Nearly a year ago, we published our first hardcover book, The Luthier’s Tool Box. This is a collection of stories – love letters, really – from luthiers around the world, describing the tool they cherish the most in their builds and repairs.

Compiled by frequent Fretboard Journal contributor Jamie Etherington, it spans a wide array of makers, builders, and repair people, famous and not-quite-famous. Included are submissions by Andy Powers, Linda Manzer, Michael Bashkin, amp builder Chris Benson, Michael Greenfield, Dick Boak, Kevin Ryan, Joshia De Jonge, and John Monteleone. 

Note: This is not just a book for luthiers. We’ve sold nearly 2,000 copies to guitar fanatics around the world. It seems as though everyone with a love for music, fretted instruments and craft can appreciate these short tales. In fact, we’re down to our last 500 copies. When they are gone, they are gone.

For the holiday season, we’re discounting our remaining inventory to make room for our next hardcover book project. Nab your copy today (yes, we should also add that it makes for a great gift).

Order the Luthier’s Tool Box here.