New England Luthiers  

The New England Luthiers is an association of professionals and amateurs brought together by a common love of making stringed instruments.  Our goal is to share our knowledge and techniques with anyone interested in expanding their understanding of instrument making.  We provide open exchange of information and ideas geared toward the furthering of the craft, and a chance to spend time with others who have the same passion.  Meetings are casual and there are no dues.

If you have been fortunate enough to attend an Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans (A.S.I.A) or Guild of American Luthiers meeting, you know how rewarding and energizing the experience is. The New England Luthiers aim to keep that spirit alive between these national events.  Past meetings have included visiting members’ workshops, demonstrations of building techniques by professional and amateur luthiers, ukulele building and playing competition (our own Uke-a-palooza), and a listening session with Grammy award winner Ed Gerhard.

Join us in whenever you can.  Our doors are always open to new members.

• NEL August Meeting
  Sunday 22 August, 2010
  12:00AM - 3:00PM
  Thomas Knatt
  Luthier's Workshop
  687 Townsend Road
  Groton MA 01450
  1-978-448-9663

   

  This month is the annual cookout at Tom Knatt's Luthier's Workshop in Groton, MA., noon on Sunday Aug. 22.  It will be a potluck lunch/cookout around his small swimming pool. 
  
  Seems like summer time is just right for getting together, talking, eating great food and sharing ideas. Bring your lutherie accomplishments and bathing suit.

  Directions to the Luthier's Workshop

   

• The Luthier's Workshop 2010 summer course Aug 2 - 20
  Groton, MA

   

  The Luthier's Workshop 2010 three week summer course will be held Aug 2-Aug. 20.  My former student and assistant teacher, Adam Zois, has agreed to help with the Luthier's Workshop summer course this year. Adam has built many electric guitars, in addition to some acoustic guitars. We are opening up the class to anyone who wants to build an electric guitar.
  
  Adam graduated from Colby College in the 1990's, and during a period of working in graphic arts, he studied acoustic guitarmaking with me in the late 1990's. Then, he became my assistant teacher in Concord MA from 2001-2003. He decided to further his education in fine woodworking, so he attended the master's program in furniture design at the Rhode Island School of Design. He included guitarmaking in his program there. After his graduation with the master's degree, he has been teaching at a school on the north shore of Massachusetts. Adam is completely qualified to instruct the students in all phases of electric and acoustic guitarmaking.
  
  If you are interested in this summer course, please contact me at the email addresses, or telephone number below. I can discuss your options with you, including either acoustic or electric guitarmaking. I can put you in touch with Adam, if your interests are in making an electric guitar.
  
  I have already taken deposits for the course. Don't miss out by delaying, if you are interested.
  
  Please contact Thomas Knatt at 978-448-9663 or email Tom for details.

Our January 2009 Meeting

 

Our goal is to share our knowledge and techniques with anyone interested in expanding their understanding of instrument making