Hi David,

I'm still enjoying the Hawaiian guitars you made for me, both the koa
(#10-156) and the mahogany (#14-160). They've covered a lot of miles since
you saw them last and are well broken-in and dinged-up now. Both are
sounding great. I couldn't be happier with them.
I wanted to share with you an online review of a recent local show at
http://www.gophertunes.com/news/news.php?id=50 that includes pictures of
both guitars. The reviewer gave you a nice plug, too.
Thanks and best wishes,
Tom Gray

David, I am just dropping you a note to let you know how great your Hawaiian guitars sound. I originally became interested in Weissenborns through Ben Harper about 8 years ago. I have played or owned several Hawaiians over the last four years. My Dart Hawaiian style 1 is the best sounding Hollow bodied Hawaiian guitar that I've played. Because it is deeper than the original Weissenborns it is a much louder, deeper and sweeter guitar, than the originals that I played. Recently I played a Bear Creek Hawaiian and a Tim Scheerhorn, and although they are superb looking instruments and do sound nice, they don't compare to my Dart. I am excited because it is only 6 years old and will only get better with age. Take care and thanks for the fantastic instrument, Shane Johnson in Lansing, Michigan

Greetings Mr. Dart,

I bought one of your 9-course lutes back in about 1979, while I was a student at University of Southern California and you living in Claremont.  On Sunday I will play a concert at Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia, using your lute.  

This evening, as I was rehearsing, I thought it would be nice to contact you and let you know that after all of these years, the instrument still sounds brilliant and is in pristine condition.  It has brought great joy to me and to those who have heard it.  I have never been remotely tempted to replace it with another instrument - it has become a part of me.

I would like to be able to tell folks more about the instrument.  Do I recall correctly that it was modeled after an Italian instrument circa 1590?  It does look similar to other examples I've seen from that period and locale.  After 25 years, I thank you again for your artistry. 

Sincerely yours,

Bill Krause

Subject: style1 guitar

Hi David,
I purchased a style 1 weissenborn from you at the
end of last year, just wanted to say thankyou again for
the great quality of the instrument. Having seen the other
koa weissenborns now I can appreciate how beautifully
made mine is, I have had many many hours of enjoyment
from it!
Kind regards,
Michael Berryman