Guitarmaker Issue 127
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Front Cover
Frank Ford (1944-2023)
Saving a Top From Replacement
John F Hall, Jr.
Making New Pick Guards
David Hanna
True Channel Binding Router Guide
David Hanna
The Right Stuff Part II
Bill Sterling
A.S.I.A Symposium Information and Registration
Nadine Nichols
Symposium 2024!
June 26 – 28, 2024 at Northampton Community College, Bethlehem, PA
It's time to plan your trip to the A.S.I.A Symposium 2024 in beautiful Bethlehem, Pennsylvania! Get your registration form, schedule, and information here.
There will be workshops, vendor tables, live demos keynote speakers, presentations, and more. It is also a great opportunity for purveyors of lutherie supplies (wood, jigs, tools, books, DVDs, etc.) to sell their wares and services. We will also have an area for instrument builders to display and show off their fine products. Any potential exhibitors or interested vendors should get in touch with This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Download the registration form and event schedule here but be sure to check back for updates.
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ASIA Symposium 2017 - Larry Fitzgerald, Fretwork Techniques
Larry Fitzgerald teaches fretwork techniques in this workshop from the 2017 ASIA Guitarmaking Symposium.
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