 Having always been interested in string instruments, François Charle discovered the guitar in the 1960s and it soon became his favorite. As his enthusiasm grew, it followed that he began to specialize in their restoration.
A great lover and connoisseur of American instruments in particular, such as Martin, Gibson and National, he rapidly gained a reputation as a specialist and was eventually accepted to la Compagnie Nationale des Experts in France, with a specialty in American lutherie of the 19th and 20th centuries.
François Charle has also contributed to numerous periodicals, both in France and abroad, such as Frets, Acoustic Guitar, Vintage Gallery, Guitar World, Trad Magazine, Modal, Hot Club News and Guitar Graphic, on both musical and lutherie subjects.
For several years he has been working diligently on a book tracing the history of Selmer-Maccaferri and Selmer guitars. This book is now out of print. It is a reference for all the lovers of these guitars.
Non professional photographer he just produced a book called "Reflexions" with pictures he made of the Galerie Vero-Dodat (http://www.francoischarle.com)
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