Talking Guitar with The North American Guitar in London
In this post I share a video slide show and talk about my philosophy of guitar building with The North American Guitar in London. I...
Timbre - if a tree falls, what sound does it make?
I'm often asked, "What Tone are you trying to achieve with your guitars?" I usually reply with the common luthier answer, "I build...
Tap Tuning - Science or Snake Oil?
Much of the luthier's time and thought is in pursuit of that "sound in his head." Approaches to capture this magical sound are one of the...
Cantilevered Neck, What's the Big Deal?
Here's the problem: In traditional guitar design the portion of the fingerboard that extends over the soundboard is glued to the top. If...
Fretboard Radius Explained
I have found that feel is what really draws a player to a certain guitar. Asthetics may be what first catches one's eye but it is fit...
Build Your Own Acoustic Guitar with Robbie O'Brien
As a teacher, Robbie’s influence extends internationally. The DVDs that Robbie made for his early students have guided thousands more...
"Travis Pick the Hits" with Mark Hanson
Fingerstyle guitarist and author Mark Hanson won a Grammy in 2005 for his contributions to the “Henry Mancini – Pink Guitar” CD. His...
