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Michael DeTemple (born December 15, 1947) is an American musician and luthier known for his handmade solid-body guitars.Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, DeTemple began repairing and maintaining a wide range of stringed instruments at the age of thirteen. Early on, he became acquainted with renowned guitarist Ernie Ball, who retained his services by paying with old guitars.