The Journal
Writing from the bench.
Notes on luthiery, vintage instruments, shop economics, and the small decisions that define a workshop.
June 11, 2026 · The Workshop
Best Music Store Inventory Software for Small Independent Shops
Discover what small music shops should look for in inventory software, from serialized instruments and rentals to repairs, lessons, and accounting reports.
June 11, 2026 · Marisol K.
The Geometry of Intonation: A Guide
Exploring the subtle relationship between bridge placement and frequency clarity in hollow-body archtops.
June 11, 2026 · Henry T.
Sourcing Rare Mahogany in 2026
Sustainability and the search for high-density tonewoods in a changing global marketplace.
June 11, 2026 · Marisol K.
Wiring Harnesses: Pre-war Specs
Why paper-in-oil capacitors still define the electrical sound of the golden era of instrument design.
June 11, 2026 · The Workshop
Why the Ledger Matters in a Digital Age
Tracing the history of instrument provenance from paper tags to digital twin records.