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In the Ramirez Workshop

1985
AL#4 p.36   BRB1 p.140   ALA5 p.2         
William Tapia                                                                                           

▪ Tapia relates the history of Ramirez guitars and tells of his time there learning to properly repair them.

The Underselling of the American Luthier

1984
GALQ Vol.12#2 p.31               
William Tapia                                                                                           

▪ It’s always been the same; the great luthiers of the world have a growing list of customers waiting for their instruments to be finished, while the rest have a hard time making ends meet.

Bob Mattingly, Guitar Maker

1984
GALQ Vol.12#3 p.8   BRB2 p.456            
William Tapia   Bob Mattingly                                                                                       

▪ Mattingly is one of the best classical guitar makers in the U.S., yet what is it that keeps him and other fine luthiers from reaching international acclaim?

Bob Mattingly’s Building Process

1984
DS#289   BRB2 p.456            
Duane Waterman   William Tapia                                                                                       

▪ Mattingly was one of the most respected classical builders in America before his death. This article examines some of the unusual construction techniques he used.