Imbody

_Imbody_, ordinarily used as a transitive verb, is here intransitive.

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The two luthiers began working together when Imbody returned to Athens, and they decided to turn their mutual appreciation for old guitars into a business. “Older instruments sound better as they age, †Imbody said. “They develop character over time, and it†™ s hard to duplicate age as sound. â€

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Imbody left to work for a lutherie in Colorado, and Coleman replaced him.

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Although these “bread and butter†repairs make up a significant part of the shop†™ s workload, Imbody and Coleman devote most of their time to custom restorations.

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Imbody and Coleman are friends with Frank McDermott, the owner of Blue Eagle Music, 40 N. Court St. Owners can drop their instruments off for simple repairs at Blue Eagle, and the luthiers take them to their shop.

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Although the economic downturn has hurt some of their friends in the guitar-building business, Imbody and Coleman said they†™ ve seen business increase in the last few months. “People who play guitars really want their stuff to work right, no matter what the economic situation, †Imbody said.

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"It's about time," Imbody said when asked about the prospect of renewed cleanup efforts.

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At their 102-year-old workshop, located about 10 miles from campus, Imbody and Coleman specialize in guitars from the †™ 50s and †™ 60s.

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A native of Marion, Ohio, Imbody grew up tinkering with guitars, building his first one after high school.

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His roommate recommended them after he got his vintage bass fixed at the shop, Slater said “Over the years, guitars get abused, modified and taken on the road, †Imbody said. “But now that (vintage guitars have) soared in value, people want them restored. â€

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