Author Archives: steve

About steve

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

A few random pictures.

Posted on January 9, 2011 by steve

Yeah, I have little to say really.  I thought I’d show carving a heel on the Hauser…. I shaped the heel cap and glued it on carefully.  Then it’s a matter of carving around it. 

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1937 Hauser Top

Posted on December 30, 2010 by steve

Here is the 1937 Hauser top plan.  I’m using R. Brune’s plan and notes. This is traditional Spanish style building.  (I’m not sure how this is like Hauser’s method or not.)  The top is braced, then mounted on the solera … Continue reading →

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