Bryan Galloup

Bryan Galloup is an industry leader in the preservation of vintage and contemporary fretted musical instruments. He is the president and CEO of Galloup Guitars, a full-service guitar facility producing Bryan’s line of fine stringed instruments and home to the prestigious Galloup School of Guitar Building and Repair. Bryan is recognized as an expert in guitar-tone development. His Galloup Instrument Making System™, Wood Management™, and Sound Profiling™ software are changing the way the industry views guitar acoustics and design. He’s a member of the Guild of American Luthiers and the Association of String Instrument Artisans. Find out more at www.galloupguitars.com.

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Bryan Galloup

Acoustic Soundboard: What Happens When You Shave an Acoustic Guitar’s Bridge

A little trim to your instrument’s bridge can have some big impacts.

Acoustic Soundboard: How Sound and Motion Create Your Guitar’s Tone

Unpacking the complex physics behind our acoustic’s character.

The Ethics and Practice of Revoicing Flat-Top Guitars

The golden rule of restoration is to leave no trace, but are there exceptions?

Hammer Time: How a New Tool Is Changing How Luthiers Understand Tonewood

The Acousonix Sonic Hammer is taking the science of acoustic sound to a new level.

How to Pick an Acoustic Guitar for Arthritic Hands

Lutherie’s Future Is in Alternative Tonewoods

Our columnist investigates whether new wood materials like paulownia can steer lutherie through an environmentally uncertain future.

How Can Computer Technology Help Your Guitar?

Computerized processes have given repair techs the power to deliver you a better-playing guitar. But how do they work?

Are Boutique Tuners Needed to Improve Your Acoustic Guitar?

Unique, high-end guitar tuners and replacement parts offer new levels of customization for modern players.

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Bryan Galloup

A little trim to your instrument’s bridge can have some big impacts.

Unpacking the complex physics behind our acoustic’s character.

The golden rule of restoration is to leave no trace, but are there exceptions?

The Acousonix Sonic Hammer is taking the science of acoustic sound to a new level.

Our columnist investigates whether new wood materials like paulownia can steer lutherie through an environmentally uncertain future.

Computerized processes have given repair techs the power to deliver you a better-playing guitar. But how do they work?

Unique, high-end guitar tuners and replacement parts offer new levels of customization for modern players.