Source: Yanuziello Stringed Instruments A luthier who lives in the Niagara area – I found his website while perusing the Mandolin Cafe’s Builders directory. Time to update my own list!
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Arm Bevels – O’Brien Guitars
Ken Parker – Archtoppery Video Series
From Shelf to Guitar
From the fellow who brought the IKEA guitar… an ES335-style (but full hollow-body) build. From a shelf, no less. From the YouTube notes: 4,417,913 views Jun 18, 2020 This is my third guitar build, handcrafted in Brussels, Belgium. I used wood from a shelf to make the body, not only because Brian May is my …
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IKEA Guitar
I like the way he uses a bench dog to attach his vise to the bench (at 7:24).
Cumpiano handmade guitars
William R. Cumpiano—maker of artisanal guitars for almost half a century and author Source: Cumpiano handmade guitars Book: Guitarmaking: Tradition & Technology. Articles: Wood’s Appearance Why is curly maple curly? Why is rosewood purple and mahogany red? What are birdseyes? Bear claws?
Kathy Matsushita’s “Amateur Luthier” Page
Hobbyist site chronicling the stringed-instrument building projects of Kathy Matsushita. Source: Kathy Matsushita’s “Amateur Luthier” Page
Pickup The World – Love your sound
Source: Pickup The World – Love your sound
David Antony Reid Luthier :: Guitars designed, made and repaired in London
Source: David Antony Reid Luthier :: Guitars designed, made and repaired in London Now retired due to severe allergy-related health issues, he still does setup and repairs at his home in Perth, Scotland. Was a regular exhibiter at the Montreal Guitar Show. Innovative vault-back guitars. His instruments are works of art.
Homepage – Wilkie Stringed Instruments
Custom Hand-crafted Archtop guitars (and Mandolins!) Source: Homepage – Wilkie Stringed Instruments He exhibited at the MGS in 2011 and 2012. I had a quick spin with one of his Mandos, and it sounded awesome! Made me want to make one myself… He had some some excellent photos of hand-carving backs and tops, and well …
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