Instrument making resources
Visit Sam Gifford maker of wonderful mandolin, guitar and bagpipe cases
Crafters of Tennessee Products Tut Taylors lad - good reputation
Fine mandolins by Lawrence Smart (also guitars)
Guild of American Luthiers. If I lived in the USA I would subscribe
Stewart Macdonald Guitar Shop Supply My favorite instrument parts supplier
Gary Price. Maker of superb mandolins and banjos also excellent mandolin & banjo tailpieces
David Rubio is Cambridge's most inovative and professional violin maker. His web site is a valuable source of information especially on the subject of finishing the violin. His instruments are some of the best being made anywhere in the world. David has worked with a number of the scientists at Cambridge University to unlock the secrets of the methods used by the great masters of the past.
Charles S. Tauber, Luthier Charles has a very useful page of guitar setup information - well worth a visit.
Mandolins by Peter Coombe - Home Page
simple instrument making Lots of simple, easy to make instruments
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