Posted on December 11, 2024June 20, 2025 by Dale Phillips It Worked for Me It Worked for Me by C.F. Casey, Dan Alexander, Steve Kennel Originally published in American Lutherie #153, 2024 It seems that nowadays, scissors, rather than being forged as in old times, are mostly made of sheet tool steel and provided with handles of plastic. As we all know, plastic is somewhat less durable than steel, […] This post is only available to members.
Posted on December 10, 2024June 23, 2025 by Dale Phillips 1939 Martin 0-18 Guitar 1939 Martin 0-18 Guitar by Tim Olsen Originally published in American Lutherie #153, 2024 This full-scale Instrument Plan will be available for sale soon. Check our listing of guitar plans. This post is only available to members.
Posted on December 3, 2024June 23, 2025 by Dale Phillips 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 […] This post is only available to members.
Posted on December 2, 2024June 23, 2025 by Dale Phillips 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 […] This post is only available to members.
Posted on November 29, 2024June 23, 2025 by Dale Phillips 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 […] This post is only available to members.
