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2011 |
The most important event of this year was our 30-year anniversary. The party took place at the renewed factory yard and over 800 visitors came to celebrate the occation with us. Not only the yard was renovated, but the factory itself has grown as well. Upturn after recession allowed us to increase production, especially of high-end guitars. An important step for future of Furch guitars was creation of an all solid model 20, based on former 40 series. The quality and price makes this model a perfect alternative for those who start with Furch brand. |
2010 |
For Frankfurt Messe 2010 we prepared official release of Silueton stage guitars besides already presented models of La Gitane (gypsy-jazz guitar) and mandolins. Nevertheless, the most eye-catching newcoming product at our booth was folding guitar Little Jane. The prototype of this František Furch built for his friend and later prepared for standard production. |
2009 |
Already during the year 2008 we started working on several important projects. First of all, we wanted to bring mandolins back in our instrument line. We redesigned the construction of our former mandolins and made them better sounding and better looking as well. The second project we focused on was the gypsy-jazz guitar. Especially for this model we kept details and construction of original gypsy guitars but also implemented our experience with acoustics to provide better resonance qualities. Working on this model was very interesting for us. We also begun working on Silueton stage guitar and special pickup system which would combine advantages of under saddle and magnetic transducer. |
2008 |
The exhibitory guitar collection for Musikmesse 2008 was focused on new details, just not new models. From the spring 2008 Furch guitars are delivered in new kinds of gig-bags and cases, which are specially designed and made exactly to measures of Furch guitars. |
2007 |
According to new informations from all world markets we decided to simplify our model policy. There were little changes done in the popular Durango line and it also expanded. We rebuilt some half-solid models from Millenium line, till now marked as 20-CM and 21-CR. They got specially designed backboard, the typical part of Durango line, and now they belong to this line as the 41-CM and 42-CR. We've also started to produce a new model 42-SF from spruce and maple as the alternative for different color designs. In the Millenium line we offered a new top-level acoustic jazz all-solid guitar A17-23-SF and to the Vintage Bluegrass line was added a new model 33-SR. We don't need to mention small corrections and modifications, the most important is that we have improved and integrated our offer what resulted in good basement for stable model policy for next years. One of our traditional domestic partners and Furchs brand-dealer, the Rondo Music company with branch stores in Trutnov and Dvůr Králové, celebrated the 15th anniversary of its establishment in June. This great celebration was accompanied by Furch guitars exhibition, bluegrass concert and small party for business partners and friends. Beautiful nature under the Krkonoše mountains, nice town Trutnov, perfect weather . . . many thanks for invitation, buddies!
At the beginning of July the Furchs garage was opened again on the "Garden" festival, which is always very pleasant and useful. But now it has also one very negative aspect - after our arrival we get to know, that our fellow and owner of the aforementioned garage, mr. Bubeník, suddenly and tragically met his fate when he deceased in spring 2007. We dedicated him one night blues jam session and we will remember him forever as a good man and an excellent friend.. Through the hollidays appeared an unexpectable opportunity how to acquire new premises situated in the historical centre of Brno, and that's why we have moved our show-room to the "Zelný trh" square. New place was adapted very quickly and transfer of the salesroom didn't evoke any problems. In autumn we didn't try to find any new models for year 2008, because the model policy changes, realized in the spring, turned out to be very perspektive and useful for many next seasons. It gave us more time to extend offer in the way of guitar-tunning and individual accessories for some models. This idea isn't new, but to it's realization helped much end of year 2007, because we found a producer of one very important machine - laser "cutter" (or "carver") controlled by computer. Now is possible to make many kinds of decorative ornaments from different materials and to answer to all markets needs, but the preciseness and the quickness of the laser machine certainly helps in the main manufacture. We also hope that we will be able to start producing of special limited edition every year. In year 2007 we produced guitar with serial number 30 000! |
2006 |
The German market, in past time so dominant, hasn't executed the optimistic autumn prognosis about the working cooperation process and the market crisis is still unsolved in year 2006. On the other hand the situation in Great Britain, the USA and Canada is suprisingly much more better than we expected. Team of Tech Music Marketing company deserves the main thanks because they have promoted our guitars very properly. We've started a closer cooperation by creating the "Stonebridge®" project : how to introduce product from the Central Europe to all american and canadian customers and show that they can trust its quality and sound purity. The first promo activity was the Stonebridge exposition on the NAMM Winter Show in Annaheim. The second important exhibition is IBMA, where we took part at the first time. Another very important presentation of Furchs guitars took place on well-known musicians meeting named Musikmesse, where everyone was able to check also the first samples from our new and exclusive guitar collection dedicated to the anniversary of the 25th year of existence the Furch brand. Another new products and "surprises" weren't in progress, because Furch® has presented many news during past two years. The first priority of Y'06 is the stabilization of German market and -certainly - to upgrade our position on all markets in the way of better cooperation.
I already made a mention of the Furch brand's 25th anniversary. Prepare works began about three months before main celebration. Except all others also the whole place changed its face during this period. New buildings and parts of factory including the courtyard were repaired and all the factory was beautified as well.
The anniversary celebration ran from the last of June till the 1st of July. All distributors, business partners, suppliers, elite musicians and other important persons were invited. One part of program for forein guests was a special discussion joined with guided factory tour right in the core of factory, where the process of manufacture was demonstrated and explained. Next intresting activity was trip to Palava upland, where is a nice view of the nature around, connected with visit to the castle in Valtice and also including the moravian wine degustation. The main evening program was composed partly of guests performances and partly of concerts whereon factorys allied musicians were introduced. Breaks were filled by typical moravian dulcimer music band, which was really rarity for guests from foreign countries...
