I am happy to say that in 1965 i had the privilege to meet George and he gave me a tour his personal workshop . At seven years old it was like walking into the future when i walked around the back of this futuristic looking building with a wild white dome as i remember...He was the kindest man you could ever meet...He took the time to show and teach me all about his projects and selecting and curing the wood ...in the end my father and i left with a large kitchen table.and i still have it to this very day.53 years later...i am 60 now and will never forget this man....Thank you for all of the inspiration and kindness.
True thing ..i'm 60 now .I lived about ten miles from his place . My uncle lived on top of the hill that his shop was on thats how i met him we stopped in on way home from uncles house.....Dont need likes at my age and with my channel..i think my buddies humor me with a couple likes..:-) But I'm gonna figure this guitar out now in life and get used to this video stuff.....hey thanks for being honest..over n out..E
The George Nakashima workshop and grounds in Bucks County PA are now part of the National Park Service. You can visit during the weekend and the NPS gives tours.
The beauty of his life and craft allow all of us to love him in our own way. Condolences teddy. the world is lucky to have him and his work exist within it.
Nakashima often went to the Martin guitar company to use their bandsaw to cut slabs for his furniture. Years later, the company designed the George Nakashima guitar, complete with ribbon striped walnut and bow ties on the backside. They are nice to look at, and very expensive.
I have a picture of a house he built in philadelphia I swear there is a ghost in the picture.. is it him?!?? i wonder ...but what he says about spirits living in the wood wow sounds amazing
