The Luthier Blog ebook
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The Luthier Blog ebook
234 pages of insight, advice, and hard-won lessons from over 40 world-class instrument makers
Ever wondered how the great luthiers got their start?
What kept them going? What they wish more makers knew?
This isn’t just a collection of blog posts. It’s a rare behind-the-bench look at how some of the most respected names in lutherie think about their work—and their business.
You’ll find stories, advice, warnings, and encouragement from master makers including Ervin Somogyi, Kathy Wingert, John Monteleone, George Lowden, Bill Collings, Kevin Ryan, Steve Gilchrist, Trevor Gore, Kim Walker, Grit Laskin, and dozens more.
What’s Inside?
Over 60 short chapters covering topics like:
How top luthiers became luthiers
What they wish they’d known at the start
How to promote, price, and position your work
When (and how) to offer discounts or endorsements
The ethics of giveaways
What makes a repairer great
Practical shop advice on dust control, soundboard thicknessing, intonation, and more
Real-world takes on luthier schools, side gigs, hobby vs. pro decisions, and time management
It’s not marketing fluff—it’s clear, grounded thinking you’d expect from a seasoned peer.
Who It’s For?
Whether you build guitars, mandolins, fiddles or uilleann pipes… Whether you’re just starting, or ten years in… This ebook is for makers who want to reflect, recalibrate, and refine—not just the instruments, but the life around them.
The Details
Format: PDF (1MB) Length: 234 pages Price: $25 USD (plus VAT in EU) Delivery: Instant download
This is a digital product. It was designed for on-screen reading and not formatted for print.
If you’re serious about your craft—and curious how others have found their way—this is a rare and generous resource.
234 pages of insight, advice, and hard-won lessons from over 40 world-class instrument makers
Ever wondered how the great luthiers got their start?
What kept them going? What they wish more makers knew?
This isn’t just a collection of blog posts. It’s a rare behind-the-bench look at how some of the most respected names in lutherie think about their work—and their business.
You’ll find stories, advice, warnings, and encouragement from master makers including Ervin Somogyi, Kathy Wingert, John Monteleone, George Lowden, Bill Collings, Kevin Ryan, Steve Gilchrist, Trevor Gore, Kim Walker, Grit Laskin, and dozens more.
What’s Inside?
Over 60 short chapters covering topics like:
How top luthiers became luthiers
What they wish they’d known at the start
How to promote, price, and position your work
When (and how) to offer discounts or endorsements
The ethics of giveaways
What makes a repairer great
Practical shop advice on dust control, soundboard thicknessing, intonation, and more
Real-world takes on luthier schools, side gigs, hobby vs. pro decisions, and time management
It’s not marketing fluff—it’s clear, grounded thinking you’d expect from a seasoned peer.
Who It’s For?
Whether you build guitars, mandolins, fiddles or uilleann pipes… Whether you’re just starting, or ten years in… This ebook is for makers who want to reflect, recalibrate, and refine—not just the instruments, but the life around them.
The Details
Format: PDF (1MB) Length: 234 pages Price: $25 USD (plus VAT in EU) Delivery: Instant download
This is a digital product. It was designed for on-screen reading and not formatted for print.
If you’re serious about your craft—and curious how others have found their way—this is a rare and generous resource.