tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23120891665726379312024-02-19T15:58:25.665-08:00LuthierDBA DataBase of Custom Guitar Makers | LuthiersMitesh Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04062310098334799967noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312089166572637931.post-39595045195148001252011-12-13T14:29:00.000-08:002011-12-13T14:29:55.073-08:00Luthiers Paul & Kyle Burner : Burner GuitarsAbout Paul & Kyle Burner and Burner Guitars from <a href="http://www.burnerguitars.com/">www.burnerguitars.com/</a><br />
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<div class='outerEdge' style='float:left; margin: 0 20px 0 0'><div class='innerEdge'><a rel='prettyPhoto[burnerguitars_gal]' href='http://gallery.me.com/slidearts/100772/IMG_4702/web.jpg'><img alt='web-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' title='web-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' src='http://gallery.me.com/slidearts/100772/IMG_4702/web.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a></div></div>Burner Guitars began in the summer of 2008 after Paul and Kyle participated in a week-long workshop to Saylorsburg, PA and built two acoustic guitars under the guidance of master luthier Kevin Gallagher of Omega Guitars. Their natural talent and comfort with wood found them desiring to take what they had learned during their time with Kevin and expand it to creating guitars of their own design.<br />
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To chronicle their love of the process they posted photos of their creations on a web community called the Acoustic Guitar Forum. It was on this forum that their skills were noticed and they were encouraged to 1) continue their process of becoming luthiers and 2) sell their guitars.<a name='more'></a> It was the positive feedback they received on their first 3 guitars that has set this dream in motion. Paul and Kyle heartily acknowledge Kevin Gallagher and the community of guitar makers on the OLF (Official Luthier's Forum) for giving them the guidance they needed to become better makers with each new guitar project.<br /><br />
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<b>Paul Burner</b> : Graphic Designer, Guitar & Vocals in "The Wheezetones Band", Worship Leader. Built first guitar in 2008 - Amazon Rosewood/Sitka.<br />
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<b>Kyle Burner</b> : Finishing Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Guitar Player, Singer. Built first guitar in 2008 - Maple-Flame Hog-Maple/Sitka with Florentine Cutaway.<br />
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BurnerGuitars offer two models, LS and MS.<br />
Photographs and specifications of BurnerGuitars can be found at their beautiful <a href="http://www.burnerguitars.com/">site</a>.<br />
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<script type='text/javascript'>$(function() {$('#spotlight2').cycle({pause: true,});});</script>Mitesh Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04062310098334799967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312089166572637931.post-71387824286939077282011-12-08T12:13:00.000-08:002011-12-08T12:13:40.946-08:00Luthier Kris Barnett : Kris Barnett GuitarsAbout Kris Barnett and KrisBarnett Guitars from <a href="http://www.krisbarnettguitars.com/">www.krisbarnettguitars.com</a><br />
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<div class='outerEdge' style='float:left; margin: 0 20px 0 0'><div class='innerEdge'><a rel='prettyPhoto[krisbarnett_gal]' href='http://www.guitarbench.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/rosette.jpg'><img alt='rosette-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' title='rosette-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' src='http://www.guitarbench.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/rosette.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a></div></div>Being completely self taught luthier, Kriss practiced making guitars for around 3 years part time and have moved to full time for more than 2 years or so. He is self taught in literal sense, as he has never worked in a guitar shop and never really has done any repairs. <br />
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Explaining his philosophy, Kris says, <i>My goal is to create a concert instrument that is instantly recognizable aesthetically and acoustically. Each guitar is entirely handmade using the highest quality materials and never with any pre-fabricated components or computer controlled machines. The entire process is completed single handedly with the highest of expectations for sound and playability.</i><br />
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<i> Each guitar carries a delicate blend of modern and traditional concepts. Because I have built so many different types of instruments, I am able to combine a variety of techniques that allow me to produce a uniquely made guitar that has great volume and projection while maintaining complexity, beauty, and soul.</i><br />
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<div class='outerEdge' style='float:right; margin: 0 0 0 20px'><div class='innerEdge'><div id='spotlight2'><a rel='prettyPhoto[krisbarnett_gal]' href='http://www.guitarbench.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/fullfront.jpg'><img alt='fullfront-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-2' title='fullfront-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-2' src='http://www.guitarbench.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/fullfront.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a><a rel='prettyPhoto[krisbarnett_gal]' href='http://www.guitarbench.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/backfull.jpg'><img alt='backfull-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-3' title='backfull-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-3' src='http://www.guitarbench.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/backfull.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a><a rel='prettyPhoto[krisbarnett_gal]' href='http://www.guitarbench.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/headstockside.jpg'><img alt='headstockside-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-4' title='headstockside-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-4' src='http://www.guitarbench.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/headstockside.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a><a rel='prettyPhoto[krisbarnett_gal]' href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLgS8BG_HfPz7XtjNCNQOjNLIVlvVRbSGnOABo6txYs2YZzI32hrj_9AscP1SlKH9gtp0HVdIouiev_COxm1aR6wIMwU7mOKV2xhCJPOyTkDOnCpVHA8fU02cskxgZnbLno47qG1jaVwbV/s1600/dedrick_kris_barnett_guitar_07.jpg'><img alt='dedrick_kris_barnett_guitar_07-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-5' title='dedrick_kris_barnett_guitar_07-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-5' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLgS8BG_HfPz7XtjNCNQOjNLIVlvVRbSGnOABo6txYs2YZzI32hrj_9AscP1SlKH9gtp0HVdIouiev_COxm1aR6wIMwU7mOKV2xhCJPOyTkDOnCpVHA8fU02cskxgZnbLno47qG1jaVwbV/s1600/dedrick_kris_barnett_guitar_07.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a></div></div></div>Kris adds further, <i>My instruments are continually evolving in my never ending quest for the ever elusive perfect sound. My design is influenced by scientific principles and is refined using experience and intuition. Science and experience are often contradictory in practice so the luthier is faced with the unique challenge of combining the known and unknown to create something inspiring. My hope is that you will appreciate my work as not only a musical instrument, but as a work of art.</i><br />
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More information on Kris (including links to his interviews, photo gallery, sound clips etc.) and his guitars can be found on his beautiful site <a href="http://www.krisbarnettguitars.com/">Kris Barnett Guitars</a>.<br />
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P.S. As Kris's site is created in flash, http links to various pages and guitar pics is not available.
