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Mandolin Maker, John Wynn

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Without luthiers — makers of mandolins, fiddles, banjos — the Ozark hills would have little music.

Ozark music heritage is, in itself, a great testament to the skill of the first hill folk. The instruments vital to the heritage were most likely crafted by local makers and the tradition continues today...
Photo detail 9/12/07, John Wynn mandolin shop. Photo credit, J. Heston. Location: Ozark, Missouri