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 Post subject: Anyone heard from Haans?
PostPosted: Fri Jun 12, 2020 9:40 pm 
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Haven't seen him arouns much lately and all the pics from the old build threads are gone. Anyone know how he's doing?


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PostPosted: Fri Jun 12, 2020 9:53 pm 
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I have wondered this too. I hope he is well.


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PostPosted: Sat Jun 13, 2020 1:11 am 
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I used to see quite a bit of Hans but regretfully have not been over to his place for over a year. He has pretty bad pulmonary disease and was on O2 last time we talked. He quit building and sold all his wood and tools a couple of years ago.

I’ll check in with him. Thanks for the reminder. He produced some real masterpieces out of a tiny basement shop.

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 13, 2020 5:50 am 
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I was lucky enough to buy his book when it was briefly available, and correspond with him a bit here on the OLF. Please pass along our wishes that he enjoy better health.


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PostPosted: Sat Jun 13, 2020 8:17 am 
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I was lucky enough to buy his book when it was briefly available, and correspond with him a bit here on the OLF. Please pass along our wishes that he enjoy better health.


Same here. Hans really helped me a lot when I was building my first mandolin, including all the measurements for thicknessing the top. I know he's been dealing with some significant medical issues, hope he's doing ok.

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 13, 2020 9:50 am 
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I've been cleaning up my work area lately and have found myself thinking of Hans quite a bit. I have both of his books on my shelves, along with a few sets of white oak that I purchased after seeing his amazing work on the forum. As his participation here declined, the community lost a valuable contributor of great talent and integrity, as well as a unique source of inspiration.

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 13, 2020 11:06 am 
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I didn't know he wrote two books. I have the Larson style build book what is the other one? mandolin?


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PostPosted: Sat Jun 13, 2020 1:36 pm 
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I heard back from Hans He is weaker but can still walk eight blocks with Oxygen. Still kickin’.
I hope to get together with him when conditions permit.

I told him there is still interest in his books.

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 13, 2020 2:47 pm 
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Terence Kennedy wrote:
I heard back from Hans He is weaker but can still walk eight blocks with Oxygen. Still kickin’.
I hope to get together with him when conditions permit.

I told him there is still interest in his books.



Thanks for contacting him and for the update!


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PostPosted: Sat Jun 13, 2020 4:51 pm 
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That's great news! You're a lucky man to be able to pay him a visit. And, yes, one of his books is about guitar building and the other covers the mandolin .

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 13, 2020 9:52 pm 
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Many of my guitars are ladder braced and I learned a lot from Haans bout that style of building.

He was very generous with his knowledge and he was very encouraging.


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PostPosted: Sat Jun 13, 2020 10:20 pm 
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Thanks for the update. Good to hear that he's hanging in there. I very much admire his work and his photography skills too.

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 14, 2020 5:13 am 
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Thanks for the update. I frequently visit his website for inspiration; his guitars are stunning. I regret not purchasing his book back when it was available.


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Terence Kennedy wrote:
I heard back from Hans He is weaker but can still walk eight blocks with Oxygen. Still kickin’.
I hope to get together with him when conditions permit.

I told him there is still interest in his books.



That’s good news! Thanks.

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 14, 2020 8:45 pm 
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I agree w many of you
When I was a REAL noob he was VERY helpful.


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Hans is a treasure in the world of lutherie, I am glad to hear he is still hanging in there!

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 18, 2020 7:52 am 
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Did not know that he Haans wrote books. What are the titles ? just wondering


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PostPosted: Thu Jun 18, 2020 5:32 pm 
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His books are Building the American Mandolin and Building the Obscure American Guitar. They are self-published workbooks with detailed step-by-step guidance. More info can be found on his website: https://www.brentrup.com

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 7:33 am 
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Will check it out. TNX george


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