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About steve

Luthier in the northwest of the Northwest. Classical guitars, custom instruments, repairs and restorations.

Rescue the Rose

With the top off, I can rescue the rosette. I could make a new one, but I like re-using if possible.

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FACE OFF!

I made this guitar for myself about 3 years ago. The date is 3 weeks into the survival of my heart attack. I have made guitars that I would not mind having, but since my first guitar in 1970, I … Continue reading

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Fitting and Gluing the fingerboard.

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Fitting and Gluing the fingerboard.

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Closing the box.

Working on Nacio’s 8. In this gallery, closing up the box.

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January 2013 Guitar Playmate

The guitar of the month for January 2013 The guitar is currently available to purchase. – Type: classical guitar built by Ganz – Date of construction: 2012 December label – Scale length (mm): 640 – Top: Euro Spruce – Back … Continue reading

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work on Nacio’s 8

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Rosette Madness Strikes.

OK. I do roses one at a time. There are similarities, and I do duplicates, but I don’t just churn them out. There is something like inspiration that I need. This one is for a very exciting player, Nacio, who … Continue reading

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Pieces of Nacio’s Eight

An 8 string neck requires more material and thought. It’s been about 8 years since I’ve done and 8 string. I’ve been constructing the pieces…

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Easy neck profile

Making a neck profile is theoretically easy but in practice, it’s hard! Using foam core poster board, it is pretty easy in practice! I hope these are clear.

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Table for one.

French polish station and gourmet food station.

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