<script type='text/javascript'>$(function() {$('#spotlight2').cycle({pause: true,});});</script>Mitesh Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04062310098334799967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312089166572637931.post-8084837973100751912011-10-04T07:31:00.000-07:002011-10-04T07:31:43.750-07:00Luthier Laurent Brondel : Laurent Brondel GuitarsAbout Laurent Brondel and Laurent Brondel Guitars from <a href="http://www.laurentbrondel.com/">http://www.laurentbrondel.com/</a><br />
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<div class='outerEdge' style='float:left; margin: 0 20px 0 0'><div class='innerEdge'><a rel='prettyPhoto[laurentbrondel_gal]' href='http://www.laurentbrondel.com/Site/B-3c_German_spruce___Indian_rosewood_files/Media/B-3c-081214-front/B-3c-081214-front.jpg'><img alt='B-3c-081214-front-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' title='B-3c-081214-front-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' src='http://www.laurentbrondel.com/Site/B-3c_German_spruce___Indian_rosewood_files/Media/B-3c-081214-front/B-3c-081214-front.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a></div></div>This is what Laurent has to say about his journey in the fine art of Luthiery. <i>As far as I can remember my life has been devoted to music. I started playing guitar at 13 and went on a first tour at 17. At that time I thought of enrolling at the renowned <a href="http://www.ac-nancy-metz.fr/pres-etab/Vuillaume/poirot/1slorraine/lutherie/">Mirecourt National School of Luthiery</a> in the Vosges mountains. Life decided otherwise and the next 18 years were spent living as a professional musician. I also taught guitar, privately and in <a href="http://www.maifrance.com/">classes</a>, for over 10 years. In the early 1990s I started working as a sound engineer and <a href="http://www.laurentbrondel.com/Site/Discography.html">electronic musician</a>, producing and mixing music for a handful of <a href="http://www.laurentbrondel.com/Site/Discography.html">artists</a> along my own. I moved to New-York City in 1999. Since 2003 I reside with my wife, video artist <a href="http://www.virginiavaldes.com/">Virginia Valdes</a>, in the beautiful western mountains of Maine.</i>
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<script type='text/javascript'>$(function() {$('#spotlight2').cycle({pause: true,});});</script>Mitesh Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04062310098334799967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312089166572637931.post-34461198040201590962011-09-26T17:53:00.000-07:002011-09-26T17:53:22.341-07:00Luthier Alan Dunwell : Dunwell GuitarAbout Alan Dunwell and Dunwell Guitar from <a href="http://www.dunwellguitar.com/">http://www.dunwellguitar.com/</a><br />
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<div class='outerEdge' style='float:left; margin: 0 20px 0 0'><div class='innerEdge'><a rel='prettyPhoto[dunwellguitar_gal]' href='http://www.dunwellguitar.com/DefaultImages/Minstrel-Serenade/MinstrelF10-Crop.jpg'><img alt='MinstrelF10-Crop-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' title='MinstrelF10-Crop-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' src='http://www.dunwellguitar.com/DefaultImages/Minstrel-Serenade/MinstrelF10-Crop.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a></div></div>Alan Dunwell is a Colorado based luthier who has been making instruments for over twenty years and professionally since 1994. <br />
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Alan runs his one man shop out of his home near Nederland, Colorado making instruments one at a time. Each instrument is hand built by Alan personally. Alan is a member of the Guild of American Luthiers (<a href="http://www.luth.org/index.html">GAL</a>) and The Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans (<a href="http://www.guitarmaker.org/">ASIA</a>). He created and was the head of the <a href="http://coloradoluthiers.org/">Colorado Luthiers</a> organization until he stepped down in 2007. Over time Alan has created two personal designs, Serenade & Minstrel, that he feels work well in developing the sound, resonance, and tone that he is seeking.
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<script type='text/javascript'>$(function() {$('#spotlight2').cycle({pause: true,});});</script>Mitesh Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04062310098334799967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312089166572637931.post-7849293266404343702011-09-19T09:58:00.000-07:002011-09-19T09:58:02.771-07:00Luthier John Mayes : Mayes GuitarsAbout John Mayes and Mayes Guitars from <a href="http://www.mayesguitars.com/">http://www.mayesguitars.com/</a><br />
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<div class='outerEdge' style='float:left; margin: 0 20px 0 0'><div class='innerEdge'><a rel='prettyPhoto[mayesguitars_gal]' href='http://www.mayesguitars.com/images/MJ55/162-1.jpg'><img alt='162-1-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' title='162-1-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' src='http://www.mayesguitars.com/images/MJ55/162-1.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a></div></div>John Mayes started making guitars in the mid 90's and then went to work for Dana Bourgeois at the start of Pantheon Guitars. Later he went on to create his own Mayes guitars. <br />
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In early 2007 he went to work for McPherson guitars and created guitars there for 2 years. Early 2009 moving back to Oklahoma City, he went back to making his own guitars. John has contributed to creation of over 1000 guitars between his own Mayes guitars and Bourgeois and McPherson.<br /><br />
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As a cabinetmaker he started off making custom furniture as well as guitars. Over the years, by making his own experiences and being in touch with different guitar makers all around the world, some fascinating high quality guitars were developed. Especially through the invention of the Outdoor Guitar, their the business has grown a lot in the past few years and Lucas is now working with a team of 2-3 workers. Innovations have always attracted Lucas and being an innovator himself, it was always rather natural to seek - for new and different solutions also in the area of guitar making.1997 the first "Outdoor Guitar" was created for Lucas's tandem-bike honeymoon trip around New Zealand and Australia. After being encouraged by many people Lucas decided in 2001 to start making the OG in small series. Over the past years the Outdoor Guitar has become popular and it is still the main product ever since.<br />
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<script type='text/javascript'>$(function() {$('#spotlight2').cycle({pause: true,});});</script>Mitesh Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04062310098334799967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312089166572637931.post-69922765759705694122011-08-19T10:55:00.000-07:002011-08-19T10:55:09.806-07:00Luthier Jimmy Caldwell : Caldwell GuitarsAbout Jimmy Caldwell and Caldwell Guitars from <a href="http://www.caldwellguitars.com/">www.caldwellguitars.com</a><br />
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<div class='outerEdge' style='float:left; margin: 0 20px 0 0'><div class='innerEdge'><a rel='prettyPhoto[caldwellguitars_gal]' href='http://www.caldwellguitars.com/assets/images/autogen/a_om28bridge1.jpg'><img alt='a_om28bridge1-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' title='a_om28bridge1-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' src='http://www.caldwellguitars.com/assets/images/autogen/a_om28bridge1.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a></div></div>Jimmy began making guitars in 1979 and has continued to develop his craft ever since. Reproductions of guitars from the “Golden Age” of American lutherie (late 20’s-30’s) have been his focus for the past few years. Being a vintage affectionado, options like hide glue, bar frets, banjo tuners, and "bird's beak" neck are usual affair with his guitars. Of particular notice is Jimmy's <a href="http://www.caldwellguitars.com/html/3539_guitars.html">3539</a> project. Jimmy describes this project as a batch of reproduction guitars based on C. F. Martin’s guitars as they existed in the years 1935-1939. Many feel that the guitars produced in this time period are the best ever made. The vintage voice of these instruments is the “Gold Standard” for those with a passion for these old guitars.
