Musings of a Luthier

Understanding Guitar Voicing - How Builders Shape Tone

In the circles of the luthiery world, one might often hear the mention of voicing. It sounds mysterious, secretive, and sometimes downright proprietary. In a sense, it is all of the above — but without it, building a great‑sounding guitar becomes a hit‑or‑miss proposition. There are many builders an...

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To Fret or not to Fret

There has long been a debate in the guitar world concerning the zero‑fret instrument. Some players swear by it, while others hold it in disdain. Proponents on both sides offer confident arguments—some thoughtful, some dogmatic—in support of their preferred approach. I’ve spent a good amount of time ...

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