Meet the Maker: Abel Garcia Lopez

2014
AL#119 p.18               
Federico Sheppard   Abel Garcia Lopez                                                                                       

▪ The town of Paracho is the center of guitar making in Mexico. As author Federico Sheppard says, they are known for making a lot of guitars, but not a lot of fine guitars. Well, here’s the guy who makes the good ones, like his father and grandfather before him. Take a close look at Abel’s workspace, tools, techniques, and family.