Jim Fleeting
Appearance
Jim Fleeting is an English luthier. He is best known for building the UK's first nine-string bass guitar.[1]
The Yorkshire Post has described him as "the UK's most talented and innovative young guitar-maker".[2]
Fleeting studied at the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery in Phoenix, Arizona, before establishing his workshop in Yorkshire, England.[3]
His clients include the composer and guitarist Gordon Giltrap.[4]
References
- ^ Dooks, Brian (13 December 2007). "Guitar-maker claims 'UK first' for electric nine-string bass". Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 2010-05-01.
- ^ Dooks, Brian (21 February 2008). "Guitar man frets over singing for cash award". Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 2010-05-01.
- ^ "Guitar maker's bold new move". Archive. Darlington & Stockton Times. 2006-06-19. Retrieved 2010-05-01.
- ^ Ripon Gazette, 14 December 2007[dead link]
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