Steve Boisson

Apr 17, 2024 | acousticguitar.com | Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers |Steve Boisson |Mark Kemp |Martin Keith

The best repair techs are those whose work is invisible. If done right, a perfect repair disappears completely, leaving behind nothing but a story. Last December, the community of luthiers and vintage guitar collectors lost the brilliant and influential Frank Ford, who died after a brief illness at 79. The legacy Ford leaves behind is much greater than just the story of his work—it is also one of community, innovation, education, and friendship.