The beginning of summer holidays is regularly dedicated to the "Garden" festival and also in this year Furch® took part again, of course. This traditional "Furch Garage" is the only single, exclusive company's exhibition and selling action in Czech Republic. The autumn activities are in token of prepairing works for new year. The development of special limited serie for year 2007 is just running and now we've focused on improvement of our model policy due to new informations and indications brought by the model offensive in past 2 - 3 years, which have to be used in practice. Very important new: miss Mag, our external assistaint, translator and interpreter (also certificated cheese-chopper) is married since October 28th., 2006 |
2005 |
Beginning of 2005 was, as always, completely about preparing for the Musikmesse fair. What was new for this time, was introducing of a new line called DURANGO. Till these days, the name Durango was used just for only one model, which was made as a second guitar for traveling and for use in rough conditions. But from introducing on market, DURANGO became a massive hit for it's non-tradicional and thundering sound. Because of this, the decision was to build a comlette line on DURANGO basics. The DURANGO colletion for Musimesse 2005 was preparing under new code name and was completted with new models. One of the new Durangos was made with rosewood body and optionally with coloured top. Also new Jazz guitar was included into the Durango range same as long time awaited come back of Furch's acustic bass guitar. Except this, so many tings happened. For example building adjustments on factory area, this time on the nearby wing, where the reconstruction for offices began. We went for the 3-day bussines trip to Danmark in the middle of February. There we introduced the slaes-staff into the guitar range and we teached them to understand the Furch's-construction.
Before Musikmesse,one important thing happened. We received message from Germany, that in ProArte company are some problems and Mr. Toni Grotz, director, one of the owners and also steelstring guitar specialist, is quiting the company. This fact, stand alone, is not looking is quite important, but the law and property compositions, all of this can affect the stability of ProArte and also cause serious problems in export for Furch and Standfort guitars on the German market. Musikmesse fair was quite nervuos what touchs the german market. But except this it was quite succesfull meeting with positive ending. The traditional meeting with the Scandinavien 'expedition' happened too and was like always, interesting, funny and also important for bussines. A lot of responses came, as ussual, after some time from end of the fair. We searched new bussines contacts with Italy. Not for the first time, but this time we hope it will be for longer perspective. On the basics from our earlier meetings, we strated maping the South Canada and North half of USA markets. We also have a oportunity to co-operate with one partner in UK. After Musikmesse we were able to move to our new oficces. After moving of all necessary technologies, we also moved our management team, which offices was allocated in the tiny and not very represantating place in our old building. The summer season began at the festival "Garden" In the end of August, we finaly find a succesful model for german market. In fact a model for separated functioning export for Furch and Stanford guitars. Only the future will show how we will work there, but we expect the return to past selling-No. will be slow. During the time from March to August the selling calm down so badly in Germany, that none remembers so bad situation what touchs the german market. Actualy it is the biggest decline in our time working in there. Succes on Italian, USA and UK markets is our priority for the autumn 2005 and the year 2006. Existing line 26 will be replaced in 2006. We also planig to introduce our limited edition guitar serie in 2006 too. The year 2006 should be the year of introducing the first and thematical limited serie for 25th anniversary of Furch guitars. |
2004 |
The reconstruction of the "new bulding" has carried on at the start of 2004.At the same time we of course planed our space out, the machinery, equipment, tools etc. was needed and some new employees,too. I must say everyone was looking forward to start in new space because all comfort is much more higher there. At february 17. was produced the guitar with the production Nr. 18000 – it was D20-CM Of course the production has carried on and as ussually we were finishing our news to be ready for Frankfurt Musikmesse. Than we definitelly decided to show up a new colection "vintage-bluegrass"(for now we have only two lines)and to introduse new prototypes with nylon strings.There were ready 3models- 2classical quitars educed from the standart 20-CM or 26-CJ and 1 hybrid model educed from F23-CR. The firm reassumes the ex-work experience where were a small offer of quitars with nylon strings educed from our normal models.In Durango line there were offered variants with "cutaway" and 12 strings.The Frankfurt messe was a bit late this year (to compare with the past)at the end of March.Our stand was at the same place as the other last 2 years. And it was showen in the same way. It brothe some good fixing or our contracts-since last year the trade was encriese in Ireland and Scandinavia.
During the fair-time we started the moving to the new space. We managed not to stop the production. After moving of all technologie-centres to a new space we made another moving-in our ex-bulding. The technologie and the vorking points that stayed in the "old factory" we moved and reorganised so they can be used more effectively and comfortabely. It looks perfectly. If we manage to do another steps-to join the whole area in one, to rebuild one building to a social part and a wooden multi-store and the other one to a office and representative meeting rooms, then the firm will have a wonderfull area. In May we infolded some new employees to complete our team and since June we started to increase the capacity. In the beginning of July the traditional exposition of Furch guitars during the music festival named "Garden" (realized in small town Namest) came true. Because of fact that there is no representative music trade fair organized in Czech Republic, company made the decision and starts presenting their products on this festival few years ago. This fair is one of the most favourited by the visitors and also most probably the Czech biggest open air festival of country, folk, tramp songs and related styles. Our attendance on this fair in earlier years was closer to sales and the guitar collection was not consistent. In the year 2004 at the first time our expo-collection for Garden was taken from Frankfurt. That means that the collection was complete and fully representative. It is delightfull, that the 'Furch's garage' is the well known place in Namest and has it's permanent visitors. It is one of the few places in Czechia, where you can practically test the complette sample collection of the Furch's instruments, which also contains the top class, and jam till you die.
In autumn we went for bussines trip to North Ireland(Ulster). Theres no other word for their conutry, architecture and everything, what we saw there, than the word FANTASTIC.
