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A Simplified Larrivée-Style Binding Jig by Jon Sevy Originally published in American Lutherie #152, July 2024   This binding jig is a variation on a popular jig attributed to Jean Larrivée. Many of us have made our own versions over the years, though nicely made commercial offerings are now available from several suppliers (Elevate Lutherie […]

Cheap and Easy String Testing by John Huffman Originally published in American Lutherie #152, July 2024   Many years ago, a good friend and I partially completed an 8-string classical guitar together. It was forgotten and set aside on a shelf, and through several years and moves, the top developed a significant crack. On the untimely […]

Make a Fret Press or Two by Steve Kennel Originally published in American Lutherie #152, July 2024   Here are two variants of a fret press clearly derived from the usual retail sources. I’m grateful to them for the inspiration. This also may bear some resemblance to the pivoting jaw made for a Zyliss vise […]

Changing Guitar-Body Resonant Frequencies by Devon Pessler, Alyssa Fernandez, and Mark French Originally published in American Lutherie #152, July 2024   Two of the most important design parameters for acoustic guitars are the body volume and the soundhole diameter. Both strongly affect the lower resonant frequencies of the instrument, and most designers have at least […]

Meet the Maker: Brad Goodman by Raymond Bryant Originally published in American Lutherie #152, July 2024   Sometimes you find gold in your own backyard. The first time I picked up a Goodman guitar at my local music shop, I knew it was something extraordinary. I’ve played a lot of guitars, but this one just felt different; […]