My Journey with Galloup School: From Student to Success

By Marin Nourry-Belforti Belforti Instruments WebsiteBelforti Instruments Instagram I started my journey in Lutherie like many others: with a passion. Mine was not solely for music and bass guitars (the superior guitar form) but extended to engineering, arts, and entrepreneurship. To be completely transparent, it was not my first passion, nor even my first career. I …

Interview with Tara Mini

We enjoyed talking to Tara Mini, at #NAMM2025! Tara is a Galloup School Graduate working at Santa Cruz Guitar Company. We are so proud of her success and achievements in Lutherie! Tara’s InstagramSanta Cruz Guitar Co

Modeling Guitar Necks: Part One | Will Bezard

Hello Patreon! Here is the fourth tutorial in our free CAD series! In this lesson, Instructor Will Bezard demonstrates how to model a peghead and prepare to model a guitar’s neck. Stay tuned for the next parts of this tutorial! Become a patron and stay tuned for more CAD tutorials and member-exclusive content! Follow @BezardGuitars on Instagram!

Lutherie’s Future is in Alternative Tonewoods

By Bryan Galloup Our columnist investigates whether new wood materials like paulownia can The tonewoods we choose for Galloup Guitars represent some of the finest available, selected for their exceptional sound quality, stability, and long-term reliability. These materials are integral to crafting instruments that offer outstanding performance and make for wise investments for our customers. …