The Art Of Lutherie With Tom Bills
Tom Bills: Master Luthier, Author, And Guitar Making Instructor
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...
Episodes (25)
The Cure Time Principle: The Secret to a Better Guitar Finish and a Better Life
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How To Spot & Avoid Stress Concentration
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Stewmac Guitar Side Bender & How To Use It Step-By-Step
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My Top 10+ Luthier Tools (Right Now)
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French Polishing Techniques - French Polishing Fundamentals Part 7
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How To Make Shellac - Part 6 French Polishing Fundamentals
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Best Oils For French Polishing - Part 5 French Polishing Fundamentals
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French Polishing Fundamentals Part 4 - Shellac For French Polishing
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French Polishing Fundamentals Part 3 - Best Alcohol For Making Shellac
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French Polishing Fundamentals Part 2 - Wood Preparation
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French Polishing Fundamentals Part 1 - Why I Switched To Shellac
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How To Use A Block Plane: Focusing On The Fundamentals
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My New Favorite Rasp (The Dragon Rasp Giveaway & Review)
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Guitar Shop Humidifiers, Dehumidifiers, & Hygrometers: Best Tools For Measuring...
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Better Headstock Binding Channels (A Quick Tip)
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What Is A Guitar Backstrap? (How & Why It Can Improve Your Guitars)
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The Ultimate Guide To Card Scrapers: Types, Techniques, & How To Sharpen
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3 Tips For Better Guitar Binding (With Less Stress)
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Should You Seal The Inside Of Your Guitar?
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The Luthier's Cabinet - Protect your guitars and your peace of mind
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A Simple Guitar Finishing Trick For A Great Looking Finish
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10 Awesome Tools To Supercharge Your Guitar Fret Installation
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Guitar Design Secrets - Maximize Your ROI (Return On Improvements)
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Shape the Brace = Shape the Tone
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Color Matching For Guitar Inlay
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