Free Tool Lists

I have been receiving a lot of emails recently about where to get materials now that LMI has closed their doors. In fact, several of the online courses available at the Lutherie Academy are based on the materials that LMI used to supply to me and my students. The good news is that just because LMI has closed their doors doesn't mean we have to stop building. There are many suppliers out there and a good place to start is by checking out the Sponsors page at the Lutherie Academy. They are. Stew Mac, Elevate Lutherie, Pacific Rim Tonewoods, Gluboost, Royal Lac, Total Vise and Acoustic Coffee.
Several of my courses also include a free tool list. They are the 6 day classical course, the 6 day acoustic course, the Gypsy jazz guitar course, the mandolin course and the soon to be released semi hollow body course. Just go to the course page and click on the Free Tool List link.
I have also created a Lutherie Academy store front at Amazon where you can find many of the tools and supplies I use in my own shop. If you happen to click on one of the Amazon links and purchase something, I may receive a small amount through their affiliate program. This helps keep the lights on at the Lutherie Academy and helps me keep creating all of the great content you have become accustomed to. Much of it is free as well on the O'Brien Guitars Youtube channel.
Happy Building!

If you are interested in learning to build guitars or just want
to see how I build my guitars then schedule a class with me.
If you are in need of a concert quality classical or steel string
guitar then let me know as I would love to build a guitar for you.

Thank you,