Hello....

[B. Howard]

Hello, my name is Brian Howard. I am a Luthier in Hummelstown PA. At least I am a Luthier now.... Up until that time I have been a professional woodworker, having spent the last 20 years or so making high end custom cabinetry and millwork for custom builders in the area. I tried building guitars back in the early 90's and failed miserably. That experience in itself taught me a lot. I got very discouraged and simply stayed a cabinetmaker. I had to take the long way around to get here, to be what I wanted to be all along. I would like to help others persevere through the early mistakes and failures that happen and become better luthiers.

I have met John through ASIA and the Mid Atlantic Luthiers and since he and others were so willing to share their knowledge with me when I got back to this I am now looking to return those favors. I will be giving a presentation on my French Polish techniques at the March MAL meeting and will also be at the Blues Creek open house in June talking about finish repairs for the builder. A how to on fixing those little dents and scratches that happen to all of us from time to time as we finish our instruments. I'll also be checking here to see whats happening and see if I can't learn something as well.

Look forward to meeting all of you.

Hey Brian,

Welcome aboard.

tommy

[hummingbird]

Hi Brian. I'm looking forward to hearing more from you. Thanks for being here.

[Jim_H]

Hey Brian,

I've seen you over at the OLF and look forward to having you hanging around here with us! =)

[Darryl Young]

Welcome Brian!

[David L]

Thanks for coming on board and sharing your experience!

David L

[tippie53]

thanks Brian
Your expertise will be welcome here See you soon at Emmaus.
For those of you in the area the Mid Atlantic Luthiers is a small group that meed on a regular basis for the sharing of information about anything on guitar and strings instruments.
Dr John Reitz started this group a while and ago and we have a strong core membership. Hope some of you can get to meet the guys

[Kevin Sjostrand]

Hi Brian, it always great to get more expert information as we learn this craft.
Welcome.

Kevin

[Herman]

Hello Brain, welcome in this group of great guys.

Herman