Harvesting Guitars From the Bones of New York City

Rick Kelly, a guitar maker at Carmine St. Guitars, crafts custom guitars using reclaimed wood from old New York City buildings and 200-year-old trees. He describes the process of sourcing, preparing, and crafting the wood into musical instruments, emphasizing the historical significance and unique qualities of the materials. Kelly's guitars have been purchased by notable musicians such as Bob Dylan and Lou Reed. He finds joy in giving new life to old timbers, transforming them into instruments that create music.

What is the primary material Rick Kelly uses to make his guitars?

• Plastic composites

• Metal alloys

• Reclaimed lumber from old buildings

• Newly harvested wood

Which of the following is NOT a step in Rick Kelly's guitar-making process?

• Sanding the wood smooth

• Cutting the wood to shape

• Applying a synthetic finish

• Denailing the wood

What type of finish does Rick Kelly primarily use on his guitars?

• Lacquer

• Polyurethane

• Shellac

• Varnish

Which famous musician is NOT mentioned as a customer of Carmine St. Guitars?

• Bob Dylan

• Roger Waters

• Eric Clapton

• Lou Reed

What feeling does Rick Kelly describe when giving new life to old materials?

• Indifference

• Frustration

• Joy

• Confusion