Guitar History – Paul’s Guitar Museum
1. Introduction
The inspiration & ideas in “Paul’s Guitar Museum” are the work of Paul Chabot, in conjunction with our former Webmaster, Neil Shedden. It is not intended to be a definitive history of the guitar, merely a starting point for discussion. Your contribution to this research is welcome.
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- My favorite enigma in the history of stringed musical instruments is when did the FRET first appear?
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- What about the origins of the term LUTHIER?
In the renaissance period we come across the pre-runner of todays steel string, an instrument called a cittern
- What about the origins of the term LUTHIER?
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- It is obvious to me that many of the terms are derived from an animal…
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- First pictorially depicted stringed instrument in human history… (including lyras harps etc.)
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- Stringed instruments with fingerboards, 1500 BC with sound holes, frets & incurved sides!
Paul Chabot
Chabot Guitars – Paul Chabot offers quality hand made Classical guitars (Colorado, USA) “Paul first apprenticed under guitar maker / repairman Robert Buchanan, where he became familiar with the aspects of guitar repair, and guitar refinishing. Furthering his ability and knowledge, Paul attended Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery where he learned the basics of wood, instrument design and guitar making.
Not long after graduating from Roberto-Venn, Paul was fortunate enough to apprentice under world renowned Master guitar maker Augustino Lo Prinzi. Through Augustino Lo Prinzi, Paul was able to learn some of the most proven methods and advanced techniques of fine guitar making.”
Unfortunately, Paul is no longer in business.
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