I began my Luthierie with the violin. I couldn’t decide whether to build a violin or guitar, so I went to the library and checked out books on both of them. Because of the smaller size of the violin, I chose to build it. My only problem was that the plans had been taken out of the library book. And so I guess it is fair to say that my career as a plans draftsman predated my career as a luthier. I have long since gotten rid of that plan for the first violin - you wouldn't want it!

I am still very interested in violins, and really wish that I could play them better. This site currently offers 3 different plans, from traditional to quite different.