Guitarmaker Issue 28
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Taylor Guitars in Alternative Woods
Cover photo of four Taylor guitars with back/sides of pau ferro, mesquite, myrtle, and imbuya.
tonewood
Letters
Jamon Zeiler
Zeilor recounts his acquisition and restoration of Jimmy Proctor's 1948 Martin D-28. With 1 photo.
repair
New Members
Eldon Whitford, Bruce Petros
Each author talks briefly about his luthiery. With 3 photos (1 from each author).
biography
Members' Spotlight
John Roeder, Steve Grimes, Mark Wescott
Roeder describes a zither he built and gives sources for zither info and supplies. Grimes and Wescott give brief bios. With 4 photos and 1 drawing.
biography; zither
News
William Cumpiano, Ivon Schmukler
Leeds Luthiery School scheduled to open.
school
Help Wanted
Roger Sadowsky, Cynthia Bridges
Sadowsky Guitars is looking for full-time employees. Gibson/Montana looking for a repair person.
business
Positions Wanted
David Jackson
Jackson, who just graduated from South Plains College, is looking for work on the East Coast.
business
Classifieds
David Sobel
Sobel is looking to buy an established music store.
business
The Taylor Guitar Factory
Bob Taylor
A shop tour of Taylor Guitars. See how Taylor builds guitars and how long they spend in each category. Even with their CNC capability, they still rely heavily on skilled labor. With 13 photos.
tools, power; tools, jig; business; CNC; shop; process
The Pikasso Guitar
Linda Manzer
Manzer describes the design and building of her most famous creation. Although brief, article includes construction details and photos not seen anywhere else. With 8 photos.
design; guitar, steel string
James D'Aquisto: In Memoriam
John Monteleone
Monteleone remenisces and memorializes James D'Aquisto who is known for his archtop guitars. With 1 photo.
memorial; guitar, archtop
Repairing Gibson Flat-Tops
Dan Erlewine
An excerpt from "Gibson's Fabulous Flat-Top Guitars," this article covers some of the repair issues unique to Gibson guitars and offers tips on repairing them. With 14 photos and 1 drawing.
repair; Gibson
Book Review: Things About the Guitar
William Cumpiano
Cumpiano recommends this book by and about Jose Ramirez III and his thoughts on classical guitars.
review; book
Symposium '95 Detailed Scheduled
Detailed schedule of events for the '95 Symposium. With 5 photos.
symposium
Duane Waterman, Guitar Builder
Yuri Dmitrievsky
Long and detailed interview with guitar maker Waterman. Starts with a discussion of acoustic bases, and progresses through most aspects of classical guitar building and philosophy including tips on interacting with customers and selling.
interview; biography; guitar, classical; guitar, steel string; design; business; guitar, bass; bracing;
Guitarmaker Odds & Ends
Bryan Galloup announces the 2nd Annual Northwoods Building and Repair Seminar. Mike Longworth retires and sells his stash of Martin stuff. Martin Guitar announces a special edition guitar celebrating Sing Out!s 40th anniversary. With 1 photo and 1 graphic.
school
Shop Tooling
Bob Taylor
A table of universal fret spacing based on a 1-inch scale. Includes instructions for use.
design; fret
Running the Business
Cathy Currier
Educating the customer on why some guitars cost more than others. Also how to take care of their instruments including watching out for humidity and travelling with guitars..
business
The Luthier's Workbench
Bryan Galloup
Making a bridge plate cap for when replacing a bridge plane is not needed or undesirable. With 5 photos.
repair; bridge
Symposium '95 Short Schedule
A one page condensed version of the '95 symposium schedule
symposium
Jamon Zeiler guitar built for Sara Hickman
Jamon Zeiler
Back cover photo of Jamon Zeiler's guitar he built for recording artist Sara Hickman
guitar, steel string
Steve Grimes and Ned Steinberger's GS Guitar
Steve Grimes, Ned Steinberger
Back cover photo of Steve Grimes and Ned Steinberger's Stress-Free Acoustic Guitar
collaboration; design; guitar, steel string