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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Meet the Maker: Rodney Stedall by Tom Harper
Rodney Stedall is from down south...South Africa, that is! He's a luthier and optometrist. Meet him and some of his associates from the Guild of South African Luthiers.
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.
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.