2003 |
At the beginning of the year we are preparing for the introduction of new products – as usual – at the musical instruments trade fair in Frankfurt. Our first hot new product is a simplified model listed as DD20-CM "Durango". Our aim is to offer a Furch guitar with a price tag around 8.000,- Kč on the czech market and give foreign competition a counterattack towards their discount models. This is especially true for the german market. Hit by a depression and pessimism it was recently flooded by the whole range of modified and simplified models with the aim to keep up the sales at any cost. Furch cannot ignore this trend and must react. Durango is a model from the category "traveller", a guitar suited for the owners of higher class instruments who need a second one for the purpose of travelling or other activities in which case the original more valuable instrument would be threatened by a damage. Another new product – a pack of new products in fact – is a complete collection of mandolins. Mandolins have not been manufactured by Furch for more than 2 years. Since spring 2003 they are back in the production and are made in 3 versions (A, F a D) and 3 quality lines. As an added bonus a 6-string mandolin with a guitar tuning is also available. This one is useful for the guitar players who occasionaly need a typical mandolin sound in particular parts of their songs or sequences. Third new product is an arch top jazz guitar which also disappeared from the Furch catalogue nearly 2 years ago. So far only the basic model is being introduced but it will be supplemented with another 1 or 2 models in the future. Arch top guitar will enrich a Stanford line as well of course. Very promising new product seems to be an attractive maple version of "23" line models. At the trade fair this was introduced as a "blonde". Other coloured versions as "amber", "vintage violin" or "old brown burst" are also on offer. In case of sufficient demand other attractive colours are possible for this model. Trade fair has brought us new promising contacts in Japan and Ireland. At the beginning of summer a new development has started on a first model from the independent branch of a Furch label aimed at the "vintage - bluegrass". This small collection of models should offer to the customer guitars in a style of old, used instruments with patina. Fashion of "vintage" is clearly felt recently and the instruments of this type are very beautiful and "trendy". This new product will not be included in the current collection but will have its own label. Only the future will tell if this sprout will live and proliferate or die. Similar enlargement of the collection is prepared for the label Stanford but this may be available later. Parallel to this, other prototypes of the new products are being tested. – an idea of a small child guitar a prototype of which exists for nearly 2 years has been resurrected and introduced in Frankfurt 2002 under a name "Little Jane". Last but not least this new product is in fact a comeback – a classical guitar with nylon strings. In the second part of 2OO3 we realised our biggest change in our firm existence.We managed to buy another bulding from the orgin area MILL. and we started the reconstuction for our production needs.The bulding where the firm was, and still is, that is a part of one wholle area of the mill witch was built in the 15th century. After tha world war II and mainly during era of communism the mill was set aside and the area was used in a different way. Each bulding were exploited by different users and the wholle area lost its round off and estetic price.
The FURCH firm exploited the front part (former living part) for the manufactories since 1992. Next mills bulding will be left as they are. Finally in fall 2003 the firm was ablle to buy a 4-floors bulding in a back part.Until December we managed to finish the reconstuction of the first floor(the ground floor) so we could celebrate the New Year's Eve there. |
2002 |
Apart from trying to meet the full production another unexpected problem arose. Czech currency was getting stronger each day. We had to explain that it is impossible for us to calculate prices according an Euro zone key quite simply because our currency hasn't got a fixed exchange rate to Euro. Solution was a compromise. Wondering what is going to happen to our production costs and prices when we join EC and how the customers will react. Frankfurt trade fair has moved to a new hall. Luckily organizers kept the acoustic instruments from the loud expositions and so the customers could choose their instruments in peace. Furch presented new model "23" aimed to be a future bestseller. Unfortunately we are again on the lookout for a responsible distributor in Italy and France. Strangely enough several years in a row we've been having many interested parties; initial negotiations made, models for testing provided and it always finished in a dead point. Not unlike the last year we are slightly skeptical...why cannot these two contries follow the example of Germany and Scandinavia is a mystery! We have made a contract with a producer of Elixir strings and from April onwards Furch will be a distributor of this brand in the Czech Republic. Production is increasing step by step and by the end of midseason should double the one in 2001. A considerable cutdown in the production schedule has already been felt in the recent time. During summer 2002 we managed to check the possibilities of a new technology and since the second half of the year we have stabilized our production at 11 pcs./day. In comparison to a previous period it means a real growth of cca. 90% (!!!). Our firm thus managed to offset the delay from the past days and reduce delivery terms. Gone is the once common 1/2yearly waiting period. Unfortunately in spite of the original expectation distribution of Elixir strings failed. Our firm of course keeps using these strings for the production but as far as the distribution on the czech market the current status quo is maintained. Still 2002 has become a kind of a breakthrough. Our firm has "cleaned its desk", has reached increased quality, shortening of delivery terms, a product design was unified... Just before Christmas firm had another reason to celebrate - a guitar model OM21-CR with production number 15000 left the premises to find its home in faraway Sweden. |
2001 |
New square bracing construction was tested and is getting ready for the market. World premiere of this construction called "Furch square bracing - revolution" took place without any media attention in the Anaheim trade fair in January 2001. And yet it is only a few miles to Hollywood! Company paid its novice toll because the placement of Furch exposition was unsuitable. Trip to USA was in many respects very inspiring amongst others by the fact that we could visit Bob Taylor company in San Diego. We were slightly nervous from high expectations....we saw beautiful high-tech workshops, storage rooms, lots of space...a joy to behold. But we were leaving with a good spirit of knowing that we can also make good guitars. Just a shame when thinking where we could have been if it wasn't for the bloody February 1948! Frankfurt trade fair organizers separated for the first time this year acoustic guitars from other instruments and created a so called Acoustic village. This, as it turned out, was a very good idea. The atmosphere was more intimate with noise level much reduced and thus more pleasant for the customers and the business partners than the main halls 8 and 9. We have managed to make new contacts of which the most promising is a new partner in Italy, Greece and France. We continue to cooperate with existing clients and expect to accelerate sales in Scandinavia as the Swedish partner extends his service to Denmark, Finland and Norway. Activities in the last two seasons were to be vital and radical. Inspiration from the trip to USA coupled with growing demands from the customers in Europe lead to a complete technology remake. History is full of ebb and flow. Changes should have been vital and radical many times before. It was different this time. Changing guitar construction. Modernizing technology. Increasing efficiency. Time sequencing of the workplace. Saving on space. These were the priorities. Massive preparation was quite unexpected and took the whole summer. First stage production halted and the reconstruction started. After three weeks the finishing line has stopped as well so far working with stocked material. In a month the whole production technology was turned upside down. Specialized workplaces were created with the aim to increase effectivity. Many new machines and technology were added. The building inside was never the same anymore. Period of testing was to follow shortly. No need to rush anything...another testing, recording and calculations. By the end of the year the primary phase is finished. Next year the full production will be counted on. Due to an extensive technical and technological changes "square bracing" technology has been postponed indefinitely and the construction returned to more traditional "x-bracing" though slightly modified. "Square bracing" technology thus remains in a prototype stage and later it will be decided of its future. |
