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Obit: luthier/inlay master Larry Sifel (May 2006)

14 May 06 - 12:16 PM (#1740540)
Subject: Obit: Larry Sifel
From: GUEST,saulgoldie

Inlay master extraordinaire and luthier:

http://somdnews.com/stories/051206/enteobi173331_32117.shtml


14 May 06 - 12:39 PM (#1740556)
Subject: RE: Obit: Larry Sifel
From: Bill D

oh, sad news indeed. Larry used to exhibit at our local festival in Glen Echo, MD. I have an inlaid belt buckle he made of a dulcimer, done in Mother-of-Pearl with the strings & frets all carefully etched in. Larry was a good, pleasant, talented guy.

Condolences to any family and friends who may read this.


14 May 06 - 12:51 PM (#1740570)
Subject: RE: Obit: Larry Sifel
From: Nancy King

I am very sad to hear this. Larry's work was absolutely beautiful, and this is a great loss.

Nancy


14 May 06 - 11:09 PM (#1740868)
Subject: RE: Obit: luthier/inlay master Larry Sifel (May 2006)
From: GUEST,Art Thieme

Very sad indeed. My condolences to the family.

Art


22 May 06 - 05:03 PM (#1745634)
Subject: RE: Obit: luthier/inlay master Larry Sifel (May 20
From: Dan Schatz

There's an absolutely beautiful remembrance written by Greg Artzner of Magpie, who plays a beautiful Sifel guitar:

http://pearlworks.com/

Dan Schatz


21 Jun 06 - 05:35 PM (#1765925)
Subject: RE: Obit: luthier/inlay master Larry Sifel (May 2006)
From: GUEST,caryl p weiss

How sad it was to hear of the passing of one of the world's greatest pearl and abalone artisans, and a great guy, too. Larry did the exquisite inlays on two guitars of mine--a 1980 Gurian (with a modified Whyte Ladie pattern), and a custom-built Ovation 12-string. His attention to detail was unparalleled, and his patience with crazy musician equalled that of Job. He will be sorely missed.
Caryl P. Weiss