The FJ Visits: The Guild of American Luthiers Convention
June 25th, 2006
Crashing the Guild of American Luthiers bi-annual convention in Tacoma, Washington is a bit like walking into a guitar-centric summer camp. Luthiers from around the country (and a few from overseas) have converged this week upon Pacific Lutheran University’s campus for five days of builder-talk, discussions about new tools and techniques and concerts. And just about everyone is there to show off their latest creations (whether they’re ukes, harp-guitars, mandolins or just plain ol’ regular six string guitars). Just walking around the exhibit hall, you’ll end up discussing guitars with everyone from hobbyists to world-class builders such as Kenny Hill or Steven Andersen. This year featured a great exhibit on harp guitars hosted by FJ correspondent Gregg Miner and lots of unusual, one-of-a-kind instruments, such as the pictured creation by Fred Carlson. - JV


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