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<div class='outerEdge' style='float:left; margin: 0 20px 0 0'><div class='innerEdge'><a rel='prettyPhoto[blanchardguitars_gal]' href='http://www.blanchardguitars.com/guitarpages/gallery/big_red_photos/big_red.jpg'><img alt='big_red-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' title='big_red-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' src='http://www.blanchardguitars.com/guitarpages/gallery/big_red_photos/big_red.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a></div></div>Mark began his lutherie career in the early 1980's while studying physics at the University of California in Santa Cruz. What started out as helping friends adjust their guitars soon turned into a fascination with stringed instruments. <br />
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Mark continued to do repair and restoration work for many years and in 1994 began designing and making his own line of guitars. Mark is largely self taught, yet, he had received instruction and inspiration from other guitar makers. It was 1996, when Mark attended an intensive "Free Plate Tuning" seminar with long time luthier and acoustics expert, <a href="http://www.alcarruthluthier.com/">Alan Carruth</a>.<a name='more'></a> The theory and investigative techniques Mark learned from Al have led him to a greater understanding of what makes a guitar sound the way it does and has directed him in tailoring the sound of individual guitars in a predictable way.<br /><br />
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title='archback2-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-16' src='http://www.blanchardguitars.com/guitarpages/gallery/archback_photos/archback2.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a><a rel='prettyPhoto[blanchardguitars_gal]' href='http://www.blanchardguitars.com/guitarpages/gallery/archback_photos/archback_cut_o.jpg'><img alt='archback_cut_o-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-17' title='archback_cut_o-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-17' src='http://www.blanchardguitars.com/guitarpages/gallery/archback_photos/archback_cut_o.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a></div></div></div>In the fall of 2000 Mark attended a week long intensive archtop making course co-taught by <a href="http://www.manzer.com/">Linda Manzer</a> and <a href="http://www.ribbecke.com/">Tom Ribbecke</a>. At this course, he was able to learn all aspects of making an archtop guitar from two of the finest archtop makers. Mark has been a full time guitar maker since 1998. Mark says...<i>When creating a guitar today, I draw from a lifetime of handcraft experience, many years of lutherie practice, and a collection of the finest tonewoods from around the world.</i><br />
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Mark offers several models of <a href="http://www.blanchardguitars.com/guitarpages/flattops/flattops.html">Flattop guitars</a>, <a href="http://www.blanchardguitars.com/guitarpages/archtops/archtops.html">Archtops</a> and <a href="http://www.blanchardguitars.com/guitarpages/nylon_string/nylon.html">Nylon string guitars</a>.<br />
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<script type='text/javascript'>$(function() {$('#spotlight2').cycle({pause: true,});});</script>Mitesh Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04062310098334799967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312089166572637931.post-55138113704990341682011-08-09T18:56:00.000-07:002011-08-09T18:56:29.935-07:00Luthier Mark Berry : Mark Berry GuitarsAbout Mark Berry and Mark Berry Guitars from <a href="http://www.markberryguitars.com/">http://www.markberryguitars.com/</a>
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<div class='outerEdge' style='float:left; margin: 0 20px 0 0'><div class='innerEdge'><a rel='prettyPhoto[markberryguitars_gal]' href='http://farm1.static.flickr.com/172/373189984_a764c56440_z.jpg'><img alt='373189984_a764c56440_z-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' title='373189984_a764c56440_z-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' src='http://farm1.static.flickr.com/172/373189984_a764c56440_z.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a></div></div>Mark has been a furniture maker for over 25 years, and a luthier for near a decade. He lives and works in Sonoma county (California), which is noted for it's many talented guitar makers and its active luthier community. <br />
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Mark was trained at <a href="http://www.fleishmaninstruments.com/lsi.html">Luthiers School International</a>, and acknowledges the continued support of Harry Fleishman of Fleishman Instruments, as well as a number of other fine luthiers. He is a member of both the Guild of American Luthiers and the Northern California Association of Luthiers. For more on Mark's journey to becoming a luthier, read <a href="http://www1.pressdemocrat.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20030814/NEWS/70112008">here</a>. This is what Harry Fleishman had to say about Mark... <a name='more'></a><i>Mark Berry's ‘Sympatica’ guitars have all the warmth of a fine traditional Spanish Flamenco, with the characteristic snap you'd expect, along with balance and a modern clarity. Listen to <a href="http://www.marktaylorflamenco.com/">Mark Taylor</a> playing his guitars and you'll hear what I mean. When I need advice about Flamenco guitars now, I go to Mark Berry.</i><br /><br />
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Mark offers Classical and Flamenco models.<br />
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Mark's site also hosts some sound samples of his guitars on his site, linked below...<br />
<a href="http://www.markberryguitars.com/mp3/anthony_gladwell_10.mp3">Anthony Gladwell</a> | <a href="http://www.markberryguitars.com/mp3/mark_taylor_1.mp3">Mark Taylor</a> | <a href="http://www.markberryguitars.com/mp3/mark_taylor_2.mp3">Mark Taylor</a> <br />
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<script type='text/javascript'>$(function() {$('#spotlight2').cycle({pause: true,});});</script>Mitesh Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04062310098334799967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312089166572637931.post-60377364808205557442011-08-08T15:45:00.000-07:002011-08-08T15:45:14.386-07:00Luthier Allan Beardsell : Beardsell GuitarsAbout Allan Beardsell and Beardsell Guitars from <a href="http://www.beardsellguitars.com/">http://www.beardsellguitars.com</a><br />
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<div class='outerEdge' style='float:left; margin: 0 20px 0 0'><div class='innerEdge'><a rel='prettyPhoto[beardsellguitars_gal]' href='http://www.beardsellguitars.com/svmanager/4g//images/IMG_6890.jpg'><img alt='IMG_6890-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' title='IMG_6890-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' src='http://www.beardsellguitars.com/svmanager/4g//images/IMG_6890.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a></div></div>Allan has been playing, repairing, and generally thinking about guitars for most of the past 25-30 years. The last 15 years have seen him making them professionally for genius musicians luminous and obscure alike, from Lou Reed of the Velvet Underground, to avant-garde musician and filmmaker Henry Kaiser, from local dudes the Weakerthans, to Quebecois noise/folk fusionist Rene Lussier. <br />
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His work has been featured in "<a href="http://www.fretboardjournal.com/features/magazine/alternate-universe">The Fretboard Journal</a>" and Acoustic Guitar Magazine. He lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with his family, and likes to cook. He works amid a swirling miasma of wood, dust, shavings, smells and tools, in a small, chaotic, converted garage.<a name='more'></a> Allan Beardsell has specialized in the creation of flat-topped steel and nylon stringed guitars. Recently, he has expanded this pursuit to include arched-top mandolins and electric guitars, electric banjos and harp guitars. His abiding interest in historical instruments and contemporary guitar technology has imparted a profound impression on the visual design and structural components of his work.<br /><br />
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<script type='text/javascript'>$(function() {$('#spotlight2').cycle({pause: true,});});</script>Mitesh Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04062310098334799967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312089166572637931.post-52281143044460542162011-08-06T17:35:00.000-07:002011-08-06T17:35:43.220-07:00Luthier Michael Bashkin : Bashkin GuitarsAbout Michael Bashkin and Bashkin Guitars from <a href="http://www.bashkinguitars.com/">http://www.bashkinguitars.com/</a><br />
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<div class='outerEdge' style='float:left; margin: 0 20px 0 0'><div class='innerEdge'><a rel='prettyPhoto[bashkinguitars_gal]' href='http://www.bashkinguitars.com/images/albums/placencia-OM/5.JPG'><img alt='5-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' title='5-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' src='http://www.bashkinguitars.com/images/albums/placencia-OM/5.JPG' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a></div></div>Michael's love for guitar making grew out of his interest in wood. He began making guitars in 1994 during his graduate studies in forestry at Colorado State University. While subsequently teaching tropical forestry in Belize, Central America, Michael took the opportunity to hand select many of the unique woods which are featured in his guitars. Along the way, he had the opportunity to study with noted luthiers Ervin Somogyi and Harry Fleishman. His approach to guitar-making, emphasizing a seamless connection between aesthetics and functionality, has been influenced by the work of both these master guitar makers. In 1998, Michael opened a shop in Fort Collins, Colorado, making guitars full-time.
