Luthiers??? - - babydoll's Blog - Tehachapi News

Nov 30, 2007 at 09:11 AM : Humm, I'm...

Humm, I'm assuming you've called all the music stores up here?

Nov 30, 2007 at 09:11 AM : Give Mountain Music a...

Give Mountain Music a call at 823-9994. There are several people in town who can help and the folks there (Molly Carlson, Marie Wier, Bill Lorenz, or Debbie Hand) can help you find them.

Nov 30, 2007 at 10:11 AM : Yes, I've called...

Yes, I've called mtn. music and they referred me to someone in Bakersfield. So I guess that's the closest luthier.

Dec 1, 2007 at 05:12 AM : Steve Hepner is a...

Steve Hepner is a local Luthier. I'm not sure how to get a hold of him though. He plays and sings with "Geezers on the Loose" on a regular basis at The Apple Shed and at Guido's restaurants. He does excellent work from repairs to making beautiful guitars, mandolins, violins and the likes.

Dec 1, 2007 at 07:12 AM : Thanks peacetoyou! I...

Thanks peacetoyou! I see he is listed in the phonebook, but I don't want to just call him at home out of the blue, maybe he has an ad somewhere...

Dec 1, 2007 at 09:12 AM : Your...

Your welcome. I think that phone number may be his Father's, who recently passed away, but go ahead and give it a try. Steve is a very simple guy, so I doubt he has an ad anywhere. If you know Jon or George Hammond, you may be able to reach him through them. I know he has rented a small house on Linda Vista ranch for years and had his workshop set up there. Good Luck!

In Peace,

Annette

Dec 1, 2007 at 03:12 PM : Yah, I don't...

Yah, I don't think I should try that number. I don't know either of those people. I haven't lived here long. I pretty much don't know anyone.

Dec 1, 2007 at 03:12 PM : Just call the...

Just call the number..........say hi, hes a very nice friendly guy.

Dec 1, 2007 at 04:12 PM : Just give him a call...

Just give him a call Babydoll... butch up... don't make me come over there. lol

Dec 1, 2007 at 04:12 PM : Lol Sparks! ...

Lol Sparks! Okay ,well there are two Stephen Hepners in the phone book, one on Cherry lane and one on Country Club Drive. Any ideas which one I should call? I would hate to dial his late father's number by accident.

Dec 1, 2007 at 06:12 PM : Just call both...

Just call both numbers, if you accidently call his father's number at least the people who answer the phone will know how to get in touch with Stephen Hepners JR.. Dang it babydoll, I'm this - close to calling him myself.

Dec 2, 2007 at 12:12 AM : Cowgirl up there...

Cowgirl up there girlfriend!!!! This is Tehachapi-not LA and most everyone is friendly!!! What are they going to do if its the wrong number-- call SWAT, the Secret Service or notify the FBI? Maybe issue a warrant for your arrest? Trust me--a wrong number won't appear on your permanent record! Just kidding! They probably get these types of calls for one and other all the time. Good luck!!!

Dec 2, 2007 at 10:12 AM : Call the one on Cherry...

Call the one on Cherry Lane.... His parents lived on Country Club before they passed. I'm surprised Steve actually had a phone put in! Call him up, he is a very nice guy, tell him Annette Kirby referred you.

Dec 2, 2007 at 06:12 PM : Thanks so much...

Thanks so much everyone for your help. You have to remember, I'm not from here, I'm not used to friendliness!!! I will give him a call tomorrow! Yay!!

Dec 5, 2007 at 01:12 PM : so did you call him?

so did you call him?

Dec 5, 2007 at 02:12 PM : LOL. Yes, I called...

LOL. Yes, I called him and left a message Monday morning, but he hasn't called me back. :(