Luthiers willing to teach grasshoppers

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JasonM

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From: Baltimore

Luthiers willing to teach grasshoppers

Do any of you luthiers teach or give lessons? I feel like many luthiers are too busy or wouldn't want someone standing over their shoulder. At least here in the states.

I think I'd be lucky if I could find a foro member here on the east coast who has built a guitar or two....

Or what about a Lesson or Q&A over Skype even? Anything is better than books alone.

Ive been doing some woodworking for about a year now and have built up some tools. Searching the forums, I see there have been a ton of threads on how to get started.

I'm not really pipe dreaming to become an apprentice. But it would be really nice to have a local classical guitar builder show me a few tips, or like a paid lesson or something, that I could apply to a flamenco guitar. Otherwise my resources would be books and this forum. Travelling to Stephen hills workshop would never work for me.

Has anyone ever contacted a local luthier, or the contrary, maybe find someone near them willing to give a little instruction

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 15 2014 4:18:33

JasonM

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RE: Luthiers willing to teach grassh... (in reply to JasonM)

Thanks to Anders's and Escribano's documentary I've started to obsess over building a guitar again. I looked into doing it 10 years ago but back then youtube wasn't ripe enough to teach me

Now anyone can watch and learn Rocket surgery !

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 15 2014 4:59:41

Anders Eliasson

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RE: Luthiers willing to teach grassh... (in reply to JasonM)

You can only scrape the surface by watching youtube videos.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 15 2014 7:31:10

Escribano

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RE: Luthiers willing to teach grassh... (in reply to JasonM)

My wife taught herself to swim from YouTube videos

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Stephen Eden

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RE: Luthiers willing to teach grassh... (in reply to JasonM)

I really enjoy teaching. I should figure out how to find students!

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estebanana

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RE: Luthiers willing to teach grassh... (in reply to JasonM)

Come to Japan I'll teach you how to fish for squid.

You can learn a hell of a lot on you tube these days, but a teacher is invaluable. If you are in the East Coast email Alan Carruth ( look up his website) he teaches, and if he is not in your area he might be able to help you find someone near you. There are guitar makers on the on the East Coast who teach.

You should be able to find someone in the DC - Baltimore area.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 15 2014 12:30:59

JasonM

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RE: Luthiers willing to teach grassh... (in reply to estebanana)

Squid fishing. Interesting...
Allen Carruth looks like the perfect guy.

Does Charles Vega build guitars ?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 15 2014 16:56:50

C. Vega

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RE: Luthiers willing to teach grassh... (in reply to JasonM)

I stopped making guitars several years ago.

Here's one of mine from 2003 that Richard Brune recently had for sale:
www.rebrune.com/charlesvega/

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jshelton5040

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RE: Luthiers willing to teach grassh... (in reply to C. Vega)

quote:

ORIGINAL: C. Vega

Here's one of mine from 2003 that Richard Brune recently had for sale:

That's a beautiful guitar Charles. I like the shape...very elegant.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 15 2014 19:53:32

JasonM

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From: Baltimore

RE: Luthiers willing to teach grassh... (in reply to C. Vega)

quote:

I stopped making guitars several years ago.

Here's one of mine from 2003 that Richard Brune recently had for sale:
www.rebrune.com/charlesvega/

Charles! Wow. That's some beautiful craftsmanship. The Birdseye maple, and I like the end of the fretboard. I must say, it's odd seeing such a nice flamenco guitar with "Baltimore" on the ticket.

I read an old article about your guitars in the Sun paper a long time ago, and your articles.
I'd be honored to meet you one day if your still in town. I live downtown near fort mchenry.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 16 2014 3:24:24

Anders Eliasson

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RE: Luthiers willing to teach grassh... (in reply to JasonM)

Quote: " Varnish appears to be a very thin oil type violin varnish"

I´m curious about that... Charles, what varnish did you use on that guitar?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 16 2014 8:07:26

C. Vega

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RE: Luthiers willing to teach grassh... (in reply to JasonM)

Hey guys, thanks for the compliments. I sincerely appreciate it.

That particular guitar was a commission. The birdseye maple, fingerboard extension and the double ebony splines in the neck were done at the request of the customer. It was designed and built as a classical guitar. Before it came to Brune it was residing in Japan.

Anders,
If I recall correctly I used something called "Four Hour Rubbing Varnish" manufactured by the American company H. Behlen and Bro. Unfortunately it's no longer being made. It didn't actually dry in four hours but it "skinned over" enough in that time so that it didn't pick up any more dust, bugs, etc. It was good stuff.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 16 2014 9:44:05

Anders Eliasson

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RE: Luthiers willing to teach grassh... (in reply to JasonM)

Its interesting this with the varnish. I like oil varnish a lot and I think it could be very good for all kinds of guitars. The problem is its long curing time and often it needs UV light to cure completely.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 17 2014 8:36:24