Downloading Dave Matthews’ 12 String Guitar from the Internet

Dave Matthews needs a guitar well beyond the average because it is his tool for making a living, and not a bad one at that. I too dreamed of owning a guitar that would knock a few ceiling tiles from Carnegie Hall with it's room-filling sound, but now that I am a Peace Corps volunteer in the Philippines and my weekly living allowance is equivalent to what some might spend on a Buffy the Vampire Slayer dvd box set I realize I must be more resourceful. This is the story of how I downloaded Dave Matthews' guitar from the internet. And you'd be surprised that I didn't need DSL, I did it with a crackling dial up connection and an amazing guitar maker named Jun Reputana in the province of Bohol.


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Tommy Schultz

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Tommy spent years capturing stories from around the world with his camera. He was inspired by the ocean, working with creative people, and sharing what he had learned along the way. If you're curious how / why he made the switch to being a full-time photographer, just click here.