2000 |
Based on the experience of 1999 the company made the Millennium collection its first priority. Based on customer feedback - both from the field and from our shop in Brno we decided to provide a sales and merchandising support for our retail customers. Display and merchandising also took prominent place in the company's priorities and merchandising panels were created for a small number of secreted customers. This gave the opportunity to show the entire Furch production, including the top range products. This support is being extended to six customers - 2 in Prague and 1 each in Ostrava, Ceske Budejovice, Hradec Kralove and Dvur Kralove. Time will show if and how to extend this merchandising support. One should add that guitars Furch and Stanford are available across the whole of the Czech republic, in addition to this selected number of special customers. From an international point of view, the most important event was the Musikmesse in Frankfurt, Germany. Our own stand contained the most extensive display to date and also included frequent live performances from Teagrass - a top Czech group. Based on the feedback of our business partners from abroad, the exhibition was successful and we gained several new customers as well as continuing our existing business relationships. The hot news of summer 2000 is a new design of the top desk of our guitars and currently we are testing prototypes. Guitars with brand new square bracing top are being tested in summer/autumn 2000. In some cases the players don't know what's new about their guitar. The purpose of this was to get the most convincing judgement unbiased by the players attitude towards the new construction. Technology testing is under way. Cooperation with the domestic and foreign dealers is limited by one single factor a capacity of production. Company is urgently seeking better and bigger production rooms. Unfortunately all of the possible options are beyond the scope of F.M.I. Meanwhile rather unexpected boom of sales on the German market took place. It was the new Stanford F1Stage. This model was to satisfy an increasing demand for the general purpose stage guitar with reduced body. It has to be said that this type of model was in the company's catalog in 1994(!) when the model DX.62 was introduced. Well...one cannot be a prophet. In October company started some negotiations with Fishman Transducers about the exclusive representation for the Czech Republic. These were successful and since November F.M.I. is an official dealer for the Fishman products. Storage and distribution is based in Brno - city icluding the product manager office. Our company decided to start the new millenium in style: by entering the unknown territory. It was decided to exhibit for the first time in the trade fair NAMM in Anaheim near L.A. California. |
1999 |
By the end of January a new and complete guitar serie of 2nd generation - Millenium was introduced. Change of design of the newest generation of guitars brought a significant shift in the quality of sound and the durability of structure design, too. People present at the promotion proved that fact unanimously. Simultaneously, the new line of Stanford guitars designated to be exported only was introduced onto Czech market. As an exhibition joint venture with the strongest foreign partner both product lines in full were introduced at Frankfurt fair by the beginning of March. There has been a very favorable response to new models. We at Furch Musical Instruments fully trust our products and craftsmanship. And we've got really weighty arguments for that to say. That is more than 9, 000 guitars played by musicians in the Czech Republic, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, France, USA, Slovakia, Denmark, Norway, Taiwan, Slovenia, Lithuania and God only knows where else. The first half of 1999 was in the shadow of a reduced demand both in the domestic and export markets. We needed to look to our own internal resources in order to find new customers. This led to an appointment of a salesman who made direct sales calls in all the regions of the Czech republic. Thus we managed to keep our production facility running and sell complete production with no delays. Additionally, steps were taken to further improve the production technology and efficiency. During autumn, F.M.I. took part in a Musical Trade Fair in Prague with a resulting increase in sales and also in some very interesting market feedback. Nevertheless we came to an inevitable conclusion that the Millennium collection for 1999 did not satisfy the demands of the marketplace and the rest of 1999 was spent on a total redesign of the Millennium 2000 collection, which was subsequently presented to the key customers at the end of the year. Additionally, it was recognised that the display of the products plays an ever increasing role in the sales policy and in a location which is more accessible than the factory in Velke Nemcice. In November 1999 a new dedicated showroom was opened in the centre of Brno, giving a complete selection of the Furch current production. At any given time more than 100 guitars are available for sale, together with specialist advice given by experienced staff. A repair service, sales of accessories and credit facilities are also offered. An additional bonus - towards the end of the year - was a new contact with a business partner in Great Britain which together with the new designs and a new showroom were seen as the positive contributions of 1999. |
1998 |
Again, the strategy had its say. The company participated at the Frankfurt music fair again. And again, the success came out. Cooperation with a strong Swedish partner seemed to be very promising. STANFORD guitars that replaced original Furch instruments sold in Germany marked a really solid start in a short time. At the turn of spring and summer, Furch Musical Instruments were trying to revitalize dying business in Italy. That's why company exhibited at the fair in Rimini. Reaching the top limit of possibilities, the production boosted up to fifty guitars a week. However, the financial situation improved rather slowly. That was the reason why there was a need to employ hard economic measures. At the same time, a decision to build company existence on the new basis emerged. Final touching up on a completely new line of guitars (already under way) was accelerated and a new prototype was introduced at the Czech fair Muzika Praha. Presentation of new line of products bearing the name "Millenium" was planned for the beginning of 1999. |
1997 |
On account of above mentioned economical factors Furch Musical Instruments is canceling participation at the Frankfurt and Praha music fairs and exhibits later in autumn fair in Wroclaw, Poland. The guitar line was to stay with no changes. There was a steep fall of demand for "roundback", once hot item. Beside the Czech market, the great and steady demand was also in Netherlands, Switzerland and especially in Poland. Some stagnation showed up in Germany. That was obviously connected with the market strategy of local representative not the product itself. On the contrary, a new partner entered scene in Austria. The company was working on the parallel line of guitars of different character and more conservative design. Some finishing touches were put to it gradually. A new German partner introduced new product line onto the German market. That product line was sold under the name of "Stanford". Forced by coming crisis the company began to solve its economic problems intensively. Strict terms of payment were to be introduced shortly. In the course of year the production was equipped with new technologies, new employees were hired - there were 25 of them by the end of March 1997 - the production capacity was about 40 guitars a week. By the end of the year that was brought up to more than 50 instruments a week. Furch Musical Instruments extended instrument guaranty from one to two years. |
1996 |
