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Nick Plesz (Owner\/Luthier)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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Nick’s career as a luthier began at Landau Guitar Company, where he had the privilege to learn from and work with one of the finest luthiers in the nation, Craig Landau. For the past two decades, he has been building, restoring, and repairing guitars. His eye for detail and fine craftsmanship led him to excel as a luthier and rapidly gain the respect of customers. An avid musician, Nick enjoys playing his own custom built guitars live with his band, Ultralush.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Stacey Leazer (musician\/Tech)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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A veteran of Charlotte’s music scene for 30+ years, Stacey Leazer has been with us for 12.\u00a0 He specializes in bass guitars and electronics, bringing a trained musician’s ear to every detail.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Austin Hughes (Restoration Specialist\/Tech)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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Austin is a graduate of the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery with five years of experience guitar repair and setup.\u00a0 He brings solid craftsmanship and attention to detail to every instrument he works on.<\/p>\n

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