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Adjusting a Bass
Learn how to do bass setups. From an article by John Galt which appeared in "The Bottom Line."
http://www.harmony-central.com/Bass/setups.txt
Alan Carruth, Luthier
Dedham, Massachusetts, luthier offers guitar making classes, in addition to his handmade steel and nylon string acoustic guitars and other stringed instruments.
http://www.alcarruthluthier.com/
Allparts
Houston, Texas, retailer carries an extensive selection of parts for electric and acoustic guitars and basses, including Razor pickups.
http://www.allparts.com/
American School of Lutherie
Healdsburg, California, school offers courses and workshops in the art of guitar making for both novices and experienced luthiers.
http://www.americanschooloflutherie.com/
Arizona League of Lutherie
Arizona-based builders of guitars and other stringed instruments can join this organization. Includes meeting notes, a discussion forum, and related links.
http://maricopaguitarco.com/ALL/
Arto's String Calculator
Web-based software application allows luthiers to quickly calculate the tension, length, and tuning of instrument strings.
http://www.cs.helsinki.fi/u/wikla/mus/Calcs/wwwscalc.html
ASIA
Home of the Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans. Subscribe to Guitarmaker and share the ideas, techniques and skills of other luthiers.
http://www.guitarmaker.org/
Augusta Heritage Center
Located on the campus of the Davis & Elkins College, go here to find info on special programs, events, theme weeks, and housing.
http://www.augustaheritage.com/
Chris Carrington - Official Site
Download MP3s to hear this Texas-based musician's classical blend of flamenco, rock and jazz. Order custom guitars and contact the musician.
http://www.chriscarrington.com/
Decorative Inlays
Read text about the practice of stringed instrument inlay. Covers materials and tools, pearl cutting, layout and inlaying techniques.
http://www.harmony-central.com/Guitar/pearl-inlay-technique.txt
Everett Guitars
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.
http://www.everettguitars.com/
Exotic Woods
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.
http://www.exoticwoods.com/
Fleishman Instruments
Inquire about the Sebastopol, California, Luthiers School International, or check out photo galleries and audio clips of Harry Fleishman's handmade guitars and basses.
http://fleishmaninstruments.com/
Fossilized Walrus Ivory from John Mickelson
Alaskan retailer offers acoustic guitar bridge pins made from jewelry grade fossilized walrus ivory.
http://www.fossilivory.com/
FretCalc
Luthiers can download this software program for Windows to calculate accurate fret placements for any guitar scale length.
http://www.dougsparling.com/software/fretcalc/
Fuzz Research Labs
Dr. Fuzz offers a growing collection of musical instrument construction books, materials and tool suppliers, and guitar images.
http://user.aol.com/drfuzz/fuzzlabs.htm
Galloup's School of Guitar Building and Repair
Meet the instructors, view an outline of the eight-week course, check tuition rates and learn about apprenticeships.
http://www.galloupguitars.com/
Gibson - Birth of Christ Guitar
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.
http://www.gibson.com/whatsnew/pressrelease/2000/dec19a.html
Guitar Advisor
Novice and aspiring novice guitarists can get basic advice on choosing a guitar, care and feeding, repairs, and a glossary of guitar terms.
http://www.merde.org/guitar/
Guitar ReRanch
Shop for guitar finishing supplies and find instructional resources and a guide to this luthier's vintage guitar restoration services.
http://www.reranch.com/
Guitar Workshop
View this gallery of construction images from a guitar workshop with links to other guitar sites.
http://www.geocities.com/Vienna/2242/
Guitarage
Soak up knowledge on guitar anatomy, neck design, fret calculation, pearl inlay and finishing. Includes sequential lessons and set-up tips.
http://clik.to/guitarage
Guitars Serge
Explore, in English or French some of the handcrafted and custom acoustic guitars made by this Montreal-based artist. Also provides training.
http://www3.sympatico.ca/smichaud/
Harmony Central - Guitar Resources
Extensive resource for guitarists including a discussion forum, tablature, a guitar amp database, and links to manufacturers.
http://www.harmony-central.com/Guitar/
High Tech Distribution
Take a look at the brochures and get details on basses, guitars and featured artists. Includes a feedback form.
http://www.hightechdistribution.com/
John Marshall's Luthiers International
Pick up some quick tips, explore the curriculum of this guitar repair and construction school, then find out about job placement.
http://www.luthiersinternational.com/
Journal of Guitar Acoustics
Check out the contents of back issues or order the complete collection of this now-defunct periodical devoted to the science of guitar acoustics.
http://www.chrysalisguitars.com/JGA_Page.html
JR's Pik'ns
Model work after these examples of classical guitars, custom Fenders, artists' instruments and carved-top electrics.
http://www.connect.net/outhouse/jrpikns/
Karin-Rost
German shop specializes in decorative inlays, rosettes, and purflings for guitars, other stringed instruments, and accordions.
http://www.karin-rost.com/
Kathy Matsushita's Amateur Luthier Page
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.
