Fred Paul Hedges
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BornMarch 27, 1921
Ewing, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJune 19, 1999 (aged 78)
Durham, North Carolina, U.S.
OccupationsLuthier, guitar teacher
Yearsactive1960s–1990s
Fred Paul Hedges | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 27, 1921 Ewing, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | June 19, 1999 (aged 78) Durham, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Occupations | Luthier, guitar teacher |
| Years active | 1960s–1990s |
| Known for | Guitar building and teaching in Nashville area |
| Children | 5 |
Fred Paul Hedges (March 27, 1921—June 19, 1999) was a master guitar builder and guitar teacher from Ewing, Illinois, and based in Mount Juliet, Tennessee.[1] He started playing guitar when he was 12 years old.[2] He was a musician as a hobby and was a cabinetmaker and die maker by trade.[2] He lived in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he was a machinist and union labor leader[citation needed], before moving to Nashville, Tennessee.[3]
