Kim Schwartz-Luthier

Jordan Gilman

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Jul 11, 1996, 3:00:00 AM7/11/96

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Has anyone ever heard of a guitar luthier by the name of Kim Schwartz, and
if so does anyone know anything about him. I was recently told he was a
very well known luthier and that he could build me a very nice guitar.

Thank You,

jordan gilman

ajru...@gmail.com

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Sep 23, 2013, 2:14:55 PM9/23/13

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> jordan.

He's made 3 guitars for me. I currently have one. Its outstanding. Last I heard he was in Albuquerque new mexico. I highly recommend his work.

David L. Martel

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Sep 23, 2013, 7:49:06 PM9/23/13

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AJ,

Mr. Gilman posted his question 17 yrs ago. Your answer may be pointless.

Dave M.
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romanan...@gmail.com

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Jan 13, 2015, 12:41:57 PM1/13/15

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On Thursday, July 11, 1996 at 12:00:00 AM UTC-7, Jordan Gilman wrote:
> Has anyone ever heard of a guitar luthier by the name of Kim Schwartz, and
> if so does anyone know anything about him. I was recently told he was a
> very well known luthier and that he could build me a very nice guitar.
>
> Thank You,
>
> jordan gilman

I have two Kim Schwartz guitars for sale if you are interested

don hindenach

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Jan 13, 2015, 8:57:45 PM1/13/15

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you do realise that he typed that missive over 18 years ago?

oh! No. No you don't!

my bad ...

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-donh-
donh at audiosys dot com

jgo...@my-deja.com

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Jan 15, 2015, 2:24:05 PM1/15/15

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On Thursday, July 11, 1996 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-4, Jordan Gilman wrote:
> Has anyone ever heard of a guitar luthier by the name of Kim Schwartz, and
> if so does anyone know anything about him.

In addition to building custom guitars, Kim's other talents include studying and teaching yoga in Albuquerque and his alter ego activity, driving sports cars

Some quotes from Kim's students:

"I had not incarnated into my body until I met Kim"

"Kim has a prismatic way of seeing the poses"

"Kim helped me open my heart"

"I trust him as a guide on 'the path'."

gtr

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Jan 15, 2015, 6:04:21 PM1/15/15

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I might could use this guy. I think I gotta couple of chakra's that
are clogged.

Al Evans

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Jan 17, 2015, 7:01:34 AM1/17/15

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Anybody know how to get a pick out of a chakra?

--Al Evans

Tom from Texas

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Jan 17, 2015, 1:38:48 PM1/17/15

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Ye gotta shake it upside down over yer head and chant "OM"; unless it's an F-hole then yer just shit out of luck.

Tom (Yoda taught me all I know) from Texas

Tom from Texas

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Jan 17, 2015, 1:46:54 PM1/17/15

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Dave, there are luthiers who could take that long to make a guitar. Not the ones who hang around here but they do exist.

Tom (I love the luthiers around here) from Texas

mark.b...@gmail.com

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Jan 19, 2015, 4:14:37 AM1/19/15

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Does chanting "OM" work if it's a treble-O or a parlour guitar?

jimi...@gmail.com

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Nov 6, 2015, 12:38:43 PM11/6/15

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Funny stuff above, but has anyone tried a KTS archtop? Awesome - the man is a genius. I have one right here, right now (Manchester, UK). I know nothing of its history and can find nothing about the guy through Google (other than Yoga and Albuquerque). I've tried a $10,000 guitar - this one is better. Keith

beau...@aol.com

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May 27, 2016, 9:43:40 PM5/27/16

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On Friday, November 6, 2015 at 12:38:43 PM UTC-5, jimi...@gmail.com wrote:
> Funny stuff above, but has anyone tried a KTS archtop? Awesome - the man is a genius. I have one right here, right now (Manchester, UK). I know nothing of its history and can find nothing about the guy through Google (other than Yoga and Albuquerque). I've tried a $10,000 guitar - this one is better. Keith

Hi, Since 1979 I have owned about 15 Kim's guitars -- classical and archtop. I don't think that there is anybody better. I still have 1 Kim's archtop that I never play, as my heart is with Kim's classical guitars.
Alex
917-992-5383

stev...@gmail.com

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Feb 10, 2019, 1:18:33 PM2/10/19

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On Thursday, July 11, 1996 at 2:00:00 AM UTC-5, Jordan Gilman wrote:
> Has anyone ever heard of a guitar luthier by the name of Kim Schwartz, and

> if so does anyone know anything about him. I was recently told he was a
> very well known luthier and that he could build me a very nice guitar.
>
> Thank You,
>
> jordan gilman

Just stumbled upon this 23 year old post. Just to add a bit of info. I knew Kim since we were about 16. He immersed himself in repairing, building (and playing) guitars and went on to become one of the top few luthiers in Chicago. His forte became acoustic (arch top and flat top). I own an acoustic he built in 1992 (in addition to numerous other major brand acoustics). My Schwartz is still one of my 2 go-to acoustics. An amazing instrument that started out fantastic and has held up and improved over time. He is now, from what I've heard, a nationally well respected yoga instructor in the Southwest. I don't think he makes guitar any more.

davpa...@gmail.com

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Jun 12, 2019, 5:31:22 PM6/12/19

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I just visited Guitar Vista in Albuquerque NM and played a Schwartz guitar. I was told he still builds and that he is a most excellent yogi.

hub...@ccanoemail.ca

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Jun 12, 2019, 5:59:06 PM6/12/19

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Did Booboo tell you that ?
John T.

stev...@gmail.com

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Jul 30, 2019, 8:36:26 AM7/30/19

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I know this is a very old thread, but if anyone knows of a Kim Schwartz flat top for sale, I wouldn’t mind owning another one. Please contact me
Thanks