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American Lutherie #136 - Spring 2019

Page 4 - Bob Ruck as I Knew Him

by Federico Sheppard

Page 22 - Our Man in Manhattan
The American Guitars of the Tatay Family

by January Williams

Notes

5. TB links to a website which details Sancho’s company information including the business difficulties:
http://juanponceparres.blogspot.com

8. TB. Over the years the Tatays built many instruments for other makers, distributors, and labels.
http://members.upc.nl/a.bogaard241/MORE1/index_bestanden/Page292.htm

13. TB. José Luis y Salvador Tatay Marti SRC, active as early as 1968, ended in 1986 with the death of José Luis; Salvador continued building solo for some time.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B24HRm31W5FNSUZQTV9XQ3kwRjg/view

14. TB has done much research into Valencian companies, in particular into Telesforo Julve.
http://members.upc.nl/a.bogaard241/index_bestanden/TelesforoJulveResearch2.htm

15. TB. Andrés arrives in NY in November 1920.
http://salanforo.blogspot.nl/2016/08/new-york-nostalgia-6-andres-vicente.html

26. Their business card from the time says “Manufacturers and Importers of Fine Spanish Guitars,” and in fine print, “Factory: Valencia, Spain.” See bottom of p. 5. (This is also the link called “Current page dedicated to Andrés Tatay Tomás” under Resources.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B24HRm31W5FNeXV2LXFIZTkwZE0/view

27. “Joseph Michaels, NBC news in Farmingville.” TB.
http://members.upc.nl/a.bogaard241/TATAY%20NBC1966.mp3

29. Newspaper article.
https://www.nytimes.com/1978/05/28/archives/long-island-weekly-guitarmaking-as-a-labor-of-love.html

Resources
Ton Bogaard’s home page:
http://members.upc.nl/a.bogaard241/

Other Sources
Tatay Guitars Catalog c.1965.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B24HRm31W5FNblBJSXVXVWJJaG8/view

Downloadable Documents relating to Tatay family history

Tatay 1965 New York Catalog (pdf)

Fretts magazine article 1967 (pdf)

Guitar & Lute magazine article 1979 (pdf)

Sevilla Flamenca article 1989 (pdf)

Spanish text plus complete English translation of Sevilla Flamenca article 1989 (pdf)

Hijos SA
Hijos signed RW custom
Old black label
Spanish Music Center label 1977
Tatay 12-string
Tatay S and S 1972

Page 36 - Meet the Maker: Shaun Newman

by Mike Gluyas

A spruce soundboard in my wedge and lace jig. The design is virtually mediaeval, but works every time. I wonder who first invented this jig. They deserve recognition.
The jig never fails, even with small instrument backs made from many pieces.
Simple rosette clamp made from chipboard with parcel tape on face to avoid adhesion to the soundboard.
A boxwood bowsaw is a joy to use.
Soundboard bracing for left and right handed classical guitars.
A thicknessing gauge is good, but when you can see through it, things are about right.
I used this 1911 Edwardian gentleman’s treadle lathe to make the boxwood bridge pins for a Gothic harp.
Flamed cherry is a sustainable alternative to endangered species.
Classical guitar in padouk and spruce. A move towards non-threatened, sustainable timbers
Classical guitar in the style of Martin c. 1880, with bridge in the style of Panormo... for fun.
Salon guitar “in the French style.” Maple and spruce with pearl inlay and a mixed style bridge make for an attractive mix.
A 7-course lute in the style (approximately) of Georg Gerle, 1580. The original would probably have been maple, but rosewood looks good. (image 1 of 2)
A 7-course lute in the style (approximately) of Georg Gerle, 1580. The original would probably have been maple, but rosewood looks good. (image 2 of 2)
Cutaway classical in rosewood and spruce – good for jazz.

Page 42 - Case Study of a 1935 Guitar by Cremonese Luthier Luigi Digiuni

by Massimo Maddaloni with Lizabeth Jane Hella and Giacomo Parimbelli

Download audio files to compare the Diguini guitar, a studio guitar, and a high-end luthier guitar.
The files called "blind sound test" are the same as the named files. They could be useful for arranging a blind listening test.