A network for historic guitars and vihuelas
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Lutes and vihuelas made by Stephen BarberI would be very pleased to hear from any member who has bought a lute or vihuela from Stephen Barber and has experienced problems with it.… Started by Steve Walter |
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help needed old guitarMy craft work is reasonable. How would be the best way to take on repairing the missing 'vine work ?' ornate work. Acceptable is what I a… Started by hans jones |
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Jul 14, 2014 Reply by hans jones |
Where to put the bourdon?Hello folks, Recently I purchased a beautiful renaissance guitar made by Mr. Forrester, the image of which I use for my avatar. It had b… Started by Akira Sakamoto |
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Jul 2, 2014 Reply by Akira Sakamoto |
damage to romantic guitar from standing with a strap????I am considering purchasing a replica of a Lacote. I was talking to Luthier today about adding an end pin or button in order to be able to… Started by mike |
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Jun 25, 2014 Reply by Peter Forrester |
Finisheshi everyone! so i've picked up an incomplete renaissance guitar from Prof. Joseph Mayes of New Jersey, and thought to ask the forum about… Started by Edward C. Yong |
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May 23, 2014 Reply by Edward C. Yong |
How did they paint necks black in 19th cent.Hello folks,I'm just wondering... how did they paint the necks black, back in 19th cent. on early romantic guitars? How would you restore s… Started by Marek Cupak |
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Mar 1, 2014 Reply by Peter Forrester |
Invitation to event organizers from LuthierBuiltI want to invite any of you who organize music festivals, workshops, instrument and maker showcases, or other worth music gatherings to pos… Started by Bob Newby |
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the history of the guitar stringsIn my search for new stringmakers I've come across different types of strings. Escpecially the bass strings with a gut core instead of silk… Started by Lars Hedelius-Strikkertsen |
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Oct 21, 2013 Reply by Lars Hedelius-Strikkertsen |
looking for vihuela plansplans Started by Paul Tuger |
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Aug 21, 2013 Reply by Jelma van Amersfoort |
Reccomendations for restoration of late Baroque guitarI've jut purchased a late Baroque guitar that I think was originally a 5 course instrument, but is currently set up or 6 strings. It has th… Started by av8t0r |
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