D.R. Auten is a Designer, Luthier, Retired Industrial Engineer. He has worked for Taylor Guitars, Gibson Guitars, as a Luthier, and Demonstrator.

 

He is currently making his own line of Fine instruments called : Auten Guitars

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D.R. Auten has shared the stage with:

Chet Atkins, Tommy Emanuel, Chuck Berry,

Jose Feliciano, 3 Dog Night, Johnny Cash,

Paul McCartney's Guitarist; Laurence Juber

Police Guitarist: Andy Summers,

and many others.

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Performances: At Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm

Calgary Stampede, State Fairs, The Troubadour, Palomino Club, France, Italy, Canada, US,

 Dalton Royal, The Sapphire Room,

Riverside Hotel, and National Radio and TV.

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