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Previously, Michael was a soil scientist for the U.S. Forest Service, a research assistant at Duke University studying tree response to climate change, and a commercial photography assistant in New York City. His love of photography and of Japanese wood-block prints is ingrained in his approach to guitar making, particularly in his Collector Series guitars, (African Blackwood OO-12 Fret and the Great Wave models).<br />
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<a href="http://www.bashkinguitars.com/bashkin-guitars-folio.php?album=8">Placenia (OM)</a> | <a href="http://www.bashkinguitars.com/bashkin-guitars-folio.php?album=6">Belleza (Grand Concert)</a> | <a href="http://www.bashkinguitars.com/bashkin-guitars-folio.php?album=7">00-12</a> | <a href="http://www.bashkinguitars.com/bashkin-guitars-folio.php?album=11">SJ-12</a> <br /> Presentation Series :<br />
<a href="http://www.bashkinguitars.com/bashkin-guitars-folio.php?album=21">African Black Wood 00-12</a> | <a href="http://www.bashkinguitars.com/bashkin-guitars-folio.php?album=22">Great Wave</a> | <a href="http://www.bashkinguitars.com/bashkin-guitars-folio.php?album=41">Flute Player</a> | <a href="http://www.bashkinguitars.com/bashkin-guitars-folio.php?album=42">Santantonio</a><br />
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<script type='text/javascript'>$(function() {$('#spotlight2').cycle({pause: true,});});</script>Mitesh Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04062310098334799967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312089166572637931.post-20206058048190839122011-08-03T11:16:00.000-07:002011-08-03T11:16:19.894-07:00Luthier Brian Applegate : Applegate GuitarsAbout Brian Applegate and Applegate Guitars from <a href="http://www.applegateguitars.com/">http://www.applegateguitars.com/</a><br />
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<div class='outerEdge' style='float:left; margin: 0 20px 0 0'><div class='innerEdge'><a rel='prettyPhoto[applegateguitars_gal]' href='http://www.applegateguitars.com/gallery/albums/inlays/InlayCocoboloinpearllogo.jpg'><img alt='InlayCocoboloinpearllogo-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' title='InlayCocoboloinpearllogo-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' src='http://www.applegateguitars.com/gallery/albums/inlays/InlayCocoboloinpearllogo.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a></div></div>Brian's Decision to become a luthier began during his trip to Spain in 1997. While visiting the historic Alhambra in Granada, he purchased a classical guitar from a nearby luthier and was privileged to tour his shop. <br />
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Although brian had always loved woodworking and had a passion for guitars, his time spent marveling at that luthier's shop and beautiful instruments spurred an epiphany that he wanted to become a guitar maker, himself. Brian's interest quickly became a passion and then an obsession to create the finest guitars possible. Brian built his first instrument in 1998 and quit his day job in 2001 to make guitars full time, thus, Applegate Guitars was born.
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<i>My rapid progression in this craft would not have been possible without the instruction, guidance and inspiration from master luthier Jim Olson. Jim is clearly one of the finest luthiers in the world, but also a mentor and good friend. My life took a very fortunate turn the day that Jim allowed me nto his shop to "help out" a bit. Clearly that was the experience that served to help me launch Applegate Guitars. because of Jim's generosity and continuing mentorship, I am forever in his debt. Take a look at some of his new, always inspiring work on his website.</i><br />
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Brian offers five <a href="http://www.applegateguitars.com/guitars.html">models</a>, <a href="http://www.applegateguitars.com/gallery/index.php?album=SJ">SJ</a> (Small Jumbo), <a href="http://www.applegateguitars.com/gallery/index.php?album=jumbo">Jumbo</a>, <a href="http://www.applegateguitars.com/gallery/index.php?album=jumbo-baritone">Jumbo Baritone</a>, <a href="http://www.applegateguitars.com/gallery/index.php?album=classical">Classical</a> and <a href="http://www.applegateguitars.com/gallery/index.php?album=FS">FS</a> (Finger Style).<br />
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<script type='text/javascript'>$(function() {$('#spotlight2').cycle({pause: true,});});</script>Mitesh Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04062310098334799967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312089166572637931.post-14325710252347948712011-08-02T08:46:00.000-07:002011-08-02T08:46:28.807-07:00Luthier Terry Whipple : WhippleCreek GuitarsAbout Terry Whipple and WhippleCreek Guitars from <a href="http://www.whipplecreekguitars.com/">http://www.whipplecreekguitars.com/</a><br />
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<div class='outerEdge' style='float:left; margin: 0 20px 0 0'><div class='innerEdge'><a rel='prettyPhoto[whipplecreekguitars_gal]' href='http://www.whipplecreekguitars.com/images/standard_front.jpg'><img alt='standard_front-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' title='standard_front-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' src='http://www.whipplecreekguitars.com/images/standard_front.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a></div></div>Terry Whipple is a luthier based in southwestern Illinois in the Shawnee Hills. Terry first came into prominence with his guitars being used by Robert Bowlin. Terry says he always had his hands on wood since he was a kid. Like most everyone else, when Terry started playing guitar, he began to attempt instrument setups and repairs on his as well as other adventurous friends’ instruments. This was about 30 years ago.<br /><br />
About 15 years ago Terry lost fingertips on two fingers of his left hand. It took him a while to find a guitar that was actually made left handed. When he did, he wasn’t happy with it and thought, he can do better than that. <a name='more'></a>Terry met Chris Rothrock (also a luthier) who was very generous with his time and knowledge in guitar making. After meeting Robert Bowlin, Terry came to discover his gifted talents as a woodworker, subsequently, his luthier career and skills took off, bringing him where he is today.
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<script type='text/javascript'>$(function() {$('#spotlight2').cycle({pause: true,});});</script>Mitesh Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04062310098334799967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312089166572637931.post-6863656942128274772011-08-01T08:43:00.000-07:002011-08-01T08:43:32.194-07:00Luthier Jim Worland : Worland GuitarsAbout Jim Worland and Worland Guitars from <a href="http://www.worlandguitars.com/">http://www.worlandguitars.com/</a><br />
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<div class='outerEdge' style='float:left; margin: 0 20px 0 0'><div class='innerEdge'><a rel='prettyPhoto[worlandguitars_gal]' href='http://www.worlandguitars.com/projects/lyraharp/Constr%20final3.jpg'><img alt='Constr%20final3-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' title='Constr%20final3-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' src='http://www.worlandguitars.com/projects/lyraharp/Constr%20final3.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a></div></div>Jim began making instruments when he was 16 by taking scrap wood and mounting old microphone parts for pickups. Those experiments weren't very successful but they sent him on a path to being a full time musical instrument maker. <br />
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His first foray into acoustic instruments began in 1991 when he made a simple wooden banjo as a wood working project. As he got his courage up, he began to make acoustic guitars for himself and was amazed that his crude guitars played and sounded so much better than his nice looking factory guitars. His playing took off to a much higher level and he was sold on the benefit of a hand made instrument.<br />
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Jim studied with Charles Fox and began to set up a guitar making shop. Eventually he was able to quit his day job as a design engineer and work on his guitars full time. Currently, Jim makes custom guitars and other string instruments in his shop full time. He also teaches guitar making on a one-on-one basis and occasionally take on an apprentice to help out. Jim says, <i>Simple or elaborate, the instruments I create are custom made according to whatever the customer wants. What I enjoy doing most is collaborating with artists and musicians in designing and creating their dream instruments. The greatest payment I receive is to hear the new instrument being played by its new owner and seeing the smile on their face as they see and hear it for the first time.</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.worlandguitars.com/articles/AG%20apr%2007.html">Acoustic Guitar April 2007</a> referred to Jim with the words, "<i>Luthier Jim Worland makes just about anything that has a soundbox and strings. His offerings start out with very affordable steel-string flattops and move all the way into outlandish multi-string harp guitars</i>."<br />
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The <a href="http://www.worlandguitars.com/Models/models.html">Models</a> page on Jim's site categorizes his offerings as "<a href="http://www.worlandguitars.com/Models/models-%201%20six%20strings.html">Six-String Guitars</a>", "<a href="http://www.worlandguitars.com/Models/models-%202%20unusual%20instruments.html">Unusual Instruments</a>" and "<a href="http://www.worlandguitars.com/Models/models-%203%20very%20unusual.html">Very Unusual Instruments</a>", one may visit Jim's site to see what does that mean!<br />
