Posted on September 3, 2025September 4, 2025 by Dale Phillips Meet the Maker: Thomas Beltran Meet the Maker: Thomas Beltran by Samuel Barnes Originally published in American Lutherie #155, 2025 Dictionaries may blandly define “luthier” as “one who makes stringed musical instruments,” but after nearly six hours of discussion with a real live luthier, I submit the following redefinition: “A uniquely curious, intelligent, affable, and generous creature who delights in […] To access this post, you must purchase Guild Membership – United States, 2025, Guild Membership – Canada, 2025, Guild Membership – Outside U.S. and Canada, 2025 Digital Only, Guild Membership – Outside U.S. and Canada, 2025, Guild Membership – United States, 2026-Donation, Guild Membership – Outside U.S. and Canada, 2025 + 2026-Donation or Guild Membership – Outside U.S. and Canada, 2025 Digital Only + 2026-Donation.
