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McCormick String Instruments
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Mac builds the finest guitars; archtops to Djangos
A luthier for 35 years, Mac's guitars have displayed in museums. He builds archtops, flattops, resonator guitars, Djangos, and more. He is also a Martin and Gibson authorized
repair shop. Tomorrows heirlooms...Today.
electric guitar
David:
Yes David i'm sure that he built electric guitars. pictures would be great.
Re: Mac McCormick
Another guitar player and I were just talking about your grandfather yesterday! Mac was a great person. When my father died in 1995 he left some money for me and my brother to buy something to remember him by, I had Mac build me an acoustic. I have been playing for over 25 years and it is by far the best sounding/playing acoustic guitar I have ever played. I'll try to get you some pictures of it as well a pics of my aunts 1940ish Gibson acoustic. The top had been crushed when someone stepped in the middle of it. After Mac finished repairing it, by PIECING THE TOP BACK TOGETHER (a phenomenal feat that allowed the guitar to keep its value) I would have sworn it was a brand new guitar. I was absolutely perfect. I think we have before and after pics of it.
Mac McCormick Custom Electric Guitar
Scott,
I have a electric guitar that has a engraved neck plate that says it was built by Mac McCormick and it also has his signature in pencil on the neck. Did you ever know of him building a electric? Let me hear from you and I will send you some pics.
David
Weiss Guitar by MCCormick
Hi there
Does anyone know how to get hold of Mr Mccormick as he has a site or had but does not reply to emails and just impossible
to find out if he can build a guitar for me or not. I wanted to enquire about his 13 string guitar.
Been trying for two years now, has he closed down or not taking emails for orders anymore?
Any info will help.
Regards
Antonio
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That would be great, Thank you so much.
My Grandfather
If Anyone has any pictures of my grandfathers custom guitars, repair work, and or memorable stories, I'd like to hear from you by email. Please be sure to put RE: Mac Mccormick in the subject line or else i will consider it spam. Thank you.
McCormick Custom Guitar
Just found this site and so sorry to hear about Mac's passing. My friend Mike Carter apprenticed under Mac and he talked your grandfather into making me a guitar as a favor to him. I really lucked out. Mike and I picked out the woods (Brazilian Rosewood and German Sitka Spruce) and I designed the inlay and Mac did the magic. Its a beautiful guitar and an incredible sound. I'd be happy to send you pictures of it. I think Mac was really proud of this one. I sent it back for a simple repair one time and he kept it on display for awhile before sending it back . :) I'm just fortunate to have met such an artist and man. He definitely has left his legacy.
Johanna
"A Mac McCormick One Of A Kind!"
Hey Scott,
This is in reference to Mac McCormick, your grandfather & his work. My husband has owned a music shoppe in Auburn, AL for almost 20 years & was friends with your grandfather. He often talks about him & his unbelievable craftsmanship. He also has a couple of his custom built guitars in our private collection and showed me one yesterday that was beyond spectacular! If your interested in seeing the pictures that were recently taken or care to speak with my husband & learn more about your grandfather & his dear friendship with him please feel free to email him, (Mark McKenzie - mark@auburnguitar.com) & he can send you his cell number. The photos should be available on our website soon www.auburnguitar.com
Sincerely,
Shannon Rae McKenzie
Shannon@auburnguitar.com
Auburn Guitar Shoppe
762 East Glenn Avenue
Auburn, Alabama 36830
www.auburnguitar.com
https://www.facebook.com/auburnguitar
(334)-821-6818
Re: My Grandfather
I was fortunate enough to find one of your grandfathers fine products in a small guitar shop in Dallas. I still play it, and it still sounds great. The thing almost never needs tuning after sitting for a while. I just pick it up and play it. I can send you some photos if you like. Just let me know
Re: My Grandfather
Your grandad did a lot of repair work for me in the 13 years I was lucky enough to know him. I used to hang out at his workshop quite a lot. Not only was Mac a gifted luthier and guitar restorer, he was one of the best people I have ever met in my life.