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<script type='text/javascript'>$(function() {$('#spotlight2').cycle({pause: true,});});</script>Mitesh Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04062310098334799967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312089166572637931.post-69667401098272564332011-07-29T11:19:00.000-07:002011-07-29T11:19:15.099-07:00Luthier David Antony Reed : DARLuthier GuitarsAbout David Antony Reed and DAR Luthier Guitars from <a href="http://www.darluthier.com/">http://www.darluthier.com/</a><br />
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<div class='outerEdge' style='float:left; margin: 0 20px 0 0'><div class='innerEdge'><a rel='prettyPhoto[darluthier_gal]' href='http://www.darluthier.com/images/gallery/100-Full-Views-Front/VaultBack-full-profile.jpg'><img alt='VaultBack-full-profile-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' title='VaultBack-full-profile-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' src='http://www.darluthier.com/images/gallery/100-Full-Views-Front/VaultBack-full-profile.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a></div></div>Like many, David came to Luthiery out of necessity. <br />
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He had always wanted to have a guitar and learn to play but could never afford one. David, by chance, got to play and examine a friend's guitar, and realised that he could probably make one if he had certain machined parts (like, machine heads, Strings, Frets etc.). So he took many measurements of his friend's Guitar and went to local guitar shop, ‘Bandwagon” in Perth (Scotland) and inquired if he could buy some machine heads, strings and fret wire. The owner, Pete, happily obliged and said he’d like to see it (the guitar) after David was done. Thus started David's pursuit to become a Luthier.<a name='more'></a><br />
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Then, David visited a local timber merchants and got some high grade oak veneered ply wood, some pine for braces and blocks, some oak for a fingerboard and a pot of wood glue. They asked david there as well what he was up to and after telling them, one old man offered to give him a spoke shave to shape the neck, which he delivered to david, and he still uses it to this day! So, with a scaffolding plank for the neck, the wood I’d bought, the machine heads and fret wire, some ceramic tiles for inlays, golf tees for bridge pins, some brass for a nut and saddle, some very basic hand tools and a ‘Black and Decker’ workmate, I set about making a guitar and finished a couple of weeks later.<br />
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<script type='text/javascript'>$(function() {$('#spotlight2').cycle({pause: true,});});</script>Mitesh Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04062310098334799967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312089166572637931.post-2854199421400145962011-07-28T11:22:00.000-07:002011-07-28T11:22:22.618-07:00Luthier Balazs Prohaszka : Prohaszka GuitarsAbout Balazs Prohaszka and Prohaszka Guitars from <a href="http://www.prohaszkaguitars.com/">http://www.prohaszkaguitars.com/</a><br />
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<div class='outerEdge' style='float:left; margin: 0 20px 0 0'><div class='innerEdge'><a rel='prettyPhoto[prohaszkaguitars_gal]' href='http://www.prohaszkaguitars.com/assets/owl_angle.jpg'><img alt='owl_angle-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' title='owl_angle-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' src='http://www.prohaszkaguitars.com/assets/owl_angle.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a></div></div>Balazs's path as guitar maker began at a Hungarian school of lutherie where he learned to make and repair guitars, violins, and lute type instruments. <br />
<br />Afterward, he worked in his teacher's workshop crafting all sorts of instruments with main focus on violins. In 1997 he went to work for a double-bass workshop where he built and restored double basses, many made by the best European makers dating as far back as the 17th century. Balazs says,"<i>The experience serves me well: few instruments are as diverse in music as the double bass—except the guitar.</i>"<a name='more'></a><br /><br />
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Mario currently offers following guitars...<br /> Dreadnought | OM/D | 12 Fret OM/D | 12 Fret Dreadnought | Slope Shouldered Dreadnought | 12 Fret Zero <a name='more'></a><br />
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<script type='text/javascript'>$(function() {$('#spotlight2').cycle({pause: true,});});</script>Mitesh Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04062310098334799967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312089166572637931.post-41997496639882683332011-07-25T10:43:00.000-07:002011-07-25T10:43:28.851-07:00Luthier Leo Posch : WildFlower GuitarsAbout Leo Posch and WildFlower Guitars from his <a href="http://home.earthlink.net/~leoposch/home/">site</a><br />
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<div class='outerEdge' style='float:left; margin: 0 20px 0 0'><div class='innerEdge'><a rel='prettyPhoto[leoposch_gal]' href='https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_x-QYNL5yiTQ/TTHzqew3JLI/AAAAAAAACYg/pwm5WfAmnfQ/s512/DSC_1681%20copy.jpg'><img alt='DSC_1681%20copy-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' title='DSC_1681%20copy-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' src='https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_x-QYNL5yiTQ/TTHzqew3JLI/AAAAAAAACYg/pwm5WfAmnfQ/s512/DSC_1681%20copy.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a></div></div>Leo started learning guitar at about 14 and since it was a cheap one, it needed work. Since he liked to take things apart and put them back together Leo would mess around with it to figure out how to make it better. When he started playing banjo he "worked" on it too. Leo built his first banjo with a Liberty pot and a big chunk of mahogany that a co-worker just gave him. That was in 1980.<br />
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Repairing stringed instruments was Leo's main focus for many years and he has worked on some great instruments and some horrible ones. He made several banjos and many banjo necks from 1980 to 2005 and had the thought of making a guitar as a possibility <a name='more'></a>in the back of his head but didn't have the gumption to try it until a customer, Roger, told him about some of the problems he was having with his guitars and how he didn't care for one thing or another in the new guitars available. That was when Leo offered Roger to make him just the instrument he was longing for. Before Leo finished Roger's guitar, he had more orders for new guitars! Now Leo's primary focus is creating new custom guitars for clients both near and far.<br />
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href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_x-QYNL5yiTQ/R7zyBs8MO-I/AAAAAAAAAFs/nWN259G2YfY/s512/%2316front.jpg'><img alt='%2316front-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-17' title='%2316front-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-17' src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_x-QYNL5yiTQ/R7zyBs8MO-I/AAAAAAAAAFs/nWN259G2YfY/s512/%2316front.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a><a rel='prettyPhoto[leoposch_gal]' href='https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_x-QYNL5yiTQ/R7zxnM8MO8I/AAAAAAAAAFg/MbeIjGBvjuQ/s512/%2318_front.jpg'><img alt='%2318_front-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-18' title='%2318_front-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-18' src='https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_x-QYNL5yiTQ/R7zxnM8MO8I/AAAAAAAAAFg/MbeIjGBvjuQ/s512/%2318_front.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a></div></div></div>Leo says, <i>Both of my Grandpas played music. Herman Posch was a fiddler and harmonica player. Charles Osburn played mandolin and was a big fan of Bill Monroe. Charles was also an independent mechanic who worked in the garage, back of his house.</i> He adds, <i>Being a good listener, I love to take a client's wishes, ideas and needs and apply them to their instrument, whether it be one they already have or one we are going to make.</i><br />
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Leo offers several models of Guitars, Banjos and Mandolins.<br />
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<script type='text/javascript'>$(function() {$('#spotlight2').cycle({pause: true,});});</script>Mitesh Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04062310098334799967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312089166572637931.post-87799908284574688932011-07-24T07:18:00.000-07:002011-07-24T07:18:38.792-07:00Luthier Kevin Muiderman : Muiderman GuitarsAbout Kevin Muiderman and Muiderman Guitars from <a href="http://www.muidermanguitars.com/">http://www.muidermanguitars.com/</a><br />
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<div class='outerEdge' style='float:left; margin: 0 20px 0 0'><div class='innerEdge'><a rel='prettyPhoto[muidermanguitars_gal]' href='http://www.muidermanguitars.com/gallery/ieclassical2/c8.jpg'><img alt='c8-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' title='c8-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' src='http://www.muidermanguitars.com/gallery/ieclassical2/c8.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a></div></div>Kevin Muiderman (pronounced like “Spiderman”) is a guitar maker and guitar player currently living with his family on the plains of North Dakota. <br />
