Connie Reeves: Saved By The Light
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Connie Reeves: Saved By The Light
Taff Optical Pickups founder Connie Reeves could have missed her calling. Spending her young, formative years in war-torn Chile, Connie’s adulthood was plagued by depression and alcoholism. But one dark day, a small ray of light changed her life’s direction. With the spiritual green light from a 1960’s pioneer in sound technology, Connie went on to develop this millennium’s biggest advancement in stringed instrumental amplification.
In This Episode
* A “terrifying” first concert experience and Shakedown Q&A
* What is a pickup and how it works
* What makes Taff pickups different and better for the discerning player
* How a ray of light saved her life
* Advice for women starting over and following their passion when others say they are crazy
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Credits
Guest: Connie ReevesHost and Producer: Thea WoodIntern: Nora Kapp
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