Blazer & Henkes D-18 Coleman Mahogany/German

[tilmerjr]

I'm just now seeing this, so you might not get this comment, but I hope you do. Henry Coleman was my grandfather. The guitar which was the model for the guitar in this video belonged to him. That's why it's called a "Coleman." I sold the guitar to a collector in Germany who passed it through B&H for restoration. It was painful to let the instrument go since it had been in my family for a long time, but it was starting to deteriorate, and selling it to a reputable collector was the best way to save it. People have criticized me for just "grabbing the money, " but I can assure you, that was not the driver. Anyway, Willi Henkes is a genius and a very good man. He was so kind to me during the restoration process. I was kept in the loop the whole time the guitar was in the shop. I was even allowed to communicate with the end collector (who worked through a broker) and learn that my grandfather's guitar would be forever preserved and cared for. This replica is a beautiful tribute to Henry Coleman's old guitar. Willi's loving touch and unmatched skills have created something very special.