This is a typical view from the entrance to Whiskey Hill at dusk in the summer. This is a low resolution picture from my iPhone.  As you can imagine, it's way better in person.  Several have commented that it is inspirational to breathe in such beauty while "taking five" from a tracking or mixing session.

Does this look like a party to you?  This is just the tip of the iceberg! If that looks like fun to you, you might want to get your head examined.  There is a whole lot of money, time, blood, sweat and yes, even some tears that have gone into making this studio go. This is not something you should try at home without a trained professional!  I sometimes have nightmares about being swallowed whole by a huge mass of instrument and microphone cables.  Luckily for you, that's been taken care of so you can just come in tune-up and away we go!

My Friend and incredible Luthier Michihiro Matsuda will occasionally stop by with his latest creation. That's a Joe Barden pickup! by the fretboard. Check out the hatch for access to the guts of this amazing instrument.  This instrument was commissioned by our close friend Michael Coulon.  Michael was an phenomenal player and just a whole lot of fun to be around. We miss you dearly Michael...

If you are an instrument enthusiast, you'll be in heaven at Whiskey Hill.  Check out this late Forties D-28.  Neck Reset and Refret by yours truly.  New period specific bridge.  Bottom-line, this axe plays like "Butta".  Even tone all over the fingerboard and great intonation.  Not something you're likely to find on an instrument with the bridge and frets it was born with!  With decades of experience and REALLY Big hammers I was able to whip this thing into shape!

How we musicians suffer for our art.  Here we have Henry from the up and coming Bluegrass Band - Windy Hill, using a lace from his Converse All-Stars to use as a mandolin strap.  Truth is sometimes stranger than fiction.  The show must go on! This was their second recording with us, with more to come. 

Stay tuned...

Unless otherwise credited, all Photos by Mike Gold