The season started with own exposition at Frankfurt's fair. The company was well received by broad public. We introduced samples from entire line of products including few really "hot" items to prove that "we can make it tick". Cooperation with French, Italian and Polish partners followed right away. Furch guitars received very good welcome in Germany - They ended up with very good rating. The top of the line model D.63 LUX tested by Fachblatt music magazine was called "the wolf in sheep's clothing". The best was to come yet - Furch guitars have just literally invaded Poland. To support such a wonderful start, company participated at the national fair in Wroclaw. Production came up to 30 guitars a week. There was emerging so far unknown specific Czech phenomenon of that time - many customers ceased to pay their invoices or just paid very late. In short time, pending claims and debts accounted to the sum of a few million Czech crowns. Not only external pressure, also some internal problems add up to the seriousness of that situation. Regardless that the company continued to improve its products to be received home and abroad as those of very good quality and fully competitive. |
1995 |
F.M.I. altogether with the importer introduced complete line of wooden acoustic guitars including commercially successful LUX modifications. The position onto local market as well as the one at the Muzika Praha fair was proved to be steady. Exportation to Holland and Switzerland started. Production reached 25 guitars a week. A new technology and higher quality had its say. The problem of preliminary material preparation, quality of varnish and neck design was solved. Unfortunately, not enough of attention was paid to the company economy. Due to the fact that customers still had to wait 1/2 year to get their instruments - that was considered to be the main trouble - the main problem seemed to be the production capacity. Company started to use a new, very successful logo. |
1994 |
In spring, Furch Musical Instruments company together with its German partner hit the exhibition at Frankfurt's fairground. For the first time were presented three categories of solid wooden guitars and acoustic bass guitars as well as traditional "roundbacks". In that time there were 15 employees producing about twenty guitars a week. The demand was much higher than the production was. That's why the owner highlighted the importance of production volume. Furch guitars were sold out 1/2 a year prior to their actual production. Despite of such a long delivery term they still were in higher demand. The main prove was the feedback of the exposition at the Czech Musical Instruments fair in Praha. Trademark Furch has became rather steady name on the Czech market. Sole strategic reasons were those to drive along the road to foreign markets. The reason was to lower economic dependency on local - until then steady - market where only smaller businesses encountered the fact of life that everything is not that all right the way it seemed to be like. |
1993 |
In 1993 the company already employed twelve people and its weekly production came to ten guitars. Need for space was even bigger thus resulting in renting of an old mill building. The company moved after rebuilding and modification of the interior. Musical instruments began to be delivered all over the Czech Republic and demand grew higher than was the production capacity. Furch Musical Instruments were presented at international fair in Frankfurt am Main in Germany for the first time but as the part of exposition of some supplier. Decision to switch towards development of further new guitar models to be built entirely of wood was about to be made. That was due to the fact of momentarily shortsightedness to be focused at the "roundbacks" only. Prototypes were ready right in the beginning of summer. At the same time we began the cooperation with our German partner and our company launched small series of products to be sold on such a key market. Details were finalized while stepping onto the new market requiring higher quality standards. |
1987-1993 |
Fortunately the years 1986-1987 brought a light loosening of steel communist fist. Even the Czech harsh communist gerontocracy couldn't ignore Mr. Gorbachov's "perestroyka" forever. The mentioned loosening of regime brought on certain development of minority of music genres that could finally hit the stage. That was the turning point. Result was soon to come - market for Furch guitars started to grow steadily. By the end of 1988 and beginning of 1989, there was some relax in the air of private business. That resulted in relaxing manners for Mr. Furch's workshop, too. After the "velvet revolution" in November 1989 all walls were torn down and the beginning of 1990 meant the official foundation or if you wish, registration of FURCH MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS company There were first two employees and the instruments reached official market network for the first time in company history. Hungry market eagerly swallowed tide of imported multi-production guitars of no good quality, not to mention their zero value. Furch guitars were real top-notch instruments at that time and company production couldn't satisfy demand of crowd of musicians. In the short time more new employees were hired and the company moved from the family garage into rented commercial space at former school. |
1981-1987 |
The first musical instruments signed Furch were created in 1981. At that time Frantisek Furch then a banjo player - who is the owner of present company - played for several years with various country and blue-grass bands. After he returned back from the military service the band line-up got steady, so they step ahead towards the quality of their music. Any future development of promising group of young musicians had unfortunately encountered a phenomenon, better to say a real, nowadays rather strange and banal looking problem that was - a quality of musical instruments then. Well, there is a certain need to realize one important thing. The scenario was placed in the time of deep socialist culture under the tough Czechoslovak communist regime that was officially boasting with propaganda of lush life what in fact provided people with very reduced, let's say almost no supplies of anything needed for their everyday life. Musicians had to find an alternative to their problems with quality of musical instruments. One way was to build the wanted instrument just by yourself. And that was highly demanding solution requiring certain prerequisite - a strong, skilled craftsmanship. Frantisek Furch was the one who selected the last but definitely not the least one. First of all he built himself a banjo. All his luthier experience was based upon some TV shows, photos and a few real instruments seen "live" so far. The next to come was a very popular and demanded "roundback" - the Ovation style guitar in 80's. He trusted his own skills and it paid back soon. During the short time the "word of mouth" came 'round - somebody started to produce great sounding home-made guitars. Owing to that sort of chain-reaction promotion, Furch guitars began to be really "in" and so appraised. Beside his main profession, Mr. Furch decided to devote his skills and craftsmanship to production and improvement of his starting model. We are sorry to remind you one more time that that was a time of "deep socialism" in Czechoslovakia. Any private venture was strictly forbidden. Anyone who police accused and charged with the "not-permitted enterprise and for enriching him/herself" has got a life-long lasting sign - sort of brand like a cattle. As time passed by, a few dozens of guitars had been created in a small garage below the family house. Those instruments were mostly to reach above average and the top musicians of the Czech music scene then. |


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Who Are We?
"I have this thing where sometimes, at random times, I would think hard about myself…to find who I am…but then I realize, I don't know who I am…it's like I'm out there, I exist…but I don't really know who I am!?"
A friend, who usually reserves feelings about oneself, shared this with me. I was then asked to blog about it. Ouuuuu, a challenge!
This is how I see it.
When young and fragile, we go through a phase where we struggle to find ourselves. Eventually, we become familiar with ourselves, grow to be stronger individuals and become comfortable as well as confident in our own skin.
I believe we all hold our own philosophy – even if we don't know it. We acquire our philosophy through; the way we were raised, our surroundings and experiences, our own values, our personal fears and our past achievements or mistakes. This philosophy defines the way we live and why we do the things we do.
