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Association of Stringed Instrument Builders of BC launches at the Vancouver International Guitar Festival

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With the generous support of Creative BC, the Vancouver International Guitar Festival will launch the Association of Stringed Instrument Builders of British Columbia (ASIB-BC) on Friday, August 10, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Vancouver’s Creekside Community Recreation Centre in the former Olympic Village. The festival will open its doors to the public August 11 and 12 at the same venue.

Online registration is required to attend the Aug.10 launch event. Builders at all levels are welcome, from novice to master luthiers, as well as specialists in stringed instrument repair and restoration, and suppliers of tone woods and parts. 

Interested in attending the Vancouver International Guitar Festival? Join guitar builders, players, collectors and aficionados for two days of live music, master classes, special events, and the opportunity to see, hear and play some of the world’s finest handmade stringed instruments. Buy your tickets now! 

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