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i will send you some pictures and the full story of my dads 1934 dobro that mac restored for me he also built a resonator for my nephew.he was a good person and i thought a lot of him.he was very talented.i just figured out that he has passed and i am sorry,he will surely be missed.when he restored my guitar we agreed on a price and a time line of a couple of months.i had only met him one time he finished my guitar in just a few weeks and called me to come get it.i went and payed about one third of the bill and he kept on telling me to go ahead and take the guitar home till i loaded it up.i paid the bill in full in just a few days and i asked him why do you trust me this much and he told me that he could talk to me a few minutes and new that i could be trusted.i sent him a lot of business after he did my guitar.i just took my wife by the shop the other day because i told her what a talented and good fellow he was.sorry to here about his passing
mac mcormick
i have a 1934 dobro that mac restored and a good story behind it and also a picture of he and i holding it.me and my wife went by the shop 2 weeks ago and did not look to be any activity what is the statis of mac he called me the dobro man from camilla georgia.hope all is well with him thanks keith kearns
Mac
I met a man in Lubbock in early '80's He repaired my '52 Gibson J45 for several years before in Omaha,ne. Could this possibly be the same "mac"? If so I Would love any e-mails on this because I fell now I've lost a great friend also. The guitar world will miss him greatly.
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: I met a man in Lubbock in early '80's He repaired my '52 Gibson J45 for me several years before in Omaha,Ne. Could this possibly be the same "mac"? If so I Would love any e-mails on this because I fell now I've lost a great friend also. The guitar world will miss him greatly.
The 'Mac' I knew also repaired other string instruments as well, in fact as I remember he was in Texas to look at one of J.Gimbels fiddles. He asked if I knew the difference between a violin and a fiddle, I said 'not really'. He said 'a violin was carried in a violin case and a fiddle was carried in a "toe-sack' He was a very good humorist.
Re: Mac
This is indeed the same Mac McCormick. He apprenticed in Nebraska then moved to San Jose then Lubbock TX and finally Columbus Georgia. I have 4 of his guitars and have to say I really miss him.
Mac's Obituary
Mac McCormick, a Columbus guitar maker beloved for his beautiful — and beautiful sounding — guitars, died Tuesday, following an extended illness.
McCormick, was was born Frances but had been called "Mac" since grade school, spent the last 40 years handcrafting the acoustic instruments, which are played by many musicians in the region. He custom-made guitars for their buyers, who would pay a pretty penny for a guitar emblazoned with McCormick's nickname.
Re: Mac's Obituary
I've just learned about Mac's death--a sad loss for the Chattahoochee Valley and the entire world of traditional music-making in America. His work as a luthier was very important to me in my work as a documenter of traditional music, and also to me and my family as a friend and as an example of making excellence a way of life. Thanks, Mac, for doing everything you did.
Fred C. Fussell
: Mac McCormick, a Columbus guitar maker beloved for his beautiful — and beautiful sounding — guitars, died Tuesday, following an extended illness.
: McCormick, was was born Frances but had been called "Mac" since grade school, spent the last 40 years handcrafting the acoustic instruments, which are played by many musicians in the region. He custom-made guitars for their buyers, who would pay a pretty penny for a guitar emblazoned with McCormick's nickname.
Roys
give me a write!
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Re: Roys
: give me a write!
Hey, Mac...hit me back with a e-mail baby!
Roy Letterly
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: give me a write!
Still Flying RC after all these years?
Yo Olde Let, Do you still fly RC planes after all these years?
DCM
Re: Still Flying RC after all these years?
: Yo Olde Let, Do you still fly RC planes after all these years?
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D. Morris! dang me...good to see you are still around. I never figured out how to get out of RC..lots of helicopters and indoor micros now all electric. Drop a line robertg212@earthlink.net would like to hear from ya.
Re: Roys
: give me a write!
Hi Dad. Saw this on a random Google search!
Stolen guitars
I don't have all of the info yet, however, someone broke into Mac's shop and stole three guitars. Two Martins and one of his own custom guitars. It is a parlor guitar with case. I will post more when I get complete descriptions from him. Indications are that, the person/persons knew what they were looking for.
Mac Mcormick
Mac Mcormick made both of my mandolins as well as Jefferson Airplane original Bassists Bob harvey bass. he is a great luthier. Pics of the insruments www.sfblue.co.uk You can ship to Mac he will take care of you!
McCormick String Instrument
1238 Midway Drive
Columbus, GA 31901
706-327-8508
Mac McCormick
I am a beginner. I recently took my Strat to Mr. McCormick to have it "setup" properly. Mac performed the work while I waited and absolutely refused any payment. That is so rare these days. He even promised to show me the correct way to string my guitar. I looked around his shop and the instruments that I saw where works of art. He is a true craftsman.
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