Miek,
Welcome to the OLF!
I suppose that, depending on who you’re talking to about lutherie will get different responses, and
It does seem that the word “luthier” is a very little known word. FishtownMike has already
brought up this point, but, you are right. When ever I tell someone that I’m learning to be a
luthier, they say “WHAT”, but, when I tell them that “I build guitars” they say “WOW! THAT IS SO COOL!”.
It is kind of interesting that “Guitar builder”, or “Guitar maker” has a lot more
impact on a conversation than “Luthier”. However, that brings us back to perception. Which may
be where we need to stay with all of this. Perhaps, perception is the “basic ingredient” I’m looking for.
I’ve stated 4 stages of accomplishment, that will give me the confidence to say, that “I’m a luthier”
I believe it’s a worthy goal. But, its still just a basic standard that I have set for myself. It would
be fair to say, that there are other standards set by others, which are just as valid. It would also,
be fair to say, that all the posts in this thread are good examples, as to why this is true.
In short, experience, perception, and the basic definition are the most important aspects of being a luthier.
So, in that context, I would like to say, that there are many great guitar builders here at the OLF,
with way more experience than I have, who’s craftsmanship is undeniably outstanding, that
certainly should be referred to as luthiers.
Well, I guess that settles that! Or, does it?
Robert
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