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Post by Brad Bechtel on Jun 16, 2016 19:41:58 GMT
News is out on Facebook that Don Young has passed away due to undisclosed causes. |
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Post by thebluesbear( al) on Jun 16, 2016 19:44:16 GMT
Hi All
What a year 2016 is shaping up to be , to use a flemish word amai amai ( OMG is the translation) R.I.P Don and thanks for your work
al
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Post by subtoxin on Jun 16, 2016 19:54:17 GMT
Just saw this  Great guy and a fine craftsman, he will be missed. |
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Post by snakehips on Jun 16, 2016 20:03:13 GMT
How sad !
He was a lovely guy.
I once spoke to him over the phone, long distance (from Scotland) to ask him the best way to cut into and mount a soapbar P90 pickup into my NRP Radiotone Bendaway.
He was gracious enough to spend time giving me great tips on the best way to do it, and not sound like he had better things to do, even though he probably did !!
RIP Don Young !
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2016 20:52:43 GMT
Damn... that is sad. So sorry to hear about this. RIP Don Young. Best wishes to the family and friends he leaves behind.
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Post by Ian McWee on Jun 16, 2016 21:30:32 GMT
No!!! Absolutely gutted ~ I spoke to Don a couple of times on the phone & his laid-back, friendly American 'drawl' was always welcoming - like talking to an old friend...
Thoughts go out to Don's family ~ R.I.P buddy...
Ian.
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Post by leeophonic on Jun 16, 2016 21:41:00 GMT
A recent video of Don, Keen lap player, engineer, and all round good bloke.
Respect for all that you have done.
Lee
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Post by Michael Messer on Jun 16, 2016 23:45:19 GMT
I have just got home from a concert and seen this terribly sad news!
Don Young was a great man.
R.I.P. Don,
Shine On
Michael
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2016 7:30:16 GMT
Huge loss. Thanks for everything.
Condolences and RIP
TT
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Post by pascal on Jun 17, 2016 12:16:39 GMT
After the passing of my good friend Franta Javurek from Amistar (2013): Don Young.
We lost a great one again. Our world is a little emptier and the next a little fuller.
Bon voyage Don.
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Post by orbital on Jun 17, 2016 12:46:28 GMT
Respect and condolences...
RIP Don Young.
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Post by mississippiblue on Jun 17, 2016 16:45:41 GMT
Rest In Eternal Peace Mr. Young.
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Post by Brad Bechtel on Jun 17, 2016 21:35:40 GMT
From National's website:
DON YOUNG
In Memory of Donald Young (May 8, 1953 - June 15, 2016)
The world lost a kind and generous man last night with the passing of National’s co-founder, Don Young. As a musician and resonator guitar aficionado, Don enjoyed sharing his knowledge of resonator history with friends and co-workers. He will be greatly missed by all those lucky enough to have known him. His trademark engineer’s cap symbolized his love of trains. In 2014, Don retired from National Reso-Phonic Guitars but continued his passion for musical instruments by opening Don’s String Shop in Los Osos, Ca. He is survived by his wife and three daughters. Our hearts are with them.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2016 4:37:39 GMT
Five years ago this week, Don gave my son and I a personal tour of the factory... He was a gracious and generous host. I recently was in email touch with him and he was as friendly and helpful as ever. Very sad news. Such a good man taken way too soon.
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Post by Brad Bechtel on Jun 18, 2016 15:39:33 GMT
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Great guy and a fine craftsman, he will be missed. 
