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A New Mandolin Family by Otis A. Tomas
This Canadian luthier used the proportions of musical harmony to design his mando family. His instruments have carved tops and an arched back that utilizes five staves. Very pretty.
Andalusia and the Modern Guitar by R.E. Brune
Brune maintains that strict definitions separating the classical and flamenco guitars were not formulated until the 1950s, before which they often shared many of the characteristics that now separate them.
Guitar String Action by Don Teeter
Transcribed from his 1988 convention lecture The guitar repair guru talks about setting up acoustic and electric guitars, installing truss rods in old instruments, super glues, saddle materials, and bridge designs.
Lutherie - The Hard Way by John Larsen
Larsen built his first guitar in 1950. His article describes the difficult road folks had to follow before the Information Age engulfed lutherie.
Historical Lute Construction: Practicum Part Four by Robert Lundberg
In this episode Lundberg tunes the belly, or top, of the lute. This segment depends more on the text than the earlier episodes of practicum. Lundberg's series is spread over 19 installments.
Spruce Bridge Plate by Rion Dudley
Dudley adds a 1/10" layer of spruce between the instrument top and the bridge plate of a 12-string guitar, and under the bridge of a flattop mandolin. He likes the results, but is uncertain what the operation actually does to the performance of the top.
An Interview with Violinmaker Nancy Conescu by Cyndy Burton
Conescu offers insight into the value of formal lutherie training. After violin making school she worked for years under the watchful eye of master repairmen and builders.
The Ultimate Troika by Francis Kosheleff
Kosheleff offers more off-beat lutherie humor.
Violin Q & A by Michael Darnton
Darnton suggests the most basic reading list for those wishing to make their first violin, and answers three questions pertaining to violin set up.
Peavey - Makin' in the U.S.A. by George Manno
This is an interview with Hartley Peavey, whose manufacturing empire includes electric guitars, amplifiers, and other electronic gear for musicians. Topics include computerized manufacturing, off-shore guitars, artist endorsements, and the Peavey business philosophy.
Violin Varnish by Michael Darnton
Violin people think about finishes in a way that guitar makers have difficulty grasping. It is an obsession. Darnton's lengthy article discusses varnish types and components, and offers a few recipes. It doesn't seem fair that guitar folks don't get to play with stuff called dragons blood, sandarac, and propolis, to name just a few. Such exotic incantations are bound to improve a finish, don't you think?
Questions edited by Cyndy Burton
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Opinion by Al Carruth
Carruth is a champion and practitioner of acoustic science. Here, he defends his field against artistic criticism.
Subject Guide to American Lutherie #1 — #20
This is an alphabetical (by topic), cross-referenced list of the first twenty issues of American Lutherie.
This issue is no longer available individually. Its contents are
included in The Big Red Book of American Lutherie, Vol. 2.
(excluding any of the Historical Lute Construction articles by
Robert Lundberg which are available in a book by the same name)
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