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String Instrument Building (Luthierie)
String Instrument Building (Luthierie)
The further from centre, the more strongly this hobby leans that way. Your quiz answers are scored against exactly these fifteen.
- RestfulPhysical
- IndoorsOutdoors
- SolitarySocial
- PracticalCreative
- InstinctiveTechnical
- Hands-offHands-on
- RelaxedCompetitive
- CautiousDaring
- Quick winsPatient
- PrivatePerformer
- MinimalistCollector
- Just do itStudious
- Low-kitGear-heavy
- AnalogDigital
- ObjectsLiving things
Building and repairing stringed instruments, shaping the body, neck and soundboard, then setting it up so it plays in tune.
One free dayTime to first win
A whole dayA session
Mostly indoorsWhere
Step 1: Get sharp hand tools and a way to hold work.
Is it you?
What you need
7 thingsThe honest floor, taking the cheapest option in each$197
How we make money: if you buy through one of these we take a small cut, and the price is the same either way. The cheapest option that works is always listed first.
The path
14 questsASetting up2 things to sort, in any order$131
BThen the quests
- Get basic tools and a cheap instrument to work on
- Restring and deep-clean an instrument
- Set the action and check the neck relief
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