We just have to pay attention in order to unearth it. We can do so easily by listening to the choices we make – noting the way we think, feel and react to everyday situations. There are motives behind these choices derived from our philosophy.
Sometimes, we tend to overly identify ourselves with our history and what made us who we are today. This mindset narrows what's ahead of us. When we rigidly define who we are, we limit ourselves and leave no room for development.
This stops us from realizing that tapping into our philosophy and understanding the reasons of what made us who we are today should actually grant us power.
Since we're never really one thing or another – we are continually adapting, growing and morphing – that power can help us manipulate our own evolution. We can change our unwanted habits, refine the existing or introduce new ones.
Moral of the story: We all have a philosophy and should tap into it. Instead of a static snapshot, our identity should be viewed as a continuous process. We shouldn't limit ourselves and rigidly define who we are: we might firmly believe one thing today but, reality is, a certain experience tomorrow might present us with new insights altering our previous values. We should remain flexible, leaving room for growth. We can be whoever we want to be! We just have to envision what we want and start making the necessary choices to transform ourselves.


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Food, Friendship and Fabulous Fun Cooking Club is a hybrid of a book club, a dinner party, and friends night out! We are a group of women in the Triangle area who like to cook, want to experiment with new recipes, and like sharing our food with other friends! For one event each month (second Monday of each month) we will select one cooking magazine (Cooking Light, Food and Wine, etc.), cookbook, recipe website or theme. Each member attending that meetup will sign up to make one dish from the se …
Hi, I am Lainie, the founder of the Charlotte Cooking Chicks. I created this group for women to cook, enjoy wine and get together. I founded and ran a similar group in Virginia called The Roanoke Cooking Chicks - I just moved to the area in January and I'm excited to start a similar group here. We have themed events at different members' homes and we'll all bring dishes or wines to fit the theme. It doesn't have to be fancy, and you don't have to be a great cook to join. The group can evolve as …
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I love cooking food from all over the world, trying new spices, exploring new restaurants and discovering great wines in the company of wonderful people. This group does informal cooking classes, dinner parties, recipes, dining out, wine tastings, culinary tours, and the list goes on and on….. A Bon Vivant is a person having cultivated, refined, and sociable tastes especially with respect to food and drink. Our group takes the snobbery out of being a Bon Vivant and injects tons of fun! Whether i …
For Raleigh area residents who enjoy cooking as well as exploring new restaurants and old favorites!
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Do you have some great family recipes, or maybe some recipes of your own? Do you like to cook new dishes? Maybe you're just starting to explore the unknowns of your kitchen. Either way, you've come to the right place. This meet up is for anyone who enjoys being in the kitchen, or would like to branch out of your cuisine comfort zone while making some new friends. I started this group because I have some great Italian recipes that have been passed down the generations of my family that I'd l …
This group is for people that have an interest in things outside like cooking camping, wildflowers , birds and fun!! okay cooking.
This group is for anyone who loves all things food! Cooking it, eating it, shopping for it, drinking coffee or wine and talking about it. When we can't eat we can have meet ups to make crafts, go for hikes or walks, park trips or take fun classes to learn new skills. Our social events will vary to accommodate schedules and we'll have small and large group outings and potlucks to get together where family members will be welcome.
I'm vegetarian. You're vegetarian. Let's hang out, have potlucks, share recipes, and maybe even plan a vegetarian festival in the fine city of Roanoke, VA. This is a group for compassionate vegans, vegetarians, and veg-curious in the Roanoke Valley and surrounding area. All are welcome to join in the fun.
Prevent Diabetes Naturally NOW! Type 1 and 2 diabetes now affects 25.8 million people, or 8.3 percent of the U.S. population, according the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2011). 1 in 3 adults are expected to have Diabetes by 2025. We gather to exercise, exchange recipes, healthy thought/ideas and have fun.
Ready to make some simple changes for lifelong health? Whether you're just getting started on a healthy eating path or have been on the road to wellness for years, we've got something for you. Join us for book clubs, movie screenings, lectures, yoga and fitness classes, healthy cooking classes, tastings, support groups, healthy happy hours, and much more right here at your neighborhood Whole Foods Market.
Welcome Triangle diet ditchers! My guess is that you're here because you are TIRED of dieting and want some TRUTH about how to lose weight and start feeling better every single day. Am I right? I'm a health empowerment coach here in Raleigh. I work with women (and men) who want to lose 5 or more pounds to find a "healthy sexy" place so they can get off the diet roller coaster and start living a FULL life with more CONFIDENCE and ENERGY than ever! I have a solution that I think you'll be PUMPED a …
Are you a "Foodie"? This group will meet to enjoy a 5 course meal prepared by 2 Culinary Trained Chefs, Chef Michelle Strom and Chef Danny Marshall. Each course will be paired with wine. The food, the wine, the people and great conversation is what this Food Club is all about. Please feel free to bring your favorite wine to share with the group and tell us why it's your favorite. Each event will be limited to 16 people. Your spot at the table is guaranteed once your payment has been confirmed. C …
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I recently moved to Charlotte from PA and was a member of a Sushi meetup group there. I checked for a group here and there wasn't any, so after months of waiting, I decided to start one up myself. I'd like to have a fun, active group to meet up at local sushi places, in addition to hibachi, thai, etc. when there is interest. This group is for anyone who likes sushi, from the beginner (like myself) to the expert and for anyone who likes trying new sushi restaurants out, and who likes meeting ne …
This is a group created for people of Asian descent aged 20-35 to get together for affordable activities in the city such as coffee, dinner, movies, happy hours, etc. We can also have events like picnics, camping, kayaking, karaoke, happy hours, anything that members are interested in doing. Looking forward to exploring the city with everybody!
***Dr. Fuhrman's new book THE END OF DIABETES is now available*** ***nutritarian: denfintion- one who seeks foods that are high in micronutrients such as antioxidents, phytochemicals, and many other micronutrients that are both known and yet undiscovered which are found primarily in vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts and seeds.*** I'm starting this group to have others to share this journey of taking responsibility for one's own health through the work of Dr. Joel Fuhrman. His basic formula is lear …
Our mission is to support women and men entrepreneurs, business owners, and other professional women and men. Business owners to share resources, establish and strengthen relationships and to grow their businesses by networking with one another. Whether you are looking for a great opportunity, or you are an established businessperson just looking for new friends.
