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He has always been
interested in guitars and guitar music, and has played guitar
for over twenty five years. When the chance of a career change became possible, Geoff enrolled on the guitar making course at the Newark & Sherwood College. This course is run by Roy Courtnall, an acclaimed guitar maker, and Geoff is grateful for his guidance and encouragement.
Geoff gained a Distinction in the Newark School of Guitar Making Diploma, and The Asset Diploma in Classical Musical Instrument Technology. During the two years whilst attending the course Geoff explored the designs and vagaries of five different strutting systems, making twelve guitars in total. For an interesting challenge, during the last two months of the course, Geoff made a lute backed Hurdy Gurdy in the Pimpard style.
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Geoff
is a qualified Mechanical Engineer being trained and working
for a good part of his career in the British Coal Industry. Latterly
he was one of the key people of the management team who ran a
manufacturing company specialising in designing and supplying
pipeline fittings on an international basis.
