DAVID DEANS
A Tirga Beag, but it’s David’s Tirga Beag...
This uniquely tailored Tirga Beag left the workshop in May 2016. An absolute pleasure to work on this with David Deans, a client I had known for 4 or 5 years. From repairs to full rebuilds on instruments that he has played since he was a kid in the 60s, we have built a friendship over the years and because of our work together I had a real insight into his requirements as a player.
Like everyone, David’s needs were unique and thus this instrument was entirely his. Everything from the super light response level to the balance of the Swiss Spruce soundboard. The fullness, depth and clarity of the DS Cocobolo body to the hand-rubbed sunburst (which I applied nervously while he was there describing his perfect vision of a burst!), to the Tulipwood 12th fret-marker made from his own father’s instrument wood collection that David had been keeping for something special.
Many thanks to you, Sir.