"Seize the Day" my friends. This group is meant to do just that! Get out and about, try new things, and meet new friends. Guys and Girls welcome, Single and Taken. We'll plan events for the homebody, the partier, the fitness fanatic, the trivia masters, food and wine lovers, and everything in between!
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This is a group for people that are wanting to lose weight, become healthier, or just feel more fit. If you have reached a plateau in your goals or want some extra support this group is your new found home of friends in your journey.
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Who are we ? Foodies Getting together, sharing experiences and most importantly... Trying out new restaurants! Our goal is to meet up at least once or twice a month and explore a new eatery. We want to really connect with everyone , get to know you and build lasting friendships. There are so many restaurants , diners & bakeries just waiting to be explored.......So lets get to it !!!!
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This is a group for working parents with kids who would be interested in meeting other parents and create play dates for the kids during the weekends. I started this group because as a working mom, I cannot participate in the activities or similar groups because they are schedule during work days. Looking forward to meeting you and your kids.
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All Great Cities have a Lifelong Learning or Community Education program and Carolina Learning Connection is Charlotte's. Our Mission: Create access to affordable and convenient lifelong learning classes or workshops that offer personal and professional enrichment where adults can grow, learn and connect with like-minded people. Please visit our website: Carolina Learning Connection for more information about us.
Custom Built Chiks is about women creating a positive path to change! Everyday women from all walks of life who have at least one thing in common. The desire to rebuild themselves. It's about exchanging sedentary with action, loneliness with friendship, secrets with accountability, negative thoughts with positive ones. One habit at a time! The writings, photos and posts are created to inspire women to put their health at the top of the list. Custom Built Chiks is a Weight Loss Inspiration Circle …
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Increasing athletic development, nutritional education, and overall mental and physical wellness! Fitness levels of all abilities let's see some progression, passion and help create a community that strives to become mentally tougher, more fit, and health conscious! No matter what level of fitness we are, let's improve! Strength, endurance, speed…becoming more athletic, getting your sexy back, and feeling incredible! Live clean and train hard!
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Moms and Tots is a playdate group for moms who have children under the age of 5 (but not limited to). We are based in Mooresville, NC. Our group mostly consists of stay at home moms who enjoy getting together with other moms and their kids to do fun activities in the Lake Norman area.
This a group for people who love food, fashion, and fun! We welcome any and everyone who loves life! If you would enjoy book discussions, brunches, makeovers, or fashion shows then this group is probably for you. Looking forward to meeting new people with similar interests.
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A group dedicated to exploring the best of gluten free living in Charlotte. Through cooking, eating, and sharing gluten free foods and recipes, the Gluten free Gourmet Uptown hopes to create a supportive community especially for those new to the GF lifestyle.
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Welcome! We are a group of people who either have had or are considering Weight Loss Surgery (WLS). Most of us are members ObesityHelp.com, however, you do not need to be a member of OH to join this meetup. We hope to provide a place where members can come to see what activities are scheduled in North Carolina. While many events occur in the Greater Raleigh Area, we also look forward to more events in other areas of NC ... from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Beach! This group is a way for peopl …
This group is a resource for anyone in and around Chapel Hill North Carolina who is interested in Parkour, barefoot running, evolutionary fitness, MovNat, paleo/traditional nutrition & cooking, martial arts (both standing and grappling), Crossfit style workouts, or all of the above! Most people come to us because they are interested in learning more about Parkour, but we try to cover a broader range of skills and topics. We run, jump, lift and throw heavy things, climb, balance, crawl, vault, f …
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The purpose of this group is for mom's in the Christiansburg VA area to socialize, share ideas, cooking classes, fun outings with and without the kids, share recipes, seasonal clothing swaps, special togs swaps (dig out those Brownie/Boy Scout uniforms, leotards, karate uniforms, too small athletic clothes); evening childcare swapping so mom and dad can have an evening out; share your talents with the groups, newsletter with career information, what's happening in the 'Burgs, discussions on chil …
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I originally purchased the Induro BHD3, but was not satisfied. It was not smooth, and was very big and bulky. I returned it for the BHL2, and it is well worth the additional $50. It is about half the size and weight, very smooth in operation, and solidly built. The only thing it lacks compared to the BHD3 is the secondary tension knob, but you can still apply preferred tension with the main knob. It also has a very nice "safety feature" for the plate. Screwing the plate release knob only opens the clamp enough to reposition the plate, but it will not come off. To take it off, you must pull the knob out and turn it.
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I wanted a well-built ball head that would safely carry the weight of a large lens. This ballhead works very smoothly and feels like a high quality piece of equipment. Everything is nicely finished and looks good. I like the plain flat black appearance - nothing shiny.
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In a bit of good news for the U.S. economy as well as for the restaurant industry in particular, a recent National Restaurant Association (NRA) study predicts the industry's demand for new workers will exceed the demands in most of the rest of the U.S. workforce markets over the next 10 years. The association's research also shows that the industry's workforce is changing, the attitudes of consumers and employees are changing, and that the workforce demographic is moving up too. In a move to help develop and retain a younger work force in the future, the restaurant industry plans to create more entry-level jobs and develop strategies for more overall career advancement opportunities. The NRA predicted the restaurant industry will be able to supply over 14 million new jobs by the year 2020.
The NRA said the young adult demographic is declining as a major proportion of the overall labor force and the restaurant industry will have to deal with the fact that the average age of the national workforce is getting older too. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, people over 55 will make up over 25% of the workforce by the year 2018. The NRA recommends restaurant owners abandon past models of employer- employee relationships and help develop new ways to interact beneficially with career-oriented staff. Although any new jobs are great for the economy, the association stressed that helping employees develop their ongoing educational goals and career paths will likely be a key component to the success of all restaurants in the future.


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TODAY IN HISTORY: June 23
Today is Saturday, June 23, the 175th day of 2012. There are 191 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On June 23, 1812, Britain, unaware that America had declared war against it five days earlier, rescinded its policy on neutral shipping, a major issue of contention between the two countries. The same day, the British frigate HMS Belvidera came under attack from the USS President and the USS Congress in the North Atlantic; the Belvidera managed to escape.
