LUTHIER

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Luthier Eric, who also plays guitar (of course!), brands his pieces as Freestyle Custom Guitars, which can be seen on his Facebook page (Freestyle Guitar on Facebook), and on Instagram at Freestyle Guitars Instagram.

As for materials used, Eric said, “I use many varied pieces of regular and easy-to-find woods like maple, alder, walnut, and birch.”

He also uses many fantastic exotic woods, like bubinga, zebrawood, and other similar tone woods for his bodies, top caps, and necks. Pretty much everything on the guitar is either made by him or by a friend who does the occasional pickguard for him. Gale etches his logo into every headstock on every guitar he makes.

Gale also hand-makes pistol grips for Model 1911-style pistols as well as others.

Gale said he does take orders, but it is best to call him and see what his build schedule looks like currently. He does have a couple of pieces at a local guitar shop in Lincolnton. Call them at (704) 240-

3499.

“They’re at Guitar Wishes,” said Gale, who suggests visiting the guys there and sitting down and playing one of his custom-made Freestyle Guitars there.

Gale said he can be reached at his email at deerkiller1911@gmail. com, or by phoning him at (704) 308-2261 and leaving a message.

“The best time to call,” he said, “is Friday through Sunday. Just leave me a message if I don’t answer right away as that usually means I’m working in my shop.”

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