American Lutherie #87 Fall 2006 This issue’s cover shows the smiling faces of the hoards of happy campers at our recent 18th Convention/Exhibition. And it’s in living color! Photo by Robert Desmond This issue is out-of-print. A Luthier’s Choices by Kenny Hill Kenny Hill spoke at our convention two years ago about his journey as a guitar maker, which has been quite a journey so far...China, Mexico, prison...find out where lutherie will take Kenny next. This issue’s cover shows the smiling faces of the hoards of happy campers at our recent 18th Convention/Exhibition. And it’s in living color! Photo by Robert Desmond This issue is out-of-print. This issue’s cover shows the smiling faces of the hoards of happy campers at our recent 18th Convention/Exhibition. And it’s in living color! Photo by Robert Desmond The Power of Circles by Michael Darnton Michael Darnton gives us the lowdown on why fine violins look the way they do. It’s all about the circles, people! Meet the Maker: Tom Shinness by Jonathon Peterson Meet musician and budding luthier Tom Shinness. Tom just loves those harp guitars. See his amazing creation of gararge-sale-instruments-turned-harp-guitar. 2006 GAL Convention Coverage by Tim Olsen And speaking of conventions, more than a few people told us this one was the best ever! Some of the finest luthiers in the world were there sharing lutherie info in inimitable GAL style. Why here’s one of those fine luthiers now, Steve Andersen, demonstrating the fitting of an archtop guitar bridge to a rapt audience of GAL members. See complete convention coverage in this issue. Parametric Solid Modeling Software by R.M. Mottola R.M. Mottola introduces us to Parametric Solid Modeling (PSM) and shows us how we can use it in average-luthier applications. Fighting with Wolves by Alastair Fordyce Alastair Fordyce helps us fend off those wolf notes that may be knocking at our door. Fabio’s Fabulously Simple Neck Joint by Fabio Ragghianti Want to make a fabulously simple neck joint? Fabio Ragghianti will show you how! Sixty Seconds or Less by Daniel Fobert Daniel Fobert was inspired by Fred Carlson’s Universal Worktable to make one for carved-top instruments. He can set an entire array of clamps for gluing on a top in under one minute flat! See how he does it. This article appears in our anthology book Tools and Jigs. The Making of a Maker by Tobias Berg Tobias Berg shares his story of international lutherie intrigue, or how he traveled the globe to become a luthier. The “Wintonbeast” 7-String Lap Steel Guitar by David Worthy David Worthy introduces us to his 7-string “Wintonbeast” an extended lap steel. Web Extras View photo gallery for this issue of American Lutherie. American Lutherie #135 – Winter 2018 American Lutherie #134 – Summer 2018 American Lutherie #133 – Spring 2018 American Lutherie #132 – Winter 2017 American Lutherie #131 – Fall 2017 American Lutherie #130 – Summer 2017 American Lutherie #129 – Spring 2017 American Lutherie #128 – Winter 2016 American Lutherie #127 – Fall 2016 American Lutherie #126 – Summer 2016 Journal
