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FeaturesMay 22, 2016

Michael Blank and his handcrafted Zuni guitars

Michael Blank of Alto Pass, Illinois handcrafts his Zuni guitars using wood he has cut himself and antlers for knobs.

Laura Simon
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds Emerald City, one of his handcrafted Zuni guitars on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds Emerald City, one of his handcrafted Zuni guitars on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds Birdseye Diablo, one of his handcrafted Zuni guitars on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds Birdseye Diablo, one of his handcrafted Zuni guitars on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A handcrafted Zuni guitar rests in its case on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A handcrafted Zuni guitar rests in its case on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds Blue Sapphire, one of his handcrafted Zuni guitars on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds Blue Sapphire, one of his handcrafted Zuni guitars on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds Blue Sapphire, one of his handcrafted Zuni guitars on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds Blue Sapphire, one of his handcrafted Zuni guitars on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds Blue Sapphire, one of his handcrafted Zuni guitars on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds Blue Sapphire, one of his handcrafted Zuni guitars on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds Blue Sapphire, one of his handcrafted Zuni guitars on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds Blue Sapphire, one of his handcrafted Zuni guitars on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A Zuni guitar body form is seen on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A Zuni guitar body form is seen on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds Emerald City, one of his handcrafted Zuni guitars on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds Emerald City, one of his handcrafted Zuni guitars on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds Birdseye Diablo, one of his handcrafted Zuni guitars on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds Birdseye Diablo, one of his handcrafted Zuni guitars on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds cut piece of birdseye maple on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in his Alto Pass, Illinois workshop.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds cut piece of birdseye maple on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in his Alto Pass, Illinois workshop.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds Pumpkin Spice, one of his handcrafted Zuni guitars on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds Pumpkin Spice, one of his handcrafted Zuni guitars on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank, the maker of handcrafted Zuni guitars stands inside the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank, the maker of handcrafted Zuni guitars stands inside the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds Malibu Sunset, one of his handcrafted Zuni guitars on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds Malibu Sunset, one of his handcrafted Zuni guitars on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds Malibu Sunset, one of his handcrafted Zuni guitars on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds Malibu Sunset, one of his handcrafted Zuni guitars on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds Emerald City, one of his handcrafted Zuni guitars on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds Emerald City, one of his handcrafted Zuni guitars on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds one of his handcrafted Zuni guitars on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds one of his handcrafted Zuni guitars on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds one of his handcrafted Zuni guitars on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds one of his handcrafted Zuni guitars on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds one of his handcrafted Zuni guitars on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Blank holds one of his handcrafted Zuni guitars on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Root Beer Saloon in Alto Pass, Illinois.
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