Guitarmaker Issue 80
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Front Cover
Jim McGuire
Doc Watson on the cover with Earl Scruggs on the overleaf.
obituary
Dedication to Doc Watson
Alton Acker
An obituary for Doc Watson.
obituary
From the Director
Alton Acker
Errata from issue 79, and an obituary for Earl Scruggs. With 1 photo.
obituary
The Hasty Removal of a Soundhole Pickup
Nate Clark
Clark repairs a soundhole that was damaged when the pickup was hastily removed. He keeps track of his time and shares the work minute-by-minute in this article. With 20 step photos.
repair
Three Amigos Conversion
John Hall
Hall retops a trio of Martin Dreadnoughts, and appoints them as if they were 1937 D38s. He describes his hunt for authenticity and materials. Lots of detail here. With 43 photos.
rapair
Unique Projects in Lutherie
Jack Clark
Clark finishes a maple and walnut banjo.
banjo
Fledgling Luthier Showcase
Jack Clark
The guitars of Ed Kosmahl, including acoustic, archtop, and slide guitars and a mandolin. With 12 photos.
biography
Hofner Neck Reset Part 1
Elliot John-Conry
John-Conry’s apprentice Adam found a 50s Hoffner that needed a neck reset. Here are all the details of that restoration in large detailed photos. With 17 photos. Get Issue 81 to see how John-Conry restores the pickups for his guitar.
repair; guitar, archtop
Woodstock Invitational Luthiers’ Showcase 2011
Alton Acker
Acker never misses this guitar show in New York. This year saw 50 exhibitors and 1500 attendees. With 8 photos.
Milling with a Very Young Machine Operator
Scott MacDonald
MacDonald repairs a mangled 12-string bridge by filling the bridge pin holes and string slots. Then he and his 13 year old sun milled the filling down with a vintage milling machine. MacDonald highly recommends working alongside the younger set. With 6 photos.
repair
On the Matter of Advertising Slogans
Ervin Somogyi
Somogyi reimagines advertising slogans of several prominent makers. As is common with his writing, you are never completely sure he is joking.
humor