From the Luthier's Point of View

 

These articles provide insight into the way luthiers approach their craft. It provides a perspective that helps other appreciate the art and craftmanship of a beautifully made musical instrument.

• Some Thoughts on the Differences Between Handmade and Factory Made Guitars
• Right Brain Woodworking

 

Tips, Techniques & Tools

 

The articles on the following pages are a combination of Tips, Techniques and Tools developed to make guitar building easier.  Ideas come from many sources.  While working on a project and doing a repetitive task, the luthier will often develop a jig or template to make that task go faster or repeatable.  Sometime the luthier will read about the idea in a magazine, book or on the web.  Sometimes it is a result of a discussion or presentation at one of the meetings.  In any case, it is worth documenting and sharing.

Enjoy the article.  Share it with others.  If you have a tip of your own, send it along.  We will add it to our library.

• 1930 Martin Restoration
• Barrel Bolt Neck Joints
• DIY Violin Repair
• Jimmy Page Les Paul Wiring


Gibson Gospel Repair

• Gibson Gospel Headstock Repair
• Gibson Gospel Neck Block Repair
• Gibson Gospel Neck Re-attachment
• Gibson Gospel Neck Removal
• Instrument Care
• KTM-SV An Overlooked Finish
• Making Maple Guitar Bindings
• My Binding Jig
• My Philosophy of Teaching Guitar Making


Planes

• Making a Wooden Plane
• Tuning a Stanley bench plane
• Solid Linings
• Steel String Guitar Making Sequence
• Top Replacement

 

Tips, tools and techniques from craftsman