Comments on: So You Want My Job: Luthier (Guitar Maker)

By: Flip

Flip — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 02:50:12 +0000

Very fine guitar! Reminds me of Bob Benedetto’s archtops. The comments attest to the quality. I, like most everyone who visits this site, would like to truly begin building something unique to themselves. Thanx.

By: Eugene

Eugene — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 14:48:56 +0000

For me jazz guitars, when done right, can be one of the most beautiful instruments to look at. Definitely would want to hear his guitars!

By: Keith

Keith — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 19:48:19 +0000

Tom made an archtop guitar for me over ten years ago. He poured himself into what I now consider to be one of his many masterpieces.

I am married with three children, a great family and many dear friends. I figure my wife, my son, my two daughters, family/friends and Tom’s archtop are all I need in this life.

As always, thank you Tom for remaining true to your artform even when it was challenging to do so!

Keith

By: J Pinkhan

J Pinkhan — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:58:32 +0000

This was a great and inspiring interview. Love to have a handcrafted guitar!

By: Tom Bills

Tom Bills — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:53:15 +0000

I just happend to come by and read all of the wonderful comments here, and I have to tell you guys that it really blessed me to hear your thoughtful responses more than I can describe. Thank you so much for your kind words, it is really great to get to hear some feedback and know that you were touched in some way by my story. I hope that all of you were inspired and encouraged to reach a little higher and to never give up, I know I was by your great comments!

By: Luke

Luke — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:52:46 +0000

This interview and the accompanying pictures were stunning. I couldn’t wait to reach the end and see the finished product; beautiful. And, don’t worry too much about marketing when you’re putting out great interviews and products like this – cheers.

By: Morgan Looney

Morgan Looney — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 02:36:23 +0000

Thank you Art of Manliness. Really, thank you.

By: Sean

Sean — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 18:35:54 +0000

Beautiful work – props to you.

By: J. Delancy

J. Delancy — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:59:39 +0000

I make handmade Christmas ornaments on a lathe and I know that many people think that some of my prices are ridiculous (not as ridiculous as the 400% mark-up craftstores put on them) but there is a ton of work and even more tons of failure.
Craftmanship It is both brutal and rewarding.
Hats off to Mr. Bills
http://www.flickr.com/photos/welder20002fae/page2/

By: sjkonk

sjkonk — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 02:13:29 +0000

My father is also a luthier. I thoroughly enjoyed this post and a different perspective on the trade.

Not trying to spam but his website is

http://www.konkolyguitars.com and I suggest you check it out