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Vacuum Laminating Sides, and Beyond

Vacuum Laminating Sides, and Beyond by James Condino from his 2023 GAL Convention workshop Originally published in American Lutherie #153, 2024 I live in an area with a lot of American-made vintage plywood bass viols. Within 200 miles of me there’s estimated to be 6,000 vintage Kays, Kings, and American Standards out there working in […]

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Build a Classical Guitar in a Week: Days One and Two

Build a Classical Guitar in a Week: Days One and Two by Robbie O’Brien from his 2017 GAL Convention lecture Originally published in American Lutherie #153, 2024 Somebody once said that spreading information is like surfing: The higher the tide (that is, the more information available), the more we all can surf together. The GAL […]

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Resurrecting the Family Guitar

An American Lutherie Encore Presentation: Resurrecting the Family Guitar by John Calkin Originally published in American Lutherie #85, 2006 and American Lutherie #153, 2024 Resurrection of a musical instrument may use some of the same techniques as restoration, but the goals are somewhat different, as is the expected return for your time. Restoration often involves […]

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The Archtop Guitar: Perspectives on the Present and Future

An American Lutherie Encore Presentation: The Archtop Guitar: Perspectives on the Present and Future by Steve Grimes, Ted Megas, Tom Ribbecke, with moderator Jeff Elliott from their 2008 GAL Convention panel discussion Originally published in American Lutherie #98, 2009 and American Lutherie #153, 2024 See also, Low-Stress Archtop Guitar Design by Steve Grimes Jeff Elliott: […]

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