Guitarmaker Issue 37

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Green Wood: Luthierie's Role in Resource Conservation

Grenpeace International

Photo of a brazilian forest after harvesting.

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Membership Directory

Rick Davis

Complete directory of ASIA members for 1998/1999. (Directory is not included in the PDF for privacy reasons.)

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ASIA Notes

Rick Davis

Status of the organization including the website and preparations for the 2000 symposium. Frank Ford is named Repairs Editor for Guitarmaker.

ASIA; repair; Guitarmaker; symposium

Green Guitarmaking: Does Lutherie Have a Role in Resource Conservation

Bob Adamcik

How can luthiers help with resource conservation (wood and shell), and can we possibly make a difference? With 8 photos.

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SmartWood and the Rainforest Alliance

Bob Adamcik

Sidebar on the Rainforest Alliance's SmartWood certification program.

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Hunting the Woods

Eldon Whitford

Mike Kenmitzer and Paul Newson search the Michigan woods for the best figured maple in the world. With 6 photos.

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Martin O-30, 1900

Frank Ford

Photos of a vintage Martin in Brazilian rosewood.

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“ASIA is an organization where you not only grow your skills, but grow your extended family. I have met so many wonderful, knowledgeable people through this organization.” ~Michael Dickinson, Martin Guitar