After obtaining his PhD in photochemistry from Manchester University in 1978, Brian Garston embarked on a thirty-five year career with Procter and Gamble and worked in the UK, Turkey, and Belgium. Following his retirement in 2012, he has focused on his passion for guitars and guitar making. He is currently a member of the Board of the Centre for Musical Instrument Building (Cmb) in Puurs, Belgium.

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