This past weekend I attended the Guild of American Luthiers Convention 2023 in Tacoma, WA and had a phenomenal time.

Highlights include:

• Meeting and sharing meals with Mark French (here and here)
• Conversations with Charlie Price about guitars and CNC and space
• Mike Doolin's excellent presentation on CNC touch probes and fixturing for guitars
• James Condino's presentation on vacuum lamination
• Barry Grzebik's keynote on designing guitars with intention
• James Buckland's talk on proportional guitar design with early hand tools
• Everyone finding the same humor in woodworking jokes
• Everyone friendly and full of information
• Beautiful weather and a place to stay with view of the water
• Lots of sushi and curry