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Violin Setups, Part One by Michael Darnton
To the uninitiated, violin setup seems to have way too many steps for the small number of moveable parts involved. Taken one step at a time, the mystery falls away. Darnton explains the tools and procedures he uses to get the most out of a violin. This segment includes fitting pegs, correcting problems with the nut, making a fingerboard, and fitting a soundpost. Part Two is printed in American Lutherie #37.
It's a Kabosy by Paul Hostetter
The kabosy is a folk instrument from Madagascar. It comes in several body shapes, but always has a neck with the same layout of staggered frets, many of which don't completely cross the fingerboard. It's easy to build and fun to play once your eyes stop being baffled by the weird frets.
The Malagasy Kabosy An Instrument Plan by Paul Hostetter
Using these drawings and text you can make your own kabosy in a few days. This is a reduced version of GAL full-scale Instrument Plan #35.
Meet the Maker: Tom Ribbecke by Nicholas Von Robison
As an adviser to the trade, a builder of high quality guitars, and teacher, Ribbecke has had a strong influence on the work of many luthiers. This interview sketches his beginnings in lutherie.
Some Alternative Lutherie Woods from the 1992 convention workshop by Tom Ribbecke
Ribbecke gathered information from across the country for this talk, an introduction to the woods that may eventually — like it or not — change the look of the instruments we make and play.
Alternative Lutherie Woods List by Nicholas Von Robison
What is that strange wood? Where did it come from, and what should you expect from it? A look at 28 varieties of wood you may not have considered working with.
Historical Lute Construction: Practicum, Part Eleven by Robert Lundberg
In this segment the lute is prepped for finish and treated with French polish. Part of a series of 19 step-by-step articles.
A Tribute to My Teacher: The Legacy of Arthur Overholtzer by Bruce McGuire
Overholtzer is cussed and discussed, but he had an undeniable influence on the American classical guitar scene. He built Spanish guitars in a very unSpanish manner.
Designing Rosettes with Computer Graphics by Wayne Kelly
Have a try at laying out rosette tiles with you PC.
Another Look at Fretting by Ralph Novak
Good fretwork is complicated, but practice makes it a staple in the repairman's income. Novak offers advice garnered from twenty-odd years in the business.
Violin Q & A by Michael Darnton
What are the proper dimensions and shape of the neck? What is a "tight" fiddle? What is fingerboard tilt? What does a player mean when he says he "can't reach" the D string? Darnton answers all.
Product Reviews by Harry Fleishman
The Guild's resident tool and hardware tester takes a look at Waverly vintage-style tuners, Sperzel locking machine heads, and the Trem-Setter stabilizing device. All are given the nod of approval.
It Worked For Me
Members offer alternatives to lacquer; a plate tuning advice; a jig for making bridges that fit your radiused top; and fretting tips.
Electronic Answer Man by Rick Turner
Turner spends nearly two pages talking about electric guitar wiring harnesses, which wire to use, and what pot values to try.
Opinion: Classic Guitars Are Too Quiet by Paul Hurley
Hurley believes that classical guitars aren't loud enough, and that if design changes can't make improvements, perhaps concert halls should be changed or amplification used. He wishes to boost the popularity of guitar concerts.
Questions edited by Cyndy Burton
Sources of harp information, the Parsons/White string bender, and the identity of Juan Roberto.
In Memoriam: Robbie Robinson by Betty Truitt and Ray Mooers
Robinson was a prime mover in the resurgence of the folk harp.
In Memoriam: Mario Maccaferri by John Monteleone
One of the grand old men of stringed instruments passes on.
This issue is no longer available individually. Its contents are
included in The Big Red Book of American Lutherie, Vol. 3.
(excluding any of the Historical Lute Construction articles by
Robert Lundberg which are available in a book by the same name)
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