Learn how to do bass setups. From an article by John Galt which appeared in "The Bottom Line."
Dedham, Massachusetts, luthier offers guitar making classes, in addition to his handmade steel and nylon string acoustic guitars and other stringed instruments.
Houston, Texas, retailer carries an extensive selection of parts for electric and acoustic guitars and basses, including Razor pickups.
Healdsburg, California, school offers courses and workshops in the art of guitar making for both novices and experienced luthiers.
Arizona-based builders of guitars and other stringed instruments can join this organization. Includes meeting notes, a discussion forum, and related links.
Web-based software application allows luthiers to quickly calculate the tension, length, and tuning of instrument strings.
Home of the Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans. Subscribe to Guitarmaker and share the ideas, techniques and skills of other luthiers.
Located on the campus of the Davis & Elkins College, go here to find info on special programs, events, theme weeks, and housing.
Download MP3s to hear this Texas-based musician's classical blend of flamenco, rock and jazz. Order custom guitars and contact the musician.
Read text about the practice of stringed instrument inlay. Covers materials and tools, pearl cutting, layout and inlaying techniques.
Atlanta luthier introduces his handmade Elan and Laurel series of steel and nylon string acoustic guitars, as well as classes on guitar making and repair.
Explore he inventory of this New Jersey lutherie supply company for fine woods for bodies and necks, as well as fret wire and other supplies.
Inquire about the Sebastopol, California, Luthiers School International, or check out photo galleries and audio clips of Harry Fleishman's handmade guitars and basses.
Alaskan retailer offers acoustic guitar bridge pins made from jewelry grade fossilized walrus ivory.
Luthiers can download this software program for Windows to calculate accurate fret placements for any guitar scale length.
Dr. Fuzz offers a growing collection of musical instrument construction books, materials and tool suppliers, and guitar images.
Meet the instructors, view an outline of the eight-week course, check tuition rates and learn about apprenticeships.
Learn about the new Birth of Christ Guitar, a Gibson model Super 400 with the story of the Savior's birth told in paints and carvings.
Novice and aspiring novice guitarists can get basic advice on choosing a guitar, care and feeding, repairs, and a glossary of guitar terms.
Shop for guitar finishing supplies and find instructional resources and a guide to this luthier's vintage guitar restoration services.
View this gallery of construction images from a guitar workshop with links to other guitar sites.
Soak up knowledge on guitar anatomy, neck design, fret calculation, pearl inlay and finishing. Includes sequential lessons and set-up tips.
Explore, in English or French some of the handcrafted and custom acoustic guitars made by this Montreal-based artist. Also provides training.
Extensive resource for guitarists including a discussion forum, tablature, a guitar amp database, and links to manufacturers.
Take a look at the brochures and get details on basses, guitars and featured artists. Includes a feedback form.
Pick up some quick tips, explore the curriculum of this guitar repair and construction school, then find out about job placement.
Check out the contents of back issues or order the complete collection of this now-defunct periodical devoted to the science of guitar acoustics.
Model work after these examples of classical guitars, custom Fenders, artists' instruments and carved-top electrics.
German shop specializes in decorative inlays, rosettes, and purflings for guitars, other stringed instruments, and accordions.
Part-time acoustic guitar luthier offers a detailed guide to the tools and techniques of the trade, a peek at her projects and workshop, and related links.
Meet the students and staff of this Massachusetts luthiery school, learn about the curriculum, explore tutorials, or look into applying.
Find course descriptions, an application, and other details for this Northampton, Massachusetts luthiery school, and check out the work of past students.
Luthiers Web Portal offers a directory of stringed instrument artisans and details on the International Exhibition of Stringed Instruments in English and Italian.
Undertake an online guitar-making apprenticeship under the watchful eye of a professional instrument maker with 30 years' experience.
Thomas Knatt crafts handmade Classical guitars and heads the school of luthiery. Check out the instruments of find out about curriculum and tuition.
Find out about the activities and members of this luthiery society and browse a gallery of their instruments.
Find out about the curriculum and how to apply to the Summit School of Guitar Building and Repair in Qualicum, British Columbia.
Products include woods, such as African black wood and Engelmann spruce, plus tools, books, plans, finishes and electric components.
Post from Usenet describes how to take an old Walkman and convert it into a headphone amp.
Follow one luthier's progress in building an electric guitar from scratch. Learn about workspace requirements, tools, glues and accessories.
Jim Kumorek shares the wisdom gained from his experience assembling one of C.F. Martin's acoustic guitar kits, including photos and links.
Teaches the names of parts, nuances of wood, techniques for making an acoustic steel-string, and where to get supplies. In English and German.
In addition to sales of acoustic, electric, and Classical guitars, this Missouri shop offers a luthiery school, repair services, and guitar kits.
Take an online interactive course in instrument-making and find a discussion forum at this community for musicians and instrument makers.
Both amateur and professional luthiers can find membership info and photos and notes from past meetings of this organization of guitar builders.
Read about the services of this professional luthier and explore his pages devoted to Selmer guitars, made famous by Django Reinhardt.
Italian supplier of fine tone woods offers price lists in English and Italian, a look at recent arrivals, and a guide to trade shows.
Official site for this maker of hand-crafted guitars, based in Oshawa, Ontario. Provides a history of his work and contact information.
Luthier offers a step-by-step guide to the construction of a flat top acoustic guitar, accompanied by color photos.
To give your instrument a professional finish, consult this extensive selection of oils, resins, shellacs, and varnishes.
Beginning luthiers can pick up valuable advice tailored for acoustic guitar kits from Martin's Guitarmaker's Connection.
Investigate the courses offered at this school in Devon, England. It offers twelve-week classes to anyone over the age of 16.
Working and teaching luthiery department in the prestigious Indiana School of Music details the degree, courses, and shop facilities and resources.
Shop for replacement parts and guitar components, including bodies, necks, electronics, hardware, pickups, finishes, and reference books.
Massachusetts luthier offers one-on-one two-week courses in the art of flat top acoustic guitar luthierie. Check out some past creations and rates.
Musical instrument luthiers and other woodworkers can find an impressive variety of professional tools and supplies at this retailer.
Amateur luthier Gary Zamar introduces his guitar building philosophy and his current projects, and offers a wealth of advice and related resources.