<br />He is known for his innovative “double top” (aka “sandwich top”) guitars and his use of graphite composite bracing. Over the last decade Kevin has developed sandwich tops and alternative bracing designs which provide the concert classical player and the professional steel string player greater dynamic range than previously available. Having been a woodworker, sculptor, and guitar player for years, making guitars had been Kevin's a dream since childhood.<a name='more'></a> In the early '90s, Kevin trained with master guitar makers Ivon Schmukler and Alan Chapman at <a href="http://www.leedsguitar.com/">Leeds Guitar Maker's School in Northampton MA</a>. In addition to learning the craft of making traditionally made instruments, Kevin studied Alan Chapman's methods for designing and creating carbon fiber, lattice braced guitars using "test bed" techniques to work through designs before going into production.<br />
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This is what Kevin has to say about his work, <i>Muiderman Guitars are a blend of traditional hand-craftsmanship and new acoustic technology. In recent years, luthier Kevin Muiderman has added the scientific method to the traditional craft of making guitars. Combined with the use of the finest tonewoods, his experimentation with carbon fiber laminates, “double tops” and non-traditional bracing methods have produced guitars—both classical and steel string—that deliver a boldness, volume, and clarity of note not found elsewhere.</i><br />
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src='http://www.muidermanguitars.com/models/steel/sfinal.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a><a rel='prettyPhoto[muidermanguitars_gal]' href='http://www.muidermanguitars.com/models/steel/steel1.jpg'><img alt='steel1-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-14' title='steel1-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-14' src='http://www.muidermanguitars.com/models/steel/steel1.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a><a rel='prettyPhoto[muidermanguitars_gal]' href='http://www.muidermanguitars.com/gallery/bzslot/bz6.jpg'><img alt='bz6-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-15' title='bz6-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-15' src='http://www.muidermanguitars.com/gallery/bzslot/bz6.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a><a rel='prettyPhoto[muidermanguitars_gal]' href='http://www.muidermanguitars.com/gallery/bzslot/bz2.jpg'><img alt='bz2-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-16' title='bz2-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-16' src='http://www.muidermanguitars.com/gallery/bzslot/bz2.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a><a rel='prettyPhoto[muidermanguitars_gal]' href='http://www.muidermanguitars.com/gallery/bzslot/bz3.jpg'><img alt='bz3-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-17' title='bz3-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-17' src='http://www.muidermanguitars.com/gallery/bzslot/bz3.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a><a rel='prettyPhoto[muidermanguitars_gal]' href='http://www.muidermanguitars.com/gallery/bzslot/bz4.jpg'><img alt='bz4-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-18' title='bz4-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-18' src='http://www.muidermanguitars.com/gallery/bzslot/bz4.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a><a rel='prettyPhoto[muidermanguitars_gal]' href='http://www.muidermanguitars.com/gallery/bzslot/bz5.jpg'><img alt='bz5-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-19' title='bz5-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-19' src='http://www.muidermanguitars.com/gallery/bzslot/bz5.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a></div></div></div>Kevin adds, <i>Muiderman Steel String Guitars are particularly suited for finger style players, rhythm players, and flat pickers who demand extra responsiveness, a piano-like attack, and single note clarity. The guitars’ dynamic range affords players satisfying articulation and musical expression. Muiderman Classical Guitars, while maintaining the warmth of traditional instruments, have a particular evenness of tone and impressive volume, which allows even the subtlest of musical expressions to carry to the back of an auditorium.</i>
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Kevin offers several models of Guitars and Mendolins.<br />
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<script type='text/javascript'>$(function() {$('#spotlight2').cycle({pause: true,});});</script>Mitesh Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04062310098334799967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312089166572637931.post-36755180625206876372011-07-23T14:30:00.000-07:002011-07-23T14:30:10.053-07:00Luthier Ken Miller : KenMiller GuitarsAbout Ken Miller and KenMiller Guitars from <a href="http://www.kenmillerguitars.com/">http://www.kenmillerguitars.com/</a><br />
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<div class='outerEdge' style='float:left; margin: 0 20px 0 0'><div class='innerEdge'><a rel='prettyPhoto[kenmillerguitars_gal]' href='http://www.kenmillerguitars.com/images/kamp2009/kamp09face.jpg'><img alt='kamp09face-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' title='kamp09face-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' src='http://www.kenmillerguitars.com/images/kamp2009/kamp09face.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a></div></div>Ken Miller started his guitar making career in 1962 when his guitar needed repairs and he fixed it himself. Soon other people were bringing their instruments to him to repair. In the early 70's he spent several years working at Guild Guitars in Westerly, Rhode Island in a variety of positions including assistant foreman in final assembly. <br />
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In the following years Ken focused mostly on repairs while managing to make one to four instruments per year. With his wife, Virginia, designing and cutting inlays, they are now making guitars full time. While specializing in fretted instruments Ken has made banjos, balalaikas, dulcimers, mandolins, guitars, and ukuleles.<a name='more'></a> In fact, he has created almost anything that caught his fancy or the interest of a customer. He tends to make guitars in "traditional" styles although his Acousteel guitars use an adaptation of the new "Kasha-Schneider" bracing concept.<br />
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rel='prettyPhoto[kenmillerguitars_gal]' href='http://www.kenmillerguitars.com/images/kamp2009/kamp09back.jpg'><img alt='kamp09back-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-21' title='kamp09back-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-21' src='http://www.kenmillerguitars.com/images/kamp2009/kamp09back.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a><a rel='prettyPhoto[kenmillerguitars_gal]' href='http://www.kenmillerguitars.com/images/kamp2009/kamp09inlay.jpg'><img alt='kamp09inlay-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-22' title='kamp09inlay-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-22' src='http://www.kenmillerguitars.com/images/kamp2009/kamp09inlay.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a><a rel='prettyPhoto[kenmillerguitars_gal]' href='http://www.kenmillerguitars.com/images/kamp2009/kamp09bridge.jpg'><img alt='kamp09bridge-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-23' title='kamp09bridge-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-23' src='http://www.kenmillerguitars.com/images/kamp2009/kamp09bridge.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a><a rel='prettyPhoto[kenmillerguitars_gal]' href='http://www.kenmillerguitars.com/images/kamp2009/kamp09sound.jpg'><img alt='kamp09sound-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-24' title='kamp09sound-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-24' src='http://www.kenmillerguitars.com/images/kamp2009/kamp09sound.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a></div></div></div>This is what Ken has to say about their work...<br />
<i>Specializing in fretted instruments, we design and create each individually handmade instrument with an endless variety of options available to the customer - including woods (and extra fancy woods), inlays of shell, stone, metals and wood, and carving. We enjoy making guitars with traditional materials, and are proud that the Brazilian Rosewood, Koa, and Ivory that we use are all from salvage or renewable harvest sources, so as not to contribute to the global depletion of these materials - while honoring those already harvested by recycling. These instruments are our interpretations of traditional art and designs which have inspired us and others. </i><br />
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Ken adds, <i>We believe that a world class instrument is made of three essential components: (1) It must have quality sound and good volume, (2) it must be comfortable to play, and (3) it must be visually artistic and appealing. The final product is not only a result of our skills, but it is also an accumulation of the energy that is transferred from the guitar makers into the very wood itself. We believe that our intention to create the very best guitar possible and our love of the work are incorporated into the essence of the instrument. We invite you to play our instruments and experience this essence.</i><br />
