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Christopher James Herbert

Denver,, Colorado

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Herbert, Christopher James Nov. 22, 1955 - May 30, 2022 Highly respected and sought after by professional and amateur musicians for his prized skills as a master luthier/guitar repairman, and by collectors as a connoisseur of vintage guitars, Chris was passionate about his craft. For 36 years,...

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Chris was my luthier and friend from 1986-1991 while I lived in the Denver area. While reading a tribute to Chris on a Luthier page I came across a story of his caring nature, and down to earth personality. The story was of Mason Williams had his guitar in for repair to Chris and when asking for the price of the repair when it was finished, Chris said 'just play me classical gas'...and at that moment a memory of Chris' face and presence of Chris in moments of generosity like this...which I...

I used to hang out at acoustic music revival even if i wasn´t buying. Often I found myself swapping stories with Bob and Chris´s out back or down stairs. I found Chris to be a man of. character with a beautiful old soul. He modified or repaired many of my prized guitars. I lost touch with him when the store closed and have and will forever miss him. I know heaven is a better place with him in it. Chris old friend you are missed! love Roger Barrett

I'm always reminded of Chris when I strum my Martin D28. The neck was broken at the head stock, and he did a flawless repair. I think about Chris when I stare at the stars and wonder about the universe. Just yesterday when I was listening to Robert Kennedy, Jr. talking about how he can reinstill the ideas that his father and uncle stood for, I thought about Chris and how he would respond? I was also listening to Tommy Malone's Fat Tuesday LP; I was thinking about Chris and the anvil story...

Chris, My Friend & Guitar Tech, the long afternoon conversations about anything and everything, will be missed. I'm forever grateful for Your Time, Talents and Friendship. My Prayers & God's Blessings.

I remember ultra king a guitar class and he was so good then. He was a kind and wonderful Fiends. He will be missed so much. God bless his family.

Thoughts and Prayers to my old friend and Basketball teammate from High School, from Mark Blackburn. Grandview, Ohio

Chris was a wonderful mand and I will miss him. Chris also took wonderful care of my guitars as well and they will also miss him. Chris was a gentle spirit, he will be sorely missed.