Byron Will has been involved with the Guild as well as building harpsichords since 1975. His lifelong interest in photography took a digital turn in 2000. He is currently teaching digital photography and Photoshop at Portland Community College in Portland, OR.
▪ bio current as of 2005
2005
AL#81 p.62 BRB7 p.235
Byron Will
▪ Tips and directions in digital photography for workshop and instrument construction documentation.
2002
AL#72 p.63 BRB6 p.374
Jeffrey-R. Elliott R.E. Brune Stewart Pollens Byron Will Michael Darnton Frank Ford
▪ Thoughts from various folks representing different instruments and approaches on restoration label do’s and don’ts for severely damaged guitars.
1993
AL#33 p.59 BRB3 p.475 read this article
Byron Will
▪ Strong winter grain in spruce and cedar.
1992
AL#31 p.58 BRB3 p.222 read this article
Jonathon Peterson Byron Will
▪ Will talks primarily about the business end of being a harpsichord maker.
1992
AL#31 p.18 BRB3 p.226 read this article
Ted Davis Bruce Harvie Steve McMinn Byron Will David Wilson
▪ As the large stands of old growth timber are harvested it is likely that quality tonewoods will come more and more from men who can take the time to harvest and pack out individual trees. Who are they, how do they work, and what’s their prognosis for the future? The discussion also introduces species that you probably never considered for top wood until now. With photos and range maps.
This article has been nominated as one of the Guild’s best articles published before 2010.
1977
GALQ Vol.5#4 p.29 read this article
Byron Will
▪ The music of the renaissance and baroque has undergone a rebirth in the 20th century, with musicians and makers attempting to rediscover the high level of art that was reached.