ONLINE ARCHTOP GUITAR BUILDING COURSE with João