February 8, 2025 LINT meeting

in conjunction with

"So set 'em up..."

Whether you remember the lyric from a George Strait song,

or even an earlier Frank Sinatra song,

there is a sentiment requiring Preparation.

And instrument set-up is essential preparation for improved playability.

February LINT Meeting 

Saturday February 8, 2025

Through the generous collaboration with the TCC Library staff of the Trinity River campus, LINT will meet in Downtown Fort Worth. 

Building TREF (room across the hall from the library)

We will have our regular agenda and quality of presentation. Since this will also be open to interested students, we anticipate this being the first exposure for many to the art of building and repair.  

We will have:

• "So, Set 'Em Up" ;  Multiple Live Presentations and answers about Instrument set-up: 
• • What am I looking for?
  • How do I get the best results out of this instrument for my playing style?
• Access to the LINT library
• Specialty class schedules discussed
• bi-monthly meeting schedule and agenda.
• And our regular Swap-&-Sell and Show-&-Tell. 

Free covered Parking.

link to interactive map of Trinity River TCC campus

Please register early so we can plan appropriately.

If you have any questions, contact us at lint.luthiermail@gmail.com

Registration now open

2025 Master Workshop

In the long tradition of bringing highly acclaimed Builders and Repair Professionals,

LINT is excited to announce the 2025 Masters Workshop featuring

TJ Thompson

from West Concord, Mass.

A professional guitar luthier providing specialty repair tools, guitar

 parts, and authentic Martin and belly bridges.

text from Fretboard Journal

"If you’ve read the pages of the Fretboard Journal (or listened to our podcasts), TJ Thompson’s name should be a familiar one: He’s arguably the world’s preeminent expert on repairing vintage Martin Guitars. He also builds his own, exquisite reproductions of Golden Era Martins and is the guy behind Proluthiertools.com, where he offers specialized tools and reproduction bridges for fellow luthiers working on vintage acoustics."

check out:

https://www.instagram.com/tj_thompson_guitars/?

https://www.fretboardjournal.com/features/visit-guitar-repair-guru-tj-thompson/

TJ Thompson: Shop Tour | Fretboard Journal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g43-bfKQOE  

This event should be amazing!

March 8, 2025

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (doors open at 8:30 AM)

First Christian Church, 114 W Grauwyler, Irving, Tx

Registration includes drawings for:

$100 worth of gift certificates	1 year LINT Membership
paid 2026 Master Workshop	Guitar builder give-aways

Workshop fee - nonmember $75.00

Member discounted cost $65.00

Whether you consider yourself as a novice, all the way to experienced, you need to join us for this unique opportunity.

Bring your projects for our Show & Tell! 

Go to the events tab on the LINT.org website for Registration.

If you have any questions, contact us at lint.luthiermail@gmail.com

August LINT Meeting 

Saturday August 12, 2023

Through the generous collaboration with the TCC Library staff of the Trinity River campus, LINT will meet in Downtown Fort Worth. 

Building TREF room 2105

Go to events tab for registration

Location Announcement: We are excited to share that we will be meeting at Tim Pilson’s shop in Mansfield where he builds acoustic guitars. (Go to Events tab for address and registration) Guitar Setup :  Easy as 1-2-3 How to get any guitar playing great in just 3 simple steps. Setup is the final step in guitar building and leaves one of the biggest impressions to the player. No matter how beautiful in sound and appearance a guitar is, if it is difficult to play or has buzzing and dull notes, the player will perceive the guitar to have fundamental problems. A great setup is an easy way to stand out and establish value. I will be giving a presentation and demonstrating how to get a great setup on every guitar, everytime, using a few simple tools and a simple process. Please bring any of your favorite setup tools and tips to share.  As always, this meeting will also have “Swap & Sale” and “Show & Tell” So bring tonewoods or tools you'd like to sell or trade and your current projects to discuss.

We're back on!

2023 Master Workshop

LINT is excited to announce 2023 Masters Workshop featuring

For more information, go to the Events tab.

Some of us remember the Lite Beer ads that ran from 1973 to 1991 that featured John Madden, Rodney Dangerfield, Bob Uecker, and numerous other stars and athletes arguing about the "Tastes Great, Less Filling" tag line. Well when talking about which sides are better - solid or laminated - you can now hear similar preferences such as :

Great Tone - More Stable

Presentation on Side Lamination

at Lame Horse Guitars Burleson workshop.

There will be a discussion and demonstration of all things about side laminations - when does it make sense or when it doesn't.  A number of experienced builders will present multiple proven methods, techniques and applications for side laminations. 

Live demos are planned. 

This just might be the answer to the design decision for your next build.

Go to Events in the top banner for more info & to register.

15 Oct 2022, 10:00 AM (CST) – 16 Oct 2022, 5:00 PM (CST)

Sheraton Arlington 1500 Convention Center Drive Arlington, TX 76011

Go to Events tab for more details

8 Oct 2022, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Bo Walker shop, 7908 Rohne Ct. Granbury, TX 76049 

Go to events tab for more information.

How comfortable are you about binding installation?

image credit: https://www.guitarrepairbench.com/

June LINT Meeting 

Saturday June 11, 2022

Presentation on Binding installation

Go to Events tab and Calendar for more information.

If you have any questions, contact us at lint.luthiermail@gmail.com

Thank you for your interest. Our goal is to continue the mission of:

Learn, Build, Share

- Repeat -

Look at the Calendar for upcoming events.