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Post subject: R.I.P. Phil Petillo
Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 3:55 pm
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Phil Petillo, a master luthier, inventor, and true Renaissance man, died August 13, 2010 of a massive heart attack. Known to the world as a luthier, engineer, musician, draftsman, and scientist, Petillo is also known as the man who sold Bruce Springsteen’s famous 1953 Fender Esquire.

Article - http://www.gear-vault.com/luthier-phil-petillo-dead-64/


Condolences to his family, friends, and fans.


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Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 8:11 am
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He was a creative guy.

Rest easy, Phil! :cry:

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