Luthier Organizations & Online Building Links

 

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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.

Luthier Organizations & Online Building Links

 

USA

Arizona League of Lutherie

Links: Arizona League of Lutherie

(From their web site) Our goal is to share art of lutherie and help promote Arizona based builders. We hold bi-monthly get-togethers to discuss ideas and show off projects. Anyone pro, amateur or beginner is welcome.

FIGA - The Fretted Instrument Guild of America

Links: FIGA - The Fretted Instrument Guild of America

(From their web site) - The Fretted Instrument Guild of America, also known as FIGA, is a non-profit international musical organization that was founded in 1957. Our membership consists of approximately 2000 people just like you...banjo, mandolin, guitar, ukulele and related fretted musical instrument players and enthusiasts from all over the world.

Guild of American Luthiers

Links: The Guild of American Luthiers

Southern California Association of Luthiers

Links: Southern California Association of Luthiers

(From their web site) Dedicated to the advancement of guitar construction and repair.

Luthiers Interactive of North Texas

Links: Luthiers Interactive of North Texas

(From their web site) Luthier's Interactive of North Texas. LINT is an informal association of North Texas Luthier's and repair people who meet six times a year to discuss and learn new techniques and information regarding the construction and repair of stringed instruments.

A Martin CF-1 designed by Dale Unger of American Archtop

Northern California Association of Luthiers

Links: Northern California Association of Luthiers

Stringed Instrument Makers of Southern California (SIMSCal)

Links: Stringed Instrument Makers of Southern California (SIMSCal)

(From their web site) Stringed Instrument Makers of Southern California (SIMSCal) was established in November of 2004. Formed to promote association among stringed instrument makers (luthiers) in Southern California, to further the understanding of stringed instrument building, and to help improve the instrument-making skills of our members.

Sacramento Valley Luthiers Guild

Links: Sacramento Valley Luthiers Guild

(From their web site) The SVLG is a non-profit organization dedicated to the sharing of resources related to luthiery. The purpose of the guild is to provide networking and promotion for local luthiers. One of the main objectives of the guild is the free exchange of information and ideas. Among the group there is no such thing as a trade secret. Members share any discovery freely with the group. This is of great benefit to all members no matter what their skill level.

Additional Links

International

  • Italian Luthier's web portal
  • Asociación Argentina de Luthiers - link

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