The Journal
Writing from the bench.
Notes on luthiery, vintage instruments, shop economics, and the small decisions that define a workshop.
June 26, 2026 · Music Shop Suite
How to Price a Used Guitar for Consignment Without Losing the Sale or the Margin
A music shop owner's field guide to appraising used and vintage guitars at intake — brand multipliers, condition tiers, vintage premium, and the consignment split math that keeps both sides happy.
June 11, 2026 · The Workshop
How to Manage Instrument Rentals Without Losing Track of Due Dates
Learn how music shops can manage instrument rentals, due dates, overdue returns, customer history, and rental inventory without messy spreadsheets.
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 · The Workshop
Why the Ledger Matters in a Digital Age
Tracing the history of instrument provenance from paper tags to digital twin records.
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.