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Ken's offerings include Acoustic steel string, Classical, Flamenco, Guitarcimer, Mandolin, Ukulele etc.<br />
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<script type='text/javascript'>$(function() {$('#spotlight2').cycle({pause: true,});});</script>Mitesh Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04062310098334799967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312089166572637931.post-88390165919278614362011-07-21T12:09:00.000-07:002011-07-21T12:09:23.724-07:00Luthier Adrian Lucas : Lucas GuitarsAbout Adrian Lucas and Lucas Guitars from <a href="http://www.lucasguitars.co.uk/">http://www.lucasguitars.co.uk/</a><br />
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Adrian was born in Lincoln, England in 1957 and began playing guitar at the age of fourteen. In the late 70s he studied architecture, and left college with a degree and a sense of structure and form. A stint as a joiner reinforced his interest in working with wood, originally absorbed as a child in the environment of the family joinery business. Meanwhile constant activity as a musician deepened his understanding of the guitar from a player's perspective.<br /><br />
Adrian began making guitars in 1990 at an evening class under the tutelage of Roy Courtnall, learning traditional Spanish methods. Having set up his own workshop, he soon began exploring ideas<a name='more'></a> from many other makers as well as developing his own concepts, and has experimented with and refined these over the years. He has always listened to feedback from the most demanding of players and simultaneously has become sensitised to what he is listening for in a great guitar.<br />
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<div class='outerEdge' style='float:right; margin: 0 0 0 20px'><div class='innerEdge'><div id='spotlight2'><a rel='prettyPhoto[lucasguitars_gal]' href='http://www.lucasguitars.co.uk/lucas%20guitars/83-full-front.jpg'><img alt='83-full-front-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-2' title='83-full-front-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-2' src='http://www.lucasguitars.co.uk/lucas%20guitars/83-full-front.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a><a rel='prettyPhoto[lucasguitars_gal]' href='http://www.lucasguitars.co.uk/lucas%20guitars/80-full-front.jpg'><img alt='80-full-front-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-3' title='80-full-front-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-3' src='http://www.lucasguitars.co.uk/lucas%20guitars/80-full-front.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a><a rel='prettyPhoto[lucasguitars_gal]' href='http://www.lucasguitars.co.uk/lucas%20guitars/87-full-front.jpg'><img alt='87-full-front-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-4' 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<div class='outerEdge' style='float:left; margin: 0 20px 0 0'><div class='innerEdge'><a rel='prettyPhoto[edwardkleinguitars_gal]' href='http://www.edwardkleinguitars.com/assets/images/db_images/db_Ellipse-front-high-res-web1.jpg'><img alt='db_Ellipse-front-high-res-web1-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' title='db_Ellipse-front-high-res-web1-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' src='http://www.edwardkleinguitars.com/assets/images/db_images/db_Ellipse-front-high-res-web1.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a></div></div>Edward believes he is well suited to the challenging work involved in lutherie. Having a well rounded formal education in both technical and artistic disciplines, it is evident that Ed incorporates a multifaceted and inventive approach into his guitar making. <br />
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After graduating with a degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Windsor, Edward Klein spent a relatively short time working in industry as a professional engineer. Becoming increasingly aware of an interest in the creative arts, along with a passion for guitar making, Ed enrolled in the three year program at Sheridan College School of Crafts and Design in Oakville.<a name='more'></a> This marked a change in career, beginning with a focus on studio furniture. Earlier musical exposure to the piano and guitar when younger now acted as a catalyst to eventually lead into becoming a self-taught luthier. The combination of studies in both technology and art is reflected in his creations, bringing a unique perspective often illustrating this duality.<br />
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Ed has produced and exhibited award winning work spanning over two decades, and continues to present innovative designs rich in personal expression, ranging from traditional to avant garde styles. Ed's recent projects represent some departure from convention, respect for tradition notwithstanding, with the intention of exploring alternatives that potentially improve function, provide beneficial features, or simply offer a different aesthetic treatment. It is to this end that Ed continues investigating form, surface, structure and the use of different materials and methods of fabrication in the design of the guitar.<br />
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alt='db_07__ZigZag_Flamenco_guitar_resized3-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-17' title='db_07__ZigZag_Flamenco_guitar_resized3-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-17' src='http://www.edwardkleinguitars.com/assets/images/db_images/db_07__ZigZag_Flamenco_guitar_resized3.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a><a rel='prettyPhoto[edwardkleinguitars_gal]' href='http://www.edwardkleinguitars.com/assets/images/db_images/db_08__ZigZag_Flamenco_details_resized3.jpg'><img alt='db_08__ZigZag_Flamenco_details_resized3-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-18' title='db_08__ZigZag_Flamenco_details_resized3-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-18' src='http://www.edwardkleinguitars.com/assets/images/db_images/db_08__ZigZag_Flamenco_details_resized3.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a><a rel='prettyPhoto[edwardkleinguitars_gal]' href='http://www.edwardkleinguitars.com/assets/images/db_images/db_09__ZigZag_Steel_String_guitar_resized3.jpg'><img 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Ed elaborates...<i>Lightweight aluminum sheet metal, bent and folded in a corrugated manner, is mechanically riveted to the wood top and back. This method is celebrated aesthetically as a repeating element embellishing the body perimeter and soundhole. Sculpting on the head and bridge make reference to the ZigZag line, carrying this theme from the metal into the woodwork. The neck is mechanically joined to the body in an inboard fashion without a protruding heel, affording more comfortable reach in the absence of a cutaway when fingering in higher positions on the fretboard. The surfaces of the metal and the plastic golpeador (tapping plate) are decoratively patterned adding depth and layering. The sound emanating from these guitars is well balanced with a pleasant and subtle bright metallic quality. ZigZag was part of an exhibition ‘Mutations-Matière-Son’ at Centre Materia in Quebec City.</i><br />
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<script type='text/javascript'>$(function() {$('#spotlight2').cycle({pause: true,});});</script>Mitesh Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04062310098334799967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312089166572637931.post-86676101481385475222011-07-19T04:59:00.000-07:002011-07-19T04:59:09.371-07:00Luthier Waddy Thomson : WaddyThomson GuitarsAbout Waddy Thomson and WaddyThomson Guitars from <a href="http://waddythomsonguitars.com/">http://waddythomsonguitars.com/</a><br />
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<div class='outerEdge' style='float:left; margin: 0 20px 0 0'><div class='innerEdge'><a rel='prettyPhoto[waddythomsonguitars_gal]' href='http://waddythomsonguitars.com/Guitar_5/g5f_04.JPG'><img alt='g5f_04-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' title='g5f_04-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' src='http://waddythomsonguitars.com/Guitar_5/g5f_04.JPG' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a></div></div>Waddy has been educating himself on the process of making guitars for longer than 20 years. When he started playing back in 1979, he became highly interested in guitar making. He even bought some books, tools and parts for making guitars, but on account of children and family responsibilities that demanded his time, he never got around to actually making a guitar.<br />
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During all these years, Waddy did study the art of Luthiery extensively, and maintained the interest. In 2006, he cam to a sudden realization that the children were happily married and settled, parents were gone, but the interest for creating guitars was still very much alive.<a name='more'></a> He continued studies of guitar making techniques on his own. He joined several guitar maker forums, and bought a library of books on the subject. Finally in 2007, he started his first guitar. It took a year, but turned out to be a guitar that he was very proud of, still is, and plays it often.<br />
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About the style of instruments Waddy makes, he says... <br />
