I have recently been working on an archtop mandolin, and wanted to post some progress photos. It will have a spruce top with maple neck, sides, and back. The body will be hollow, but reinforced with braces to accommodate passive … Continue reading
Brian, a local guitar player and instructor, had a guitar that he loved, but he was unhappy with the feel and intonation of the neck. After some adjustments, he said that it still did not play well and that he really wanted a … Continue reading
I had a period of inactivity in instrument building at the end of 2013 and all of 2014. The hard use on my thumbs over my life resulted in basal joint arthritis, to the point where I could barely hold … Continue reading