Read Robert Lundberg’s memoriam
Lute maker and scholar Robert Lundberg is a frequent Guild author and convention lecturer. Bob passed away in 2001, read his memoriam.
▪ bio current as of 1996
Read Robert Lundberg’s memoriam
Lute maker and scholar Robert Lundberg is a frequent Guild author and convention lecturer. Bob passed away in 2001, read his memoriam.
▪ bio current as of 1996
2002
HLC p.245
Robert Lundberg
▪ A list of ancient lute makers giving their dates and locations. Aslo some thoughts on the inconsistant spellings of some names.
2002
HLC p.249
Robert Lundberg
▪ A listing of over 300 ancient lutes personally observed and measured by Lundberg. Listed by museum collection. Also mentions their condition.
2002
HLC p.261
Robert Lundberg
▪ A listing of the many information sources used by Lundberg in the preparation of his lute-making course.
1999
AL#60 p.49 read this article
Robert Lundberg
▪ Obtaining plans for a vihuela.
1998
AL#54 p.65
Robert Lundberg
▪ Shark chemical file sharpening system.
1996
AL#45 p.59 BRB4 p.469
Robert Lundberg
▪ This is a thorough and glowing review of an important book, by a reviewer who is best known for his work in early instruments.
1996
AL#46 p.20 BRB4 p.316
Robert Lundberg
▪ An introduction to the structure and methods of construction of historical instruments, especially the belly. With 12 photos, 2 pages of notes and bibliography, and a family tree of Neapolitan luthiers from the 15th to the 20th centuries.
This article has been nominated as one of the Guild’s best articles published before 2010.
1995
AL#43 p.54 BRB4 p.81
Robert Lundberg
▪ The rebate plane used for fitting lute ribs and the modifications necessary to make the Lie-Nielson scraper plane fully functional.
1995
AL#43 p.61 read this article
Robert Lundberg
▪ The reviewer finds that this book is too limited in its scope, and recommends against its purchase. However, he maintains that a sensibly revised edition would be an important and welcome resource, and that such a revised edition is in the works.
1995
AL#42 p.57 BRB4 p.481
Robert Lundberg
▪ The reviewer finds that although the abstracts are clear and well written, the quality and usefulness of the abstracted material is not judged. The unwary may be sent on a long search for information of little, or dangerous, use.
1994
AL#39 p.46 BRB4 p.458 read this article
Robert Lundberg
▪ The reviewer finds that Strobel’s books are useful and accurate, and that the author has made a brave attempt to encourage luthiers to make their own violins, rather than strict copies of master instruments. Always look for the latest edition of each volume since changes and updates often accompany each new edition.
1994
AL#39 p.60 read this article
Robert Lundberg
▪ Where to get lute strings.
1994
AL#38 p.8 HLC p.226
Robert Lundberg
▪ Lundberg makes the nut, ties on the frets, and strings up the lute. With a string tension formula and an explanation of the rule of 18 for locating frets. Contains 33 step-by-step photos, and detailed captions. This series ran for 19 installments in American Lutherie and has been collected into our hardback book Historical Lute Construction.
1994
AL#37 p.32 HLC p.218
Robert Lundberg
▪ Lundberg cleans, scrapes, waxes, and oils the various parts of the lute that will not receive shellac finishing. With 29 step-by-step photos, detailed captions, and two recipes for lute wax. This series ran for 19 installments in American Lutherie and has been collected into our hardback book Historical Lute Construction.
1993
AL#36 p.32 HLC p.210
Robert Lundberg
▪ Lundberg explains how to fit the many pegs of graduating length and diameter. With 26 step-by-step photos and detailed captions. This series ran for 19 installments in American Lutherie and has been collected into our hardback book Historical Lute Construction.
1993
AL#36 p.46 BRB3 p.416
Robert Lundberg
▪ Scrapers are wonderfully useful tools despite the difficulties they often pose to beginners. Lundberg explains how to tame them.
This article has been nominated as one of the Guild’s fifty best articles published before 2010.
1993
AL#35 p.34 HLC p.196
Robert Lundberg
▪ The bowl is finished with shellac and rubbed out. With 38 step-by-step photos and detailed captions. This series ran for 19 installments in American Lutherie and has been collected into our hardback book Historical Lute Construction.
1992
AL#32 p.62 BRB3 p.470 read this article
Robert Lundberg
▪ This marvelous book of workbenches will fill you with ideas of how to improve the ‘heart’ of your own shop.
This article has been nominated as one of the Guild’s best articles published before 2010.
1992
AL#31 p.61 BRB3 p.474
Robert Lundberg
▪ Literature on making Baroque guitar roses.
1992
AL#32 p.7 BRB3 p.241 read this article
Robert Lundberg
▪ It seems that there is real doubt about the authenticity of this very same lute. American Lutherie’s lute meister looks at the photos and thinks, “Hmm, maybe it is real.” With one more photo of Moby Lute.