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In 1757, forces of the East India Company led by Robert Clive won the Battle of Plassey, which effectively marked the beginning of British colonial rule in India.
In 1860, a congressional resolution authorized creation of the United States Government Printing Office, which opened the following year.
In 1931, aviators Wiley Post and Harold Gatty took off from New York on a round-the-world flight that lasted eight days and 15 hours.
In 1938, the Civil Aeronautics Authority was established.
In 1947, the Senate joined the House in overriding President Harry S. Truman's veto of the Taft-Hartley Act, designed to limit the power of organized labor.
In 1956, Gamal Abdel Nasser was elected president of Egypt. Continued...
In 1961, the Antarctic Treaty, intended to ensure that the continent would be used only for peaceful purposes, came into force.
In 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson and Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin (ah-LEK'-say koh-SEE'-gihn) held the first of two meetings at Glassboro State College in New Jersey.
In 1969, Warren E. Burger was sworn in as chief justice of the United States by the man he was succeeding, Earl Warren.
In 1972, President Richard Nixon and White House chief of staff H.R. Haldeman discussed a plan to use the CIA to obstruct the FBI's Watergate investigation. (Revelation of the tape recording of this conversation sparked Nixon's resignation in 1974.)
In 1985, all 329 people aboard an Air India Boeing 747 were killed when the plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Ireland because of a bomb believed to have been planted by Sikh separatists.
In 2005, a divided U.S. Supreme Court, in Kelo v. City of New London, ruled that governments may seize property for private development projects.
Ten years ago: Rival groups of Protestants and Catholics clashed on the streets of north Belfast, Northern Ireland, following a weekend of sporadic sectarian violence. Twenty-six North Korean asylum seekers left South Korean and Canadian diplomatic compounds in Beijing bound for South Korea, ending a monthlong diplomatic standoff.
Five years ago: Searchers in Summit County, Ohio, found the body of Jessie Davis, a missing 26-year-old pregnant woman, in a park. (Bobby Cutts Jr., a former Canton police officer who was the father of Davis' unborn child, was later convicted of murder and aggravated murder and sentenced to 57 years to life in prison.)
One year ago: Republicans pulled out of debt-reduction talks led by Vice President Joe Biden, blaming Democrats for demanding tax increases as part of a deal rather than accepting more than $1 trillion in cuts to Medicare and other government programs. "Columbo" actor Peter Falk died in Beverly Hills, Calif., at age 83.
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Sgt. Daniel Lewis has a hard time putting down his 2-year-old daughter Abigail.
For the first year of her life he watched her grow through a computer screen thousands of miles away in Iraq, where he was serving his sixth tour of duty.
But the goodbyes aren't over, as Abigail, and her sisters Emily, 8, and Faith, 9, know all too well.
"My daughter yells every time I go out the door because she doesn't want me to leave," he said, pointing at Abigail. "It's gut-wrenching."
Lewis and his family were surprised Monday morning at the Sears store in Great Lakes Mall in Mentor by the Heroes at Home Wish Registry.
In the five years Sears has operated the program, the company has raised $17 million for 83,000 veterans and their families during the holiday season, said Tonja Ross, Sears store manager at the mall.
Lewis, an active sergeant in the U.S. Army, joined the military in 1997 and served in the Marine Corps until 2005. After trying out civilian life, Lewis re-enlisted in the Army, following in the footsteps of his parents.
"I was in the Marines for eight years. I got out, tried my hand in the civilian world and it just felt like something was missing," he said. "I think some people are born to do it. I didn't feel complete. I just felt like I wasn't done, especially after I got back in 2004 from Fallujah (a city in Iraq) with the Marine Corps. Kind of like unfinished business, if that makes any sense."
Lewis saw the start of Iraq and helped close out the United States' involvement in 2011. After coming back in December 2011, he said his life, and those of his family members, have been tough going at times. Continued...
"I've been unemployed. I've been homeless. It was just back and forth," he said. "If anything, it made my family stronger, but at the same time it's hard after being deployed for a year."
That's where Heroes at Home Wish Registry comes into play, Ross said.
"Customers can donate to the program in our stores or online at Sears.com," she said.
"All of our donations are divided among registered military families."
This was the first time the Mentor area store had hosted something like this, Ross said. Donations to Heroes at Home are presented to families via a Sears gift e-card.
Lewis is currently living in Maryland with other veterans looking for a new home and a job while his wife Michelle and his daughters stay with Michelle's parents in Painesville.
Lewis has three other daughters from a previous marriage who also live in Maryland.
Falling just after Veterans Day, Lewis said he was overwhelmed with the show of support Monday morning.
"One thing that I don't think the members of armed services today can ever get across is the kind of support that they get back home," he said. Continued...
"The people back home will never understand how much that means to us to have that support. When it's all said and done, you turn around and go back to work you know that, in the back of your mind, you had the support not only of your family but your community."
Because the Lewis family is looking to find a new house, Sears gave them a raft of necessary kitchen appliances, including a coffee pot, toaster, and pots and pans. In addition, the family received a $500 gift card to Sears.
The appliances will not go to waste as Daniel and Michelle Lewis are expecting their fourth child, who, they recently found out, will be a boy.
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Taj Residency is a Heritage Hotel located in the city of Lucknow. It is located at Gomti Nagar. Lucknow Airport is 60km from the property and is the nearest airport. The closest railway station is the Lucknow Railway Station, at a distance of 40km. The main bus stand is 40km from the hotel.
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Taj Residency has a total of 110 rooms and suites. These are divided into Standard Rooms, Executive Rooms, Deluxe Rooms and Executive Suites. All the rooms have a mini bar, a tea/coffee maker and a fridge. There is an in-house multicuisine restaurant and also a bar. The amenities that is on offer here are doctor on call, travel desk, car parking, laundry service, deposit locker, room service, televisions in the rooms, internet browsing facilities, currency exchange services, STD, hot water and conference hall . They have a swimming pool, gymnasium and a health club, plus ayurvedic treatment services and indoor games facilities. They provide babysitting services and pick-up and drop services too. There is a special jogging track at Taj Residency. They accept all major credit cards.
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