cmatthes Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 I just heard the sad news that Tom Wheeler passed away. I really learned a lot from reading his articles and books as a kid, and he really brought a great and important historical perspective out on the guitar industry. I got to meet him at the Hamer shop, and he couldn't have been a more engaging, nicer guy. He had high praise for Hamer, and that meant a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaVO Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 R I P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 I read his articles from high school on up. Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 RIP, what a loss. Such a wealth of information and an master of his craft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveL Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 That’s too bad. I sat with him at lunch during the outing. Very nice guy. I have his book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biz Prof Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Outside of THE book, Tom wrote the book on electric guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt L Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 RIP. I remember reading his stuff waaay back when. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamerica Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 3 hours ago, cmatthes said: I just heard the sad news that Tom Wheeler passed away. I really learned a lot from reading his articles and books as a kid, and he really brought a great and important historical perspective out on the guitar industry. I got to meet him at the Hamer shop, and he couldn't have been a more engaging, nicer guy. He had high praise for Hamer, and that meant a lot. Chris, really nice post. Besides the Hamer Workshop Event, Tom could be found at several guitar shows with JK Lutherie autobiography his books or walking the shows. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. Hamerica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWhiteB12a Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 https://www.guitarplayer.com/players/former-gp-editor-tom-wheeler-dies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alantig Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 RIP, Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnieZ Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Heard him speak at the last or one of the last Hamer open house events. He was very knowledgeable and well spoken. Clearly loved guitar and related subjects. Bought and read one of his books on the Fender Strat, I believe and enjoyed it very much. RIP Tom! ArnieZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSII x 2 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Wow, he sure provided me with tons of info in the day, between Guitar Player and other writings. TDC, and it's no fun... RIP Tom... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockbody Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 RIP. Always a must read in GP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_S Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Very sad. Tom Wheeler was at the helm when I first discovered Guitar Player magazine in high school. I still remember the day and place clearly, when the "Ah-ha!" moment occurred and I realized that my silly guitar hobby was a serious enough pursuit to have its own magazine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murkat Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 One of the very few "Good Guys". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 16 hours ago, Biz Prof said: Outside of THE book, Tom wrote the book on electric guitar. Yes, I remember I read his book front to back and in the reverse direction several times in the past. Still have it and sometimes open it just to take a look. RIP, Tom. Gabe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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