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.

Monday, May 25, 2015

A Chitarriglia after Matteo Sellas

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I finished the small baroque terz guitar that was the subject of my post from January 2, 2015. The design is my own creation ...
Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Chambure Vihuela Revisited Part 2

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 My last post described the emotions I felt while viewing the original vihuela (E.0748) in the Musée de la musique laboratory. Building a ...
Thursday, March 19, 2015

Chambure Vihuela Revisited

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My Original Model, No. 575, 2001 Throughout my career I built the occasional vihuela at the request of friends or clients. ...
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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Johann Georg Stauffer Guitar Drawing

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Friday, January 2, 2015

Building a Chitarriglia after Sellas - Part 1 The Design

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 I received a commission for a small baroque guitar some time ago and now I am well along in its construction. The commission was ...
Monday, November 17, 2014

Giovanni Fabricatore 1805 - Appointment in Edinburgh Part 2

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The guitars of the Fabricatore family represent a style of construction and appearance that is distinct; different in construction ...
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I've been building instruments for 51years, 48 full-time. It has worked out pretty well.
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