Musical Instrument Repair & Technology
Reading list
For a complete list of books recommended by Musical Instrument Repair & Technology course tutors, please click here. You can check availability on the Library catalogue.
Online journals
Athens e-resources
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Gale Virtual Reference Library
Musical Instrument Topics
Acoustics
Chladni patterns for guitar plates - Chladni patterns show the geometry of the different types of vibration of the guitar top plate. This site has an introductory explanation of modes of vibration and a library of photographs of the Chladni patterns of a guitar top plate and an intact guitar.
Physics classroom: Sound waves & music - Online tutorial including section on resonance and guitar strings.
Finishing Materials
French polishing: A comprehensive tutorial - Written by Bob and Orville Milburn. This overview is divided into a number of lessons from which the beginner to the already experienced may find useful information.
Guide to NRI information and prices - Information on strings, instruments and varnish materials provided by Manchester-based Northern Renaissance Instruments.
Kremer Pigments: varnish matters - Online shop for pigments and laquers.
Smith & Rodgers: French polishers - Website of one of the leading manufacturers of French polish in the UK.
Violin maker: Louis L. Luscombe - Homepage of the Canadian violin maker, restorer and dealer. The website is devoted to the art of violin making: methods, information, interesting links, as well as a showcase of Luscombe's violins.
Violin varnish glossary of ingredients and materials - Glossary of ingredients and materials from the homepage of violinmaker Leif Luscombe.
Guitar Makers
Aram Guitars - Classical guitars handmade by Kevin Aram.
Colin Morison: Classical & flamenco guitarmaker - One of the UK's leading classical and flamenco guitarbuilders.
David Rubio, Luthier - Homepage of the internationally acclaimed luthier maker.
Fylde Guitars - Custom-built acoustic guitars, mandolins, bouzoukis in various woods and styles.
Richard Schneider, Luthier - Homepage of the master luthier.
Stefan Sobell Musical Instruments (mandolins) - Maker of guitars, mandolins and bouzoukis since the 1970s.
Steve Hicks Instruments - Maker of bespoke early and modern fretted instruments.
Taylor Guitars - A privately-owned manufacturer of high-end acoustic steel-string guitars.
William Kelday, Luthier - Scottish-based luthier.
Luthier Supplies
David Gussett, violin-maker - Website contains photos of his work, shop notes and drawings, answers to the most frequently asked questions, a discussion of the numerous skills necessary to be a violin maker, a brief history of early Italian violinmaking, and proof that the art of violin making was not, after all taken with Stradivari to his tomb
Guitar Builder wood and supplies - Luthiers Mercantile International (LMI) will help you find the perfect materials for your guitar. LMI offers the broadest selection of woods available plus a complete selection of professional tools, products, books and videos.
Luthier Supplies Index - David Dyke Fretted Instruments and Luthier supplies - suppliers of select woods for luthiers and fine furniture making.
StewMac - Everything for building and repairing stringed instruments.
SVS Tonewoods - Tonewood manufacturer and supplier specialising in European flamed maple for violin, viola and mandolin.
Machine Head Supplies
Waverley Tuners - Information on tuners for guitars and banjos.
Repairs
Frets.com - A resource for luthiers which includes technical data about materials, illustrated articles about restoration and repair, and tips, tricks and techniques from guest luthiers.
String Supplies
Highly strung: the catalogue for all guitarists - Online shop offering a huge selection of strings and guitar accessories.
Strings By Post - Online shop selling instrument strings.
Tools
Axminster Power Tool Centre - Offers an extensive range of tools and machinery.
Tool Bazaar - Worldwide supplier of old woodworking and other hand tools.
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