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Our Mission
We were formed to promote association among stringed instrument makers (luthiers) in Southern California, to further the understanding of stringed instrument building, and to help improve the instrument-making skills of our members.
We also teach guiarmaking; classes in both steel string and classical instrument construction. New classes start in January 2012. Check the Guitar Building Classes tab for details.
About SIMSCal
Established in November, 2004, SIMSCal currently has over 150 members and "friends of the association", consisting of both hobbyists and professional instrument builders. Our members build traditional hollow body instruments including flat-top steel string, classical, flamenco and archtop guitars. Our goal is to not only provide members with meaningful information about lutherie, but also to promote the practice and tradition of lutherie within our local communities.
We encourage those interested to attend any of our meetings. Attendance at meetings is free, however, we ask for a membership donation of $10 per year. This money supports organization activities and provides members with product discounts at both Rockler Woodworking and Woodcraft stores.
Details About the Organization of SIMSCal (MS Word docs)
SIMSCal
2012 SIMSCal Officers
President – Mark Carver
Sec/Treasurer – Rod Hay
Dir. of Guitarmaking Ops – Larry McCutcheon
Dir. of Communications - Adam Bergmann
This page was last updated: February 17, 2012
Stringed Instrument Makers of Southern California
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- Guitar Building Classes for 2012 - Classical guitar building began Tuesday, January 17.
Steel String classes began Wednesday, January 18.Classes are filled.
Call to get on the waiting list.
Check the Guitar Building Classes tab for details.
- 2012 3rd Quarter Meeting
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Saturday, June 30th 2012
1:00 pm
Demonstration by
Jim Ellsberry
Details to follow soon
See events Page for details
