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A luthier (pronounced /'lju?ti.?r/) is someone who makes or repairs stringed instruments. The word luthier comes from the French word luth which means " lute". The craft of lutherie is commonly divided into two main categories stringed instruments that are plucked or strummed, and those that are bowed. Diverse places and cultures have given rise to numerous types of stringed instruments. The following lists provide examples of instruments in each category still in use today.[1] Plucked or strummed instruments autoharp, banjo, bouzouki, charango, cittern, appalachian dulcimer, guitar, harp, kantele, kithara, kora, koto, lute, theorbo, archlute, angelique, torban, kobza, bandura, lyre, pipa, mandolin, oud, shamisen, sitar, ukulele, and veena. Bowed instruments cello, crwth, double bass, erhu, fiddle, mouthbow, nyckelharpa, hurdy gurdy, rabab, rebec, sarangi, viol, viola, viola da braccio, viola d'amore, viola da gamba and violin.
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1. The Frankenstein Guitar
January 18, 2008
Artists and musicians are renowned for living in a world far removed from the real one. For them, reality is a vague concept that afflicts others while they are allowed to roam freely and express their creativity in any form that they choose. When an artist and a musician get together to collaborate on a project, you can be sure that they will create a unique, off-the-wall and functional piece of art.
Stephen McSwain is a luthier (string instrument maker), musician and artist living in Los Angeles. Blessed with a double dose of creativity, he decided to liven up the image of standard guit... (read more)
Author: Sandy Cosser
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2. Ellis Ergonomic Guitars - The Wedge
May 16, 2007
The "Wedge"© introduces a new level of comfort and playability without compromising the high level of sound expected from ellis guitars. The concept relies upon ergonomically re-shaping the instruments to better fit the human body. Many musicians have endured pinched nerves, aching necks, sore arms and shoulders over the years. The "Wedge"© significantly reduces strain and tension providing comfort and playability. Head Luthier at Ellis Gutiars, Andrew Ellis has received permission from Linda Manzer (the original creator) to incorporate The WEDGE © into his designs.
The wedge can be cu... (read more)
Author: Andrew Ellis
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