One of the greatest teachers of the art was the late Albert Hash of Whitetop in Grayson County, who influenced some well-known luthiers and fiddle makers along the Crooked Road.Henderson, a master guitar maker and award-winning picker, is known around the world for his guitars.Even Eric Clapton waited several years for one You can read all about it in the book, Claptons Guitar by Allen St.
Anderson has built more than 100 mandolins over the past 40 years. Andersons mandolins are modeled after the classic instruments made by Gibson in the 1920s. Anderson and Strickland made the hand-crafted mandolins and guitars offered as prizes in The Crooked Road Sweepstakes. Branch also learned the techniques of making fine Italian-made instruments, even double basses, from Karl Becker, a famous luthier in New York. Today he and his sons make fiddles and mandolins at Cabin Woodworks. Eller plays fiddle and guitar with the old-time band, Cleghorn. ![]() Plus exclusive offers, deals, packages and more Sign up for Virginia is for Lovers Emails now.
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