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» ASIA - Discussion forum for the Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans (ASIA), providing a sense of community and professionalism to the field of stringed instrument making and repair.




» Craig's Guitar Tech Resource - Free information on guitar electronics including custom wiring diagrams and schematics.




» FretFind - A collection of web-based tools for luthiers and home of the FretFind fret placement calculators.




» Guide to Guitar Building - A directory of sites about building and setting up electric guitars. Includes a forum.




» Lutherie Info - A collection of technical resources on designing and building plucked stringed musical instruments, mainly electric and acoustic guitars, and basses.




» Making a Double Bass - Photographs showing the steps for making a double bass.




» Pete's Violin Making Site - An amateur luthier shares his experience of violing making as a hobby; includes advice on tools, wood, and stages of construction.




» Violin Design - An illustrated paper exploring the geometry of violin design.




» Violin Making - A series of illustrated articles shows how a violin is made by hand by a professional violin maker.