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The Art Of Lutherie With Tom Bills

The Art Of Lutherie With Tom Bills

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The Art Of Lutherie With Tom Bills is a education podcast hosted by Tom Bills: Master Luthier, Author, And Guitar Making Instructor. It has 25 episodes, with the latest published December 2024.

The Art of Lutherie Podcast is your guide to mastering the art of guitar building. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced luthier, I’m here to help you build better guitars and deepen your creative process. I’m Tom Bills, a master luthier with 26+ years of experience crafting custom acoustic and archtop guitars. In each episode, I share practical insights, breaking down not just the “how” but the “why” behind techniques, so you can confidently create guitars that are uniquely yours. Explore more resources at theartoflutherie.com. Thank you for listening!

education ·en ·25 episodes

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1

The Cure Time Principle: The Secret to a Better Guitar Finish and a Better Life

2

How To Spot & Avoid Stress Concentration

3

Stewmac Guitar Side Bender & How To Use It Step-By-Step

4

My Top 10+ Luthier Tools (Right Now)

5

French Polishing Techniques - French Polishing Fundamentals Part 7

6

How To Make Shellac - Part 6 French Polishing Fundamentals

7

Best Oils For French Polishing - Part 5 French Polishing Fundamentals

8

French Polishing Fundamentals Part 4 - Shellac For French Polishing

9

French Polishing Fundamentals Part 3 - Best Alcohol For Making Shellac

10

French Polishing Fundamentals Part 2 - Wood Preparation

11

French Polishing Fundamentals Part 1 - Why I Switched To Shellac

12

How To Use A Block Plane: Focusing On The Fundamentals

13

My New Favorite Rasp (The Dragon Rasp Giveaway & Review)

14

Guitar Shop Humidifiers, Dehumidifiers, & Hygrometers: Best Tools For Measuring & Managing Humidity

15

Better Headstock Binding Channels (A Quick Tip)

16

What Is A Guitar Backstrap? (How & Why It Can Improve Your Guitars)

17

The Ultimate Guide To Card Scrapers: Types, Techniques, & How To Sharpen

18

3 Tips For Better Guitar Binding (With Less Stress)

19

Should You Seal The Inside Of Your Guitar?

20

The Luthier's Cabinet - Protect your guitars and your peace of mind

21

A Simple Guitar Finishing Trick For A Great Looking Finish

22

10 Awesome Tools To Supercharge Your Guitar Fret Installation

23

Guitar Design Secrets - Maximize Your ROI (Return On Improvements)

24

Shape the Brace = Shape the Tone

25

Color Matching For Guitar Inlay

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