Misc Luthier Links

If I can't find a spot for luthier related info it will probally end up here

Misc Luthier Links (luthierLinks.shtml) | Updated: 19-Sep-2008 - 09:27

For information on selecting a guitar for jazz visit the jazz guitar news group ( rec.music.makers.guitar.jazz) has a FAQ with answers to lots of common questions.

A page of luthier information not found on the Luthiers or luthier related pages pages.

Currently the criteria for being listed on the JazzGuitarResources.com Luthiers pages are for a builder or manufacture to have at least one hollowbody archtop guitar available.

Builders of solid body guitar suitable for jazz will be listed when time permits.

Reference click to show or hide section

 

  • Liutaio Mottola - Stringed Instrument Design

    A collection of resources on the subject of designing and building plucked stringed musical instruments, from R.M. Mottola at Liutaio Mottola, nonprofit provider of design, research and educational resources to the lutherie community.

Acoustics click to show or hide section

 

Finishing click to show or hide section

 

Basic Refinishing

French Polishing

Building click to show or hide section

 

Misc Builders click to show or hide section

 

    Builders that don't specifically have an archtop hollowbody model but do ave guitars suitable for jazz.

  • Sounds in Scale - www.soundsinscale.com

Articles click to show or hide section

 

  • The Archtop Jazz Guitar by Fernando Alonso Jaén (Maker of Jaén Archtop Guitars) - link
  • Installing a Clear Pickguard by Frank Ford - link

    Frets.com - As the site says, is the owner's manual that you did not get with your instrument.

  • NEW Some Thoughts on the Differences Between Handmade and Factory Made Guitars by Ervin Somogyi - link

Misc Luthier Links (luthierLinks.shtml) | Updated: 2008 Sep 19 - 09:27

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