On this issue's cover we see Eugene Clark's low-tech tool for slicing strips from a sheet of maple veneer. These strips will be formed into the tiles from which rosettes are made. Read all about it in this issue.
In Memoriam: Frederick Dickens
We offer a remembrance of, and tribute to, legendary guitar acoustics researcher Fred Dickens. Read his memoriam.
Constructing the Spanish Rosette, Part One by Eugene Clark, with Jonathon Peterson
In his long career, Eugene Clark has developed a style of working which is simple, direct, and authentic. In this issue he describes in detail the making of guitar rosettes which, in pattern and technique, are in harmony with the Spanish tradition. This is Part One. Watch for Part Two in American Lutherie #72
Meet the Maker: Duane Heilman by John Calkin
Duane Heilman is another lutherie maverick, but his thing is far-out art ukes. This one accomplishes the remarkable feat of realizing a Picasso-like cubist vision of a uke in a playable, 3D form. Duane has perfected the use of eBay as a marketing tool, and he tells us how it's done.
Thoughts on Violin Setup by Don Overstreet
Violin and cello maker Don Overstreet spoke at our 2001 GAL Convention about violin setup considerations. We transcribe that talk in this issue.
Getting Wired: Rick Turner at ASL by Tom Harper
From his days as a founder of Alembic through his work with his current project, Renaissance Guitars, Rick Turner has always been a leader of the electronic pack. In this issue Rick shows us a thing or two about good wiring techniques for electric guitars, as well as sharing some stimulating thoughts on "what makes it work."
See No Evil: Super-Safe Binding Router Jig by Harry Fleishman
Harry Fleishman has long claimed to be able to cut the binding and purfling channels on an acoustic guitar while wearing a blindfold. Turns out he really can! In this issue he shows us how to build the jig that makes it possible.
Kit Review: Musicmaker's Irish Bouzouki by John Calkin
John Calkin builds and reviews the Irish bouzouki kit from Musicmakers. It comes with an optional transducer system, shown here.
CAD Notebook by Dana Bourgeois
Drawing the neck in CAD continues with the headstock design.
Product Reviews: Grizzly Pneumatic Drum Sander by R.M. Mottola
RM Mottola reviews an inexpensive pump sander from Grizzly. You know, one of those little spinning rolling pins.
It Worked For Me
What the heck is this guy doing with the Cheerios? Find out in this issue.
