Marc Schoenberger, a Southern California luthier and famend authority on Nationwide resonator guitars, died April 7 after a brief sickness. He was 69.

Born in 1956, Schoenberger was launched to guitar restore at age 11, when the bridge fell off of his sister’s acoustic whereas he was taking part in it with out her permission. By means of his teenagers, he fastened guitars for associates earlier than phrase of mouth led to an increasing buyer base and repairs for native retailers. In 1990, Nationwide Reso-Phonic Guitars opened a manufacturing facility in San Luis Obispo, and Schoenberger was employed to work on the manufacturing line, ultimately turning into the top of meeting. By his personal account, he constructed and/or repaired 1000’s of Nationals all through his life. He additionally constructed the extremely regarded Ukiyo ukuleles. – Ward Meeker

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