Lute and Historical Guitar Building with Michael Schreiner

This is a blog about building lutes and historical guitars. It is not only a "how to" blog but also a "why" blog. I have always enjoyed thinking about lutes and guitars as much as building them. I also enjoy the music associated with the instruments I build as well as the inspiration I gain from visits to museums to examine them.

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Gaetano Guadagnini Guitar - the Old and the New

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       I recently finished a model of an 1831 Gaetano Guadagnini guitar for a Toronto client, based on the original that I restored in 2016....
Tuesday, July 2, 2024

A French Baroque Lute

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  When I took this photo three  weeks ago my French baroque lute was assembled but there was still much to do. You may be able to see the sc...
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Sunday, March 17, 2024

Building an English Theorbo

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  I was surprised when I received a commission to build an English theorbo. The commission was unusual because few modern lute makers have ...
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I've been building instruments for 51years, 48 full-time. It has worked out pretty well.
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