The Luthier File

If you build instruments or are interested in building stringed instruments this area of the site will be of interest to you.

This month's article, Wood Bending by Tom Kindschi.

Past Articles:

Aniline stains, by Tom Kindschi.

Luthiers:

• Neil Ostberg, Luthier - Professional Luthier
• Clark Speck - Clark does repair on violins and basses primarily but also does setup on banjos, mandolins, guitars, autoharps, and other string instruments. He works through White House Of Music. Phone is 262-798-9700.
• Mike Gregory - Builder of "Hand made" banjos

Luthier organizations, shops, suppliers, and related links:

• Guild of American Luthiers - If you build and\or repair stringed instruments or are just interested in the subject you should join The Guild.  They publish an outstanding quarterly journal on the craft.
• First Quality Music (FQMS) - All around great music store and instrument builders (especially banjo) supply company.
• Custom Pearl Inlay - Professional Custom inlay and supplies (David Nichols' shop.  David builds instruments in addition to doing inlay work.  He does most of the custom work for C.F. Martin.)
• Stewart-MacDonald - Outstanding luthier supply company.
• Constantines Wood Center - Wood, tools, finishing supplies.
• Luthier Mercantile International\Guitar Makers Supply - Wood, tools, finishing supplies
• Custom Inlay Inc. - Bryan England's custom inlay site.  Beautiful custom inlay as well as standard inlay sets.
• Vikwood - Exotic wood importer based in Sheboygan, Wisconsin
• Allied Lutherie LTD - Excellent shop and site.  Great information and selection of tone woods.