Posted on May 17, 2024June 5, 2025 by Dale Phillips The Historic Solera of Santos Hernández: An Attempted Reconstruction The Historic Solera of Santos Hernández: An Attempted Reconstruction by Tobias Braun Translation by Francis Montocchio Originally published in American Lutherie #151, 2024 The solera, or workboard, from the estate of the great Madrid guitar maker, Santos Hernández (1874–1943), is exhibited at the Casa del Doncel in Sigüenza, Spain, along with other workshop tools […] This post is only available to members.
Posted on May 17, 2024June 5, 2025 by Dale Phillips Guitarreria Ottenschlag Guitarreria Ottenschlag by Joshua Alexander French Originally published in American Lutherie #151, 2024 Schloss Ottenschlag, the castle overlooking the charming lower Austrian village for which it is named, is one of those largely hidden gems that remain unspoiled by tourists. It is, and has been, many things: a castle, a restaurant, a landmark, a culinary […] This post is only available to members.
Posted on May 10, 2024June 5, 2025 by Dale Phillips Finding Inspiration in Early 20th-Century Instruments Finding Inspiration in Early 20th-Century Instruments by Todd Cambio from his 2023 GAL Convention lecture Originally published in American Lutherie #151, 2024 My grandmother’s family were Italian hillbillies that came from the Apennines to mine coal in Missouri. They emphasized craft, to the point that they gave an award every year at family reunions […] This post is only available to members.
Posted on May 10, 2024June 5, 2025 by Dale Phillips Letter: Swing Arm Binding Router Letter and more from our readers Originally published in American Lutherie #151, 2024 Hello Bon, American Lutherie has been a valuable part of my many years of membership. I found lots of useful information for the beginning builder that I was, and still am, as I learned proper techniques and enjoyed the very detailed articles. I never intended […] This post is only available to members.
