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The Spanish Patron
1987
AL#9 p.52 BRB1 p.344
William Conrad
▪ A Patron is the workboard used to build a guitar in the Spanish style. Conrad explains how to build one, and the reasoning behind it.
Conrad Color System
1986
AL#8 p.16
William Conrad
▪ Conrad finds that spruce tops can be graded for density by the color of the light that shines through them, and uses a camera light meter to calibrate them.
Hot Spatulas for Hide Glue
1986
AL#7 p.48
William Conrad
▪ Conrad gives useful advice about disassembling instruments for repair.
Micro Table Saw
1985
AL#4 p.43 BRB1 p.136
William Conrad
▪ Conrad explains how he converted his Dremel moto-lathe into a miniature table saw.
Color Reveals Tone
1979
GALQ Vol.7#3 p.41
William Conrad
▪ Tone is not an exact science and a so-called expert is unqualified to make a positive judgment as to which tone is correct.
Luthiers Should Certify Their Works
1978
GALQ Vol.6#3 p.28
William Conrad
▪ Certification adds prestige to the product and protects you and the owner in case of loss, theft, or damage.