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THE GRIMES BEAMER MODEL

What a way to start my time in Hawaii. The Grimes Beamer model is a twin-soundhole full-voiced instrument originally based on a guitar that Steve Grimes repaired for Hawaiian slack key legend Keola Beamer in the 1980s. 

The Beamer is an amazing thing - it has a powerful and detailed voice - this example is made from Carpathian spruce and an astonishing set of Hawaiian Koa. Look at it!

As usual when confronted with an exquisite hand made instrument intended for a rich and nuanced musical form steeped in great cultural significance I put it in DADGAD and had an irreverently lovely time. The results are below - I hope you enjoy the video!

Until next time, stay tuned

Michael

05/12/2023

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