On this issue's front cover we see a sound sculpture entitled Voice for 2 Ears by Canadian/American luthier Ed Dick, who resides in Colorado. He said this piece was an experiment to find out what would happen if you stretched a string between two soundboards of different woods.
In Memoriam: George Majkowski
George Majkowski was an IBM computer engineer with a lifelong interest in flamenco guitar. He came to lutherie late in life. Jay Hargreaves remembers him in this issue.
Greven Images: Inlaying and Engraving Methods by John Greven
Lutherie legend John Greven shows us how he does his pearl inlay work. This article was transcribed from his talk at the 2001 GAL Convention.
Castles in Spain by Stephen Frith
Renowned classical guitar maker Jose Romanillos presents a tell-all seminar in which he demonstrates his bracing and top graduating techniques, and we peer over his shoulder to bring you the magic. To make it even more fun, the class takes place in a medieval monastery in Spain.
The Case for KTM by Michael Turko
Michael Turko shows us how he uses KTM for a quick no-spray, no-stink finish.
Meet the Maker: Edward Victor Dick by Ken Goodwin
Edward Victor Dick is a versatile luthier and lutherie teacher with a life story that would make a good movie. Meet him in this issue.
Making Kerfed Lining: A Huss & Dalton Shop Story by John Calkin
Here's how they make kerfed lining strips from scrap at Huss & Dalton. John Calkin steps us through it.
