Posted on May 30, 2024June 3, 2024 by Dale Phillips It Worked for Me It Worked for Me by Spiros Mamais, Steven Kennel, and Mike Doolin Originally published in American Lutherie #151, 2024 ■ Here is a double press for joining soundboard halves. It’s a real time saver because it allows you to glue two soundboards at the same time, quickly and easily. I used hollow profile tubes of […] This post is only available to members.
Posted on May 30, 2024June 3, 2024 by Dale Phillips Electronic String-Action Gauge Electronic String-Action Gauge by Geoff Needham Originally published in American Lutherie #151, 2024 Classical guitar string action is a matter of personal taste and there is no single value that suits all guitars or players. String action is often expressed as the distance between the underside of a string and the top of the […] This post is only available to members.
Posted on May 29, 2024June 3, 2024 by Dale Phillips A Kerfed Lining Fixture A Kerfed Lining Fixture by Lee Herron Originally published in American Lutherie #151, 2024 I like to make my own kerfed lining. It gives me control over material, dimensions, shape, and grain orientation. I’ve designed and built a fixture to do this (Photo 1). Photo 1. All photos by Lee Herron. I’ll most often use […] This post is only available to members.
Posted on May 28, 2024June 3, 2024 by Dale Phillips Measuring the Breaking Strength of Steel Guitar Strings Measuring the Breaking Strength of Steel Guitar Strings by Mark French Originally published in American Lutherie #151, 2024 Steel guitar strings have been available for at least one hundred years, and a large majority of guitars use them. Steel strings changed the design of instruments since they brought higher tension, which required stronger structures. […] This post is only available to members.
Posted on May 24, 2024January 10, 2025 by Dale Phillips A Day with Luisa Willsher of Madinter A Day with Luisa Willsher of Madinter by Federico Sheppard Originally published in American Lutherie #151, 2024 In my constant wanderings, I have from time to time stopped in at Madrid-based Madinter for some needed instrument-making supplies. Over the years, I witnessed the rapid growth of this now-worldwide powerhouse to become one of the premier suppliers […] This post is only available to members.
