
Woody Phifer’s Quest to Build the Perfect Guitar
Veteran craftsman is respected by some of the biggest names in rock and jazz, despite facing institutional barriers as one of very few black luthiers in the industry
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Subscribe NowVeteran craftsman is respected by some of the biggest names in rock and jazz, despite facing institutional barriers as one of very few black luthiers in the industry
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