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A Flattop is Born
Acoustic Soundboard

A Flattop is Born

Building an acoustic guitar may seem like an extremely complicated process, but it can be broken down into a series of chronological steps.

Dad’s Old Guitar
Acoustic Soundboard

Dad’s Old Guitar

It had been his dad’s guitar since the age of 16, when his uncle bought it for him around 1940 at a pawnshop in Roanoke, Virginia.

Guitar Builder or NFL Player ?
Acoustic Soundboard

Guitar Builder or NFL Player ?

More and more young people have been coming into our shop lately, wondering how to prepare for a career as an instrument maker. Should I be the voice of reason and advise them to pursue a less exclusive career path, like the NFL?

Acoustic Soundboard: Tales of Custom Inlays
Acoustic Soundboard

Acoustic Soundboard: Tales of Custom Inlays

Jeff Huss details memorable custom inlays, from cheesy to heartwarming

Acoustic Soundboard

Tales of Wood Discovery

Finding gorgeous wood in unexpected places

Acoustic Soundboard

You Can Build It, Yes You Can

Been thinking about building a guitar? Just do it! Here are some tips for getting started.

Dads, Daughters and Guitars
Acoustic Soundboard

Dads, Daughters and Guitars

Bonding with teenagers over guitars

Sprucing Up the Place
Acoustic Soundboard

Sprucing Up the Place

The lowdown on one of the most used acoustic tonewoods: spruce.