http://pweb.jps.net/~kmatsu/
Leeds Guitarmaker's School
Meet the students and staff of this Massachusetts luthiery school, learn about the curriculum, explore tutorials, or look into applying.
http://www.leedsguitar.com/
Leeds Guitarmakers' School
Find course descriptions, an application, and other details for this Northampton, Massachusetts luthiery school, and check out the work of past students.
http://www.leedsguitar.com/index.html
Liuteria.org
Luthiers Web Portal offers a directory of stringed instrument artisans and details on the International Exhibition of Stringed Instruments in English and Italian.
http://www.liuteria.org/
Luthier Home Page
Undertake an online guitar-making apprenticeship under the watchful eye of a professional instrument maker with 30 years' experience.
http://www.cybozone.com/luthier/index.html
Luthier's Workshop Guitars
Thomas Knatt crafts handmade Classical guitars and heads the school of luthiery. Check out the instruments of find out about curriculum and tuition.
http://www.ziplink.net/~tknatt/
Luthiers Interactive of North Texas
Find out about the activities and members of this luthiery society and browse a gallery of their instruments.
http://www.lint.org/
Luthiers International
Find out about the curriculum and how to apply to the Summit School of Guitar Building and Repair in Qualicum, British Columbia.
http://www.luthiers-international.com/
Luthiers Mercantile International
Products include woods, such as African black wood and Engelmann spruce, plus tools, books, plans, finishes and electric components.
http://www.lmii.com/
Making a Headphone Amplifier
Post from Usenet describes how to take an old Walkman and convert it into a headphone amp.
http://www.harmony-central.com/Guitar/walkman-amp.txt
Making Guitars
Follow one luthier's progress in building an electric guitar from scratch. Learn about workspace requirements, tools, glues and accessories.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/4469/index.html
Martin Guitar Kit Construction
Jim Kumorek shares the wisdom gained from his experience assembling one of C.F. Martin's acoustic guitar kits, including photos and links.
http://www.angelfire.com/il3/jkumorek/
Martin's Guitar Building Pages
Teaches the names of parts, nuances of wood, techniques for making an acoustic steel-string, and where to get supplies. In English and German.
http://www.buildyourguitar.com/
MidWest Guitar
In addition to sales of acoustic, electric, and Classical guitars, this Missouri shop offers a luthiery school, repair services, and guitar kits.
http://www.midwestguitar.com/
Musical Instrument Maker's Forum
Take an online interactive course in instrument-making and find a discussion forum at this community for musicians and instrument makers.
http://www.mimf.com/
Northern California Association of Luthiers
Both amateur and professional luthiers can find membership info and photos and notes from past meetings of this organization of guitar builders.
http://www.frets.com/NCAL/
Paul Hostetter, Luthier
Read about the services of this professional luthier and explore his pages devoted to Selmer guitars, made famous by Django Reinhardt.
http://www.lutherie.net/
Rivolta Woods
Italian supplier of fine tone woods offers price lists in English and Italian, a look at recent arrivals, and a guide to trade shows.
http://www.riwoods.com/
Sergei de Jonge Guitars
Official site for this maker of hand-crafted guitars, based in Oshawa, Ontario. Provides a history of his work and contact information.
http://www.dejongeguitars.com/
Shel's Guitar Making Gallery
Luthier offers a step-by-step guide to the construction of a flat top acoustic guitar, accompanied by color photos.
http://community.middlebury.edu/~sax/guitar_building/guitar.htm
Sinopia On-Line Pigment
To give your instrument a professional finish, consult this extensive selection of oils, resins, shellacs, and varnishes.
http://www.sinopia.com/
Steve's Guide to Kit Guitars
Beginning luthiers can pick up valuable advice tailored for acoustic guitar kits from Martin's Guitarmaker's Connection.
http://www.guttenberg.k12.ia.us/dikkers_steve/KitGuitar/KitGuitar.html
Totnes School of Guitar Making
Investigate the courses offered at this school in Devon, England. It offers twelve-week classes to anyone over the age of 16.
http://www.totnesschoolofguitarmaking.co.uk/
Violin Shop at Indiana University
Working and teaching luthiery department in the prestigious Indiana School of Music details the degree, courses, and shop facilities and resources.
http://www.indiana.edu/~vlnshop/
Warmoth Guitar Products
Shop for replacement parts and guitar components, including bodies, necks, electronics, hardware, pickups, finishes, and reference books.
http://www.warmoth.com/
William R. Cumpiano, Guitarmakers - Classes
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.
http://www.cumpiano.com/Home/Classes/classes.html
Woodcraft
Musical instrument luthiers and other woodworkers can find an impressive variety of professional tools and supplies at this retailer.
http://shop.woodcraft.com/
Zamar Guitars
Amateur luthier Gary Zamar introduces his guitar building philosophy and his current projects, and offers a wealth of advice and related resources.
http://www.geocities.com/zamarguitars/

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