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Lichty and More in the News

From a glowing review in Acoustic Guitar magazine to an in-depth feature in Capital at Play, we’ve been fortunate to have some pretty great media coverage. Here you will find posts on the latest mentions in the news. Visit our Press Page to learn more.

Jun19

Cocobolo Kiku, u87, Review

BY Corrie TAGS: kīkū

Custom Cocobolo Kiku, u87, Review What has 6 strings, a barione ukulele body and sounds like a dream? A Lichty Kīkū!  When an instrument evolves past its traditional design and …

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May31

A Visit with Fretboard Journal

BY Corrie TAGS: Fretboard Journal

A Visit with Fretboard Journal Most everyone who knows us knows about Fretboard Journal, because we so highly recommend it to everyone. It is our go-to publication to get inspired …

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May12

CNBC Features Jay Lichty and Lichty Guitars

BY Corrie

More Older Entrepreneurs Finding Success Later in Life CNBC reporter Kate Rogers / May 7, 2015 Videographer Frank Nester http://www.cnbc.com/id/102654699 Feature Transcript: More older entrepreneurs finding success later in life Jay …

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Apr16

John Thomas – Encore

BY Corrie TAGS: bard guitar, Fretboard Journal, john thomas, Koa guitar

John Thomas Guitar Building Workshop Wrap-Up John Thomas shares his feedback on his acoustic guitar building adventure at Lichty Guitars … “Yes, I was rendered speechless upon opening the (cute, little) …

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Apr01

John Thomas Guitar – Strings Go On!

BY Corrie TAGS: guitar building workshop, john thomas, Koa guitar

John Thomas Guitar – Strings Go On! In just 5 1/2 days John Thomas, field editor of Fretboard Journal, built his first guitar here at Lichty Guitars. We seem to …

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