Historical Lute Construction Historical Lute Construction$65.00 – $72.00 by Robert Lundberg Photographs by Robert Lundberg and Jonathon Peterson Robert Lundberg’s landmark book, Historical Lute Construction, is by far the most comprehensive and authoritative work on the subject of understanding and constructing authentic lutes. The material in this remarkable book originated with the Erlangen Lautenbaukurs, an annual seminar presented by Lundberg in Erlangen, Germany beginning in 1978, which were then presented, along with a complete step-by-step instruction in lute construction, as a series of nineteen articles presented in American Lutherie over a seven-year span (1987-1994). These articles were then revised, expanded, and augmented into this definitive book form by the GAL Staff and Mr. Lundberg before he passed away in 2001. Organized in two sections. “Section One: The Erlangen Lectures” covers the historic development of the lute from the 15th through the 18th centuries with over 100 photos of ancient lutes taken by Lundberg and 50 diagrams. “Section Two: Practicum” covers the construction of the lute in minute detail with over 600 step-by-step photographs by Jonathon Peterson and a dozen diagrams. Appendices include the Erlangen Series lute plans (complete reduced images of seven lute plans drawn for the GAL by Robert Lundberg); list of ancient lutemakers, catalog of extant ancient European lutes, glossary, bibliography, practicum summary, and index. Robert Lundberg’s encyclopedic knowledge, insightful analysis, and mastery of woodworking techniques grew out of a distinguished 30-year career in which he examined and measured over 250 extant ancient lutes and built hundreds of fine instruments. This is a book about the soul of lutherie. In these pages you will stand at the workbench of a master luthier as he shares with you in detail the fruits of a distinguished career of scholarship and craft. It will be a rich source of inspiration to any luthier. The insights, information, and techniques in Historical Lute Construction will broaden every instrument maker’s horizons and change the way they look at musical instruments. It is a unique resource of tremendous value to makers of all kinds of string instruments and belongs in the library of every serious luthier. Robert Lundberg spent fifteen years in close collaboration with the GAL staff to produce Historical Lute Construction. It is a monument to his understanding, scholarship, and skill, as well as his support of the Guild’s mission of information sharing. Hardcover, 280 pages, B&W photos and reduced plan drawings. Members $65, Nonmembers $72 Choose Membership Status Choose an optionMemberNon-memberClear Historical Lute Construction quantity Add to cart SKU: N/A Category: Books Additional information Additional information Choose Membership Status Member, Non-member Related products Classical Guitars 2: An American Lutherie Anthology $20.00 – $25.00 Select options The Big Red Book of American Lutherie Volume One, 1985-1987 $45.00 – $50.00 Select options Flattop Guitars 2: An American Lutherie Anthology $20.00 – $25.00 Select options Praise for Historical Lute Construction: “Robert Lundberg was known as a meticulous researcher and craftsperson. I wish he’d been involved in violins instead of lutes — the violin field could use more people like him. Nevertheless, his lute construction series was so interesting, well-done, and unique, I think the book should be in every string instrument maker’s library as an example of how to look at and appreciate any stringed instrument. Many of his attitudes about lute construction transfer directly to working with violins, and I imagine should also give guitar makers a lot to think about.” — Michael Darnton, Violin Maker “A magnificent, definitive, comprehensive, historical study of lutes and their construction. Useful information for makers of all stringed instruments. A great legacy by a great maker and scholar.” — Jeff Elliott, Classic Guitar Maker “I learned more about guitar making from this than from most of what I’ve read in the past fifteen years put together. And I do a lot of reading. This is a window into Lundberg’s total mastery over his subject. It’s awe inspiring. The information in historical perspective is peppered with little how-to masterpieces. From conceptualization to realization, each little aspect of making the lute is covered. This is the fusion of left and right brain. Totally absorbing!” — Dana Bourgeois, Flattop Guitar Maker “Robert Lundberg’s exemplary research into historical lute construction and his willingness to share this with the lutherie community set the highest example of dedication our art has seen. I hope every luthier will acquire this magnificent book and study it thoroughly, not just for the specific historical documentation regarding the lute family, but more importantly, for the thorough approach to lutherie which this book so eloquently advocates.” — R.E. Bruné‚ Classic Guitar Maker “To have a lifetime of working knowledge about historical lutes, their materials and measurements is a great resource, but to have it with the practical information needed to build fine period instruments in one book, that is beyond price. Bob Lundberg’s legacy is not just his study of the instruments of the past, or indeed the wonderful lutes and guitars he built, it is also his de-construction of the methods of old luthiers. Only the GAL could put this on paper and pass Bob’s wealth of experience to those who want to make lutes.” — Clive Titmuss, Lute Maker Historical Lute Construction$65.00 – $72.00 by Robert Lundberg Photographs by Robert Lundberg and Jonathon Peterson Robert Lundberg’s landmark book, Historical Lute Construction, is by far the most comprehensive and authoritative work on the subject of understanding and constructing authentic lutes. The material in this remarkable book originated with the Erlangen Lautenbaukurs, an annual seminar presented by Lundberg in Erlangen, Germany beginning in 1978, which were then presented, along with a complete step-by-step instruction in lute construction, as a series of nineteen articles presented in American Lutherie over a seven-year span (1987-1994). These articles were then revised, expanded, and augmented into this definitive book form by the GAL Staff and Mr. Lundberg before he passed away in 2001. Organized in two sections. “Section One: The Erlangen Lectures” covers the historic development of the lute from the 15th through the 18th centuries with over 100 photos of ancient lutes taken by Lundberg and 50 diagrams. “Section Two: Practicum” covers the construction of the lute in minute detail with over 600 step-by-step photographs by Jonathon Peterson and a dozen diagrams. Appendices include the Erlangen Series lute plans (complete reduced images of seven lute plans drawn for the GAL by Robert Lundberg); list of ancient lutemakers, catalog of extant ancient European lutes, glossary, bibliography, practicum summary, and index. Robert Lundberg’s encyclopedic knowledge, insightful analysis, and mastery of woodworking techniques grew out of a distinguished 30-year career in which he examined and measured over 250 extant ancient lutes and built hundreds of fine instruments. This is a book about the soul of lutherie. In these pages you will stand at the workbench of a master luthier as he shares with you in detail the fruits of a distinguished career of scholarship and craft. It will be a rich source of inspiration to any luthier. The insights, information, and techniques in Historical Lute Construction will broaden every instrument maker’s horizons and change the way they look at musical instruments. It is a unique resource of tremendous value to makers of all kinds of string instruments and belongs in the library of every serious luthier. Robert Lundberg spent fifteen years in close collaboration with the GAL staff to produce Historical Lute Construction. It is a monument to his understanding, scholarship, and skill, as well as his support of the Guild’s mission of information sharing. Hardcover, 280 pages, B&W photos and reduced plan drawings. Members $65, Nonmembers $72 Choose Membership Status Choose an optionMemberNon-memberClear Historical Lute Construction quantity Add to cart SKU: N/A Category: Books Additional information Additional information Choose Membership Status Member, Non-member Related products The Big Red Book of American Lutherie Volume Seven, 2003-2005 $50.00 – $55.00 Select options The Big Red Book of American Lutherie Volume Five, 1997-1999 $45.00 – $50.00 Select options The Big Red Book of American Lutherie Volume Three, 1991-1993 $45.00 – $50.00 Select options
