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Sylvan Music Staff

Albert Markasky
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Sylvan Music's humble beginnings started with Al in a small shop in downtown Santa Cruz. Since then, he has built over 20 acoustic guitars and repaired & restored thousands of instruments. Come on in and he'll give you a Buckeye hello.
Mike Sparber
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Mike is a lover & admirer of all stringed instruments, especially the old ones.  When he's not busy greasing the wheels of Sylvan, he is usually playing with his daughter or seeing some great music.
David Robin
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David Robin got his start in 1960's Chicago rock n' roll scene and has built up an impressive, lengthy musical resume in the years since. After all these years, his love of the guitar is as strong as ever.
Aidan Collins-Smith
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Don't adjust your screens, Aidan is left-handed! He plays bass in several local bands including the legendary Coffis Brothers Band.

Patrick Ray
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Patrick has been tinkering with guitars for years, holding a special place in his heart for vintage offsets. When he's not doing repairs here he builds amazing pickups under the name EP Custom Pickups!
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Get our DVDs and learn how to set up your own guitar!
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Sylvan's Own
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Sylvan Music - 831-427-1917
1521 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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