1992
AL#31 p.50 HLC p.190
Robert Lundberg
▪ Lundberg makes the pegs with a tiny machinist’s lathe. With 25 step-by-step photos and detailed captions. This series ran for 19 installments in American Lutherie and has been collected into our hardback book Historical Lute Construction.
1992
AL#31 p.46 HLC p.206
Robert Lundberg
▪ The pegbox is attached to the neck. With 16 step-by-step photos and detailed captions. This series ran for 19 installments in American Lutherie and has been collected into our hardback book Historical Lute Construction.
1992
AL#30 p.28 HLC p.178
Robert Lundberg
▪ Making and veneering the tapered pegbox. With 50 step-by-step photos and detailed captions.photos. This series ran for 19 installments in American Lutherie and has been collected into our hardback book Historical Lute Construction.
1992
AL#29 p.10 HLC p.162
Robert Lundberg
▪ The points are inlaid into the top, and the fingerboard is attached to the neck. The process is shown for both veneered necks and plain necks. With 40 step-by-step photos and detailed captions. This series ran for 19 installments in American Lutherie and has been collected into our hardback book Historical Lute Construction. This article is listed twice due to differences between the magazine series and the final form of the book.
1992
AL#29 p.15 HLC p.172
Robert Lundberg
▪ The half binding is made and let into the soundboard edge. With 24 step-by-step photos and detailed captions. This series ran for 19 installments in American Lutherie and has been collected into our hardback book Historical Lute Construction.
1991
AL#28 p.8 HLC p.156
Robert Lundberg
▪ The top is glued to the bowl and trimmed. With 19 step-by-step photos and detailed captions. This series ran for 19 installments in American Lutherie and has been collected into our hardback book Historical Lute Construction.
1991
AL#28 p.15 HLC p.162
Robert Lundberg
▪ The points are inlaid into the top, and the fingerboard is attached to the neck. The process is shown for both veneered necks and plain necks. With 40 step-by-step photos and detailed captions. This series ran for 19 installments in American Lutherie and has been collected into our hardback book Historical Lute Construction.
1990
LT p.114
Steve Andersen Chris Brandt R.E. Brune Ted Davis Jeffrey R. Elliott James Flynn Bob Gleason Hideo Kamimoto Robert Lundberg Frederick C. Lyman Jr. John Monteleone Robert Ruck Richard Schneider Ervin Somogyi Al Stancel Robert Steinegger Janet Toon
▪ Seventeen established luthiers were asked to list ten hand tools, five power tools, and five supplies used as tools. This info was used to determine the most essential tools, including specifics, model and size, source, and any special uses.
1990
AL#24 p.40 HLC p.142
Robert Lundberg
▪ The neck blank has already been fitted to the bowl. Now it is shaped, veneered, and attached. With 49 photos and detailed captions. This series ran for 19 installments in American Lutherie and has been collected into our hardback book Historical Lute Construction.
1990
AL#23 p.42 HLC p.130
Robert Lundberg
▪ In this segment Lundberg prepares the bowl for removal from the mold, fits the neck and the countercap, reinforces the ribs, and fits the belly to the bowl. Contains 22 step-by-step photos and captions. This series ran for 19 installments in American Lutherie and has been collected into our hardback book Historical Lute Construction.
1990
AL#23 p.48 HLC p.136
Robert Lundberg
▪ Fitting the many brace ends to the sides of the bowl and ensuring that the subtle topography of the soundboard will be right.With 21 photos and detailed captions. This series ran for 19 installments in American Lutherie and has been collected into our hardback book Historical Lute Construction.
1990
AL#22 p.20 HLC p.122
Robert Lundberg
▪ In this episode Lundberg tunes the belly, or top, of the lute. The belly is already braced and the bridge is glued to it, but it is not yet attached to the bowl. Contains 21 photos, 3 diagrams, and detailed text. This series ran for 19 installments in American Lutherie and has been collected into our hardback book Historical Lute Construction.
1990
AL#21 p.16 HLC p.110
Robert Lundberg
▪ Lundberg makes the bridge and glues it to the braced top. Contains 49 step-by-step photos and detailed captions, plus 7 diagrams. This series ran for 19 installments in American Lutherie and has been collected into our hardback book Historical Lute Construction.
1990
AL#21 p.36 BRB2 p.352
Robert Lundberg R.E. Brune
▪ Lundberg says that perhaps he’s tracked down Marie’s own luthier. Brune examines the evidence and decides he’s not prepared to jump on board. With 3 fine photos.
1989
AL#20 p.40 HLC p.94
Robert Lundberg
▪ Lundberg makes a complete lute top including carving the rose and bracing the soundboard. Contains 57 photos and 6 diagrams with detailed captions. This series ran for 19 installments in American Lutherie and has been collected into our hardback book Historical Lute Construction.
1989
AL#19 p.6 HLC p.80
Robert Lundberg
▪ Construction of the lute bowl. Detailed captions to 57 step-by-step, how-to photos. This series ran for 19 installments in American Lutherie and has been collected into our hardback book Historical Lute Construction.
