Richard Smith's Page

About Me:

Retired computer geek. Hobby has been woodworking for 40 years. Play slack key guitar and ukulele.

Shop Location:

Issaquah, WA

Website:

http://www.likekestrings.com

Lutherie Status:

Hobbyist

Lutherie Age:

1

Lutherie Influences:

Cumpiano, William King.

Lutherie Mentor:

Non

Lutherie Family Tree:

Grandfather built violins.

Lutherie Vocation:

Builder

How did you acquire your Lutherie skills?

Reading books, attending luthiery group meetings.

Did you go to a Lutherie School?

No

Did you apprentice with a Luthier? If so, Who? When and how long?

No

Lutherie Style:

Classical

Preferred Instrument Style:

Antes ukulele plan

Preferred Body Shape:

Antes for ukes and OOO or OM for guitars

Preferred Guitar Neck Joint:

Spanish

Preferred Top Bracing:

Fan

Preferred Top Wood:

Sitka or Englemann Spruce

Preferred Back & Side:

Koa, cocobolo

Do you only use quartered wood on your instruments?

No, I use flat sawn with some woods on backs and sides.