Posted on January 6, 2010March 11, 2024 by Dale Phillips Review: Experimental Musical Instruments Review: Experimental Musical Instruments Reviewed by Fred Carlson Originally published in American Lutherie #3, 1985 and Big Red Book of American Lutherie Volume One, 2000 Experimental Musical Instruments A Newsletter for the Design, Construction, and Enjoyment of New Sound Sources Published bimonthly Magazine defunct (1999) Volume 1, #1 (1975) In a world of luthiers trying, with all the intensity luthiers are capable of, to see who can make the best Martin or Strad copy, this publication is a potential breath of fresh air. It is my personal opinion that we as luthiers have to not only continue traditions, but evolve, expand, even break out of them entirely at times, in order to keep them vibrant and meaningful. Experimental Musical Instruments is a newsletter that seems to me to get to the heart of this issue. Creation is what it’s all about: using existing knowledge as a basis to experiment, learn more, and have fun. And maybe make some real breakthroughs in the process. Become A Member to Continue Reading This Article This article is part of our premium web content offered to Guild members. To view this and other web articles, join the Guild of American Luthiers. Members also receive 4 annual issues of American Lutherie and get discounts on products. For details, visit the membership page. If you are already a member, login for access or contact us to setup your account.
