Luthier in Raleigh

[jack briggs]

Hi fellow NC Woodworkers! My name is Jack Briggs and I'm a luthier (stringed instrument maker). I've been obsessed with working wood since my shop days in junior high school ('71). I started making guitars in the late 1970's for myself, which led to thedevelopment of my own designs in the mid '90's. I've been building full time since 2005, out of my basement shop here in Raleigh.

I look forward to seeing some works of others on these forums and chatting with many of you while I take breaks from my work to keep my brain from gelling!


Cheers,

 

[TracyP]

Jack, Welcome to the friendliest ww site on the net. We are glad that you found us. Please show us some of your work. We would love to see lots of pictures of your guitars.

 

[jlwest]

Hi Jack and Welcome! This is a great site with friendly people. I'm in Apex. If you ever get over this way stop by. By the way I really would like to get one of your guitars. Maybe we can barter somehow.

Jeff

 

[Hook]

Jack, I look forward to picking your brain! Thanks for joining. I have a Dreadnaught in process but I'm thinking I should've tried a kit for the first guitar. :BangHead:

Glad to have you aboard!

 

[jack briggs]

Thanks all!

Tracy - I just posted some pics over in the General Woodworking forum under "Pictures from harpsichord land".


Cheers,

 

[skeeter]

Hello Jack and welcome to the site.

 

[RandyJ]

Welcome to NCWWer, Jack! This is a great site with lots of helpful folks:icon_thum.
If you've been reading any of the posts here, you should know we LOVE pictures. Pictures of most ANYTHING.
Don't hesitate to jump in anytime with questions or suggestions. Enjoy the site.

 

[Ray Martin]

Hello Jack,

Welcome to our NCWW pile-o-sawdust. It's alawys good to have another woodworker join us.

Ray

 

[nelsone]

Welcome Jack! Glad to heve you here!

 

[toolferone]

Hi Jack, It is about time you joined us. Good to hear from you.

 

[JimmyC]

Hi Jack,

Welcome to the site ! Woodworking is what we do, so anything that you can add in the forums will be greatly appreciated. I have a cousin who is a professional luthier specializing in guitars, named Richard Mermer, maybe you've heard of him. Anyway, nice to have you.

Jimmy:mrgreen:

 

[sapwood]

Welcome to NCWWer, Jack!
Glad you joined the fun and look forward to your input :icon_thum

Rock 'n Roll,
Roger

 

[DaveO]

Welcome Jack, it's great to have you join us. I consider Lutherie to be one of the highest forms of woodworking there is. Not only does it involve very precise woodwoking, the results are beautiful and make wonderful music too. I look forward to pickin' your brain.
Dave

 

[Partman]

Welcome to the site. Good to have you join.:icon_thum

Danny

 

[LeftyTom]

Welcome aboard, Jack. Inquiring minds want to know: do you make guitars in size lefty?

 

[ScottM]

Hi Jack, welcome to the best saw dust pile around. I look forward to your input and seeing your work.

 

[5Etek-mike]

Hello Jack, and Welcome to NCWW!! Just in viewing the different pics you've posted, all I can say is that your craftsmanship is astonishing! :notworthy:

Looking forward! ccasion1

 

[Bas]

Jack, welcome! Even though I am musically challenged, that doesn't mean I can't appreciate a finely crafted guitar. Looking forward to seeing your work.

 

[Kenith]

Welcome to the group. Do you ever do any repair on old fretted instruments? I have a Stossel-Lute that needs new fret wire.

Ken

 

[jack briggs]

Welcome to the group. Do you ever do any repair on old fretted instruments? I have a Stossel-Lute that needs new fret wire.

Ken

Hi Ken,

I do repairs on occasion - usually when I have a window in my production schedule. I've never worked on a lute, but I certainly could take a look at it and give a quote. Send me an email and maybe we can have a look see.