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and producer for twelve years beginning in the mid-70's. He continued playing and creating his compositions, but never published them or pursued working professionally as a guitarist until around 1989, when he began touring as a solo act. In 1992 he entered the fingerstyle competition at the
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and had become interested in electronics, not just using the equipment, but teaching himself how to build and modify it. He soon began experimenting with tone modification and
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Kirtley discography and product list at Funky Music
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Guitar (Stefan
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Guitar (Stefan
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Nine Pound Hammer: Guitar Styles of
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