<i>At present, I'm building Spruce topped instruments inspired by my studies of Jose Romanillos' style, and use a bracing pattern similar to his 1973 guitar that was played, for years, by Julian Bream. It produces a guitar with exceptional response and excellent projection. I find it to have a very appealing voice, with lots of reserve and breadth of tonality. Some players ask if it is a bright sound. I think that depends on your perspective. I believe it is perceived to be bright because of the incredible treble response and sustain. The trebles are bright, and have complex overtones. However, it is still a very balanced instrument with strong mids and outstanding bass with reserves to spare. Of course, I'm making them, and it's my opinion, but you can decide for yourself when you play one.</i><br />
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<i>Waddy took classical guitar lessons, but the lessons didn't take him! He does play though, in an active guitar ensemble, The Rosewood Guild, but the truth is, he says, I'm a player of limited ability. That's not to say that I don't love playing, I do, and I practice every day. Well........almost every day!</i><br />
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<script type='text/javascript'>$(function() {$('#spotlight2').cycle({pause: true,});});</script>Mitesh Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04062310098334799967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312089166572637931.post-45864681081689068782011-07-19T04:58:00.000-07:002011-07-19T04:58:16.792-07:00Luthier Joel Stehr : Stehr GuitarsAbout Joel Stehr and Stehr Guitars from <a href="http://www.stehrguitars.com/">http://www.stehrguitars.com/</a><br />
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<div class='outerEdge' style='float:left; margin: 0 20px 0 0'><div class='innerEdge'><a rel='prettyPhoto[stehrguitars_gal]' href='http://www.stehrguitars.com/Gallery/SJ-Madagascar/myalbum_files/l_sinker_top(2).jpg'><img alt='l_sinker_top(2)-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' title='l_sinker_top(2)-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' src='http://www.stehrguitars.com/Gallery/SJ-Madagascar/myalbum_files/l_sinker_top(2).jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a></div></div><i>Creativity. Design. Craftsmanship. When these skills are applied to some of Mother Nature's finest woods to shape an instrument possessing subtle harmonic qualities, you have my definition of an acoustic guitar. Not coincidentally, creativity, design, craftsmanship, wood and making music define significant elements of my life and livelihood as well. </i>These words sums up why Joel is a Luthier! <br />
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Joel began his journey into the lutherie world in 2000 because it afforded him the opportunity to shape the most amazing woods on the planet into functional art objects that display the wood's aesthetic and acoustic beauty.<a name='more'></a> Even better, He could have the opportunity to share the joy of making custom guitars with customers: together, they can handpick each piece of specialty wood that goes into crafting a one-of-a-kind instrument.<br />
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Joel is mostly a self-taught luthier, the basic theory of creating acoustic guitars came from books, magazines, DVDs, the internet, and feedback from seasoned luthiers. Synthesizing those theories and learning the practical how-to of making acoustic guitars, however, took place in the workshop of trial and error.<br />
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alt='cutaway-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-16' title='cutaway-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-16' src='http://www.stehrguitars.com/Gallery/A-Machiche/myalbum_files/cutaway.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a><a rel='prettyPhoto[stehrguitars_gal]' href='http://www.stehrguitars.com/Gallery/A-Machiche/myalbum_files/sinker_top.jpg'><img alt='sinker_top-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-17' title='sinker_top-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-17' src='http://www.stehrguitars.com/Gallery/A-Machiche/myalbum_files/sinker_top.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a></div></div></div>To augment his guitar making knowledge and skills, he attended the American School of Lutherie in Portland Oregon with Master Luthier Charles Fox. Joel describes this experience as <i>Learning from the dean of educators in the field of guitar making - a man whose innovative techniques and ideas have single-handedly changed the way many modern luthiers approach the process-was an enlightening, unforgettable, and skill-enhancing experience.</i>Joel believes, <i>making a guitar requires technical expertise and intuition; it is never merely a mathematical or scientific process. I make what feels right to me, allowing my senses and instincts to guide me to a finished instrument. The result is a source of pride for both the owner and me, the culmination of a shared vision that incorporates some of the best things in life into a custom guitar</i>.<br />
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Joel offers following models.<br /> <a href="http://www.stehrguitars.com/Auditorium.htm">Auditorium</a> | <a href="http://www.stehrguitars.com/GrandAuditorium.htm">Grand Auditorium</a> | <a href="http://www.stehrguitars.com/Dreadnought.htm">Dreadnought</a> | <a href="http://www.stehrguitars.com/Jumbo.htm">Jumbo</a> | <a href="http://www.stehrguitars.com/00-Size.htm">00</a> | <a href="http://www.stehrguitars.com/SmallJumbo.htm">Small Jumbo</a> | <a href="http://www.stehrguitars.com/8-String.htm">8/12 String</a><br />
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<script type='text/javascript'>$(function() {$('#spotlight2').cycle({pause: true,});});</script>Mitesh Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04062310098334799967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312089166572637931.post-64074013763306622732011-07-08T02:28:00.000-07:002011-07-08T02:28:37.847-07:00Luthier Steve Saville : Saville GuitarsAbout Steve Saville and Saville Guitars from <a href="http://saville_guitars.webs.com/">http://saville_guitars.webs.com/</a><br />
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<div class='outerEdge' style='float:left; margin: 0 20px 0 0'><div class='innerEdge'><a rel='prettyPhoto[saville_guitars_gal]' href='http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a53/Slsaville/Dennis/DSC_0019.jpg'><img alt='DSC_0019-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' title='DSC_0019-Guitar-Luthier-LuthierDB-Image-1' src='http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a53/Slsaville/Dennis/DSC_0019.jpg' style='position: absolute;'onload='OnImageLoad(event);'></img></a></div></div>Steve started making guitars around 2005-06. He has been playing acoustic guitar more than 30 years. <br />
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Steve is a mechanical engineer graduate from Cal Poly Pomona and is working as an engineer in the medical device industry. He hold US patents in cardiac devices, embolic protection and labor and delivery. Steve has always loved wood and guitars. He has built many items from wood, but it never occurred to him that he could make a guitar until 5 years ago. That all changed when he met Kathy Wingert at the NAMM show. They talked for some time and over lunch she convinced Steve that he could make a guitar.<a name='more'></a> Steve says..."<i>Kathy is so wonderful and encouraging. She creates amazing guitars. If you ever get a chance, definitely play one of her guitars.</i>" <br />
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So, Steve studied all he could - videos, book, websites, and forums for about 6 months, and then started acquiring tools and wood. He built my first guitar from scratch, not a kit. He was certain that the guitar would end up in the trash. To his surprise, he did finish it and still plays it regularly. It is an OM, red western cedar on East Indian rosewood.<br />
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The first 6 were OM's, small jumbos and 000's. They were built according to established plans. Early in 2007, Steve attended a one week voicing course taught by Ervin Somogyi. Steve's recent guitars are standard shape, but everything else has changed. The sides are more sturdy because they are double sides, the top is lightly built to allow the strings to transfer their energy to a more active, dynamic top. Steve learned how to allow more of the top to be active and contribute to the tone and volume of the instrument. The bracing scheme is completely redesigned by him. Steve's guitars' backs are also lightly built to play a larger part of the overall sound.<br />
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Steve makes guitars part time, pretty much as a hobby. He hopes to make 6 guitars a year, but feels he is more likely to produce 4. Making guitars is a labor of love for Steve. He loves acoustic guitars and working with wood. Steve wishes..."<i>Perhaps one day I can pursue this full time, but that day is a few years away until my kids graduate from college. Until then, I plan to make a few guitars per year to help pay for college and to learn this wonderful art.</i>"<br />
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Steve offers three models, with a host of customization options.<br />Small Jumbo | Deep Bodied OM | Baritone<br />
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A couple of sound clips from Steve's <a href="http://saville_guitars.webs.com/soundclips.htm">Site</a>...<br />
<a href="http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=552141">Track 1</a> | <a href="http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=tIkpCeyrAjs">Track 2</a><br />
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