The Waterfall Guitar made music for the first time this week! Built on my popular Orchestra Model plantilla, this instrument features rare Santa Maria (Cuban Mahogany) back & sides, a stellar Adirondack spruce soundboard, and Macassar ebony trim. The peghead inlay pays homage to one of my favorite pitches at Stowe Mountain Resort, a 20 foot cliff drop beneath the gondola.
Thanks to a scholarship from FOSAS, my son Charlie had another great year skiing at Stowe. As an adaptive coach at Stowe, I have seen first-hand the importance of this program to the children in our community. Adaptive skiing & riding builds self-confidence and bridges social gaps. It strengthens muscle tone, and develops balance & coordination. Best of all, it gets us outside to enjoy the natural beauty of the Green Mountains!
Paying it forward is it's own reward. I am blessed to have a wonderful family and support system, who are always there when times are tough. My hope is that the Waterfall Guitar will allow FOSAS to award more scholarships to individuals with disabilities next year.
I would like to thank Cynthia Needham, president of Friends of Stowe Adaptive Sports, and Keja MacEwan, adaptive supervisor at Stowe Mountain Resort, for their kindness and guidance this year.
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The Waterfall, March 2014
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| Orchestra Model, Adirondack Spruce soundboard, mother-of-pearl rosette, striped ebony bridge |
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| Rare high-figure Santa Maria (Cuban Mahogany) back & sides |
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| hand-carved heel detail, ebony bindings. |
