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Larry Miller's Shop Totally Destroyed by Fire

Just terrible.

LARRY MILLER'S ACCORDION SHOP DESTROYED BY FIRE

Re: Larry Miller's Shop Totally Destroyed by Fire

That is so sad... My heart goes out to Mr. Larry and all of his family

Re: Larry Miller's Shop Totally Destroyed by Fire

Wow, I've just started learning about the LA master craftsmen, and his name always comes up at the top of the list. Was literally considering calling him today.

Can you image his position? Even if the entire building and equipment and all the inventory was 100% insured, I would be so demoralized that I doubt I would try to rebuild, especially at his age :(

Re: Larry Miller's Shop Totally Destroyed by Fire

Spoke to Larry. It wasn't totally destroyed. The front section when people walk in, containing rare accordions and some of his own, including parts like reeds and displays cases are all gone. I think the back sustained less damage.

According to the fire marshal, it was a faulty electrical outlet that went bad, starting the whole fire. According to Larry, he's going to rebuild. At his age, it's quite an investment, but i'm sure his grandson and family will be helping out.

Will post updates.
WF

Re: Larry Miller's Shop Totally Destroyed by Fire

Glad to hear that they were able to salvage something. Hope that he was insured. Still a TERRIBLE situation.

Re: Larry Miller's Shop Totally Destroyed by Fire
Re: Larry Miller's Shop Totally Destroyed by Fire

I have two older Bon Tee's -- a C and a D -- and they are great instruments. Larry builds a fine accordion for sure.

Here's Danny Poullard playing the C when it belonged to my great friend Dave Mason. Wonderful accordions from a humble and gracious man.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUMww_kCyi8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhV0lu6t4L8

Dear Danny could really play...

Re: Larry Miller's Shop Totally Destroyed by Fire

I'm sorry about Larry's fire and I'm sorry we don't have Danny Poullard (thanks for the reminder Tommy).

Re: Larry Miller's Shop Totally Destroyed by Fire

The good thing about all the good Larry has done for people over the years, is it sounds like it is being returned to him in the manner of helping hands. Appears some priceless things gone, but not a total loss and no one hurt.

Re: Larry Miller's Shop Totally Destroyed by Fire

Wonder if my three Koa planks burned up. Long story, don't ask.



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