1989
AL#18 p.52 BRB2 p.497
Robert Lundberg
▪ The reviewer finds he could easily recommend this book if it weren’t so overpriced.
1989
AL#17 p.51 HLC p.244
Robert Lundberg
▪ Lundberg recommends that the uninitiated not try to build an instrument from these plans without first reading the entire series of lectures presented in “Historical Lute Construction.” The plans are more diagramatic than exhaustive, but contain the essential information to construct the instrument.
1988
AL#16 p.24 HLC p.76
Robert Lundberg
▪ The lute theory is over and the chips begin to fly. The series begins with the construction of the form on which the bowl will be assembled. 14 photos with detailed captions.
1988
AL#16 p.20 HLC p.70
Robert Lundberg
▪ The various lute parts were discussed in previous segments of this series. Now it is time to assemble a plan of attack for the integration of those parts, and to build the form for the bowl. With several drawings and photos. Fifth in a series of 19 articles.
1988
AL#14 p.22 HLC p.30
Robert Lundberg
▪ This portion of the series deals with the soundboard, or belly, of the lute, including the braces and rosette. Many drawings illustrate the shape and thickness of historical lute tops. Beautiful drawings accompany the photos of astonishing rosettes (the drawings are not patterns of the photos). Where did those old guys find the patience? This is the third of 19 installments.
1988
AL#14 p.42 HLC p.241
Robert Lundberg
▪ Lundberg recommends that the uninitiated not try to build an instrument from these plans without first reading the entire series of lectures presented in “Historical Lute Construction.” The plans are more diagramatic than exhaustive, but contain the essential information to construct the instrument.
1988
AL#14 p.44 HLC p.242
Robert Lundberg
▪ Lundberg recommends that the uninitiated not try to build an instrument from these plans without first reading the entire series of lectures presented in “Historical Lute Construction.” The plans are more diagramatic than exhaustive, but contain the essential information to construct the instrument.
1988
AL#15 p.6 HLC p.48
Robert Lundberg
▪ This segment covers the bridge, neck, fingerboard, pegbox, and pegs of the lute. With photos and a number of drawings. This series is comprised of 19 installments.
1988
AL#15 p.28 HLC p.243
Robert Lundberg
▪ Lundberg recommends that the uninitiated not try to build an instrument from these plans without first reading the entire series of lectures presented in “Historical Lute Construction.” The plans are more diagramatic than exhaustive, but contain the essential information to construct the instrument.
1988
AL#13 p.24 HLC p.18
Robert Lundberg
▪ This portion of the series has to do with the shape of the lute body, or bowl. It includes 21 photos of historical models and numerous drawings and label signatures. This series includes 19 segments.
1988
AL#13 p.37 HLC p.239
Robert Lundberg
▪ Lundberg recommends that the uninitiated not try to build an instrument from these plans without first reading the entire series of lectures presented in “Historical Lute Construction.” The plans are more diagramatic than exhaustive, but contain the essential information to construct the instrument.
1988
AL#13 p.38 HLC p.240
Robert Lundberg
▪ Lundberg recommends that the uninitiated not try to build an instrument from these plans without first reading the entire series of lectures presented in “Historical Lute Construction.” The plans are more diagramatic than exhaustive, but contain the essential information to construct the instrument.
1987
AL#12 p.30 HLC p.xiii
Tim Olsen Robert Lundberg
▪ Did people of a given time and place think and respond differently than we do? Lundberg thinks so. He has learned to think like an ancient luthier by studying their work, and has therefore made a connection to a neglected tradition and society. It shows in his work and his speech, and apparently, in his life.
This article has been nominated as one of the Guild’s best articles published before 2010.
1987
AL#12 p.32 HLC p.2
Robert Lundberg
▪ The first of 19 articles in our lute construction series, Lundberg traces the history of the lute family and construction.
1987
AL#12 p.48 HLC p.238
Robert Lundberg
▪ Lundberg recommends that the uninitiated not try to build an instrument from these plans without first reading the entire series of lectures presented in “Historical Lute Construction.” The plans are more diagramatic than exhaustive, but contain the essential information to construct the instrument.
1981
GALQ Vol.9#4 p.10 BRB1 p.48 read this article
R.E. Brune George Gruhn Steve Klein Max Krimmel Robert Lundberg
▪ The economic atmosphere surrounding lutherie has changed a lot since this 1980 panel discussion, but tapping into the lutherie boom is no easier than it ever was. Max Krimmel followed his genius out of guitarmaking many years ago, but the rest of these gentlemen are still active, and their longevity suggests that they knew what they were talking about so long ago. Panel discussions aren’t often as much fun as this one.
This article has been nominated as one of the Guild’s fifty best articles published before 2010.
1978
GALQ Vol.6#1 p.10 BRB2 p.78
Kent Rayman Aggie Rayman Robert Lundberg
▪ Lundberg is a classic example of a man who couldn’t fit into any of the slots society tried to force him into, yet who went on to become an important individual in his field. Lute players of the world couldn’t be happier about it. With 4 photos.
This article has been nominated as one of the Guild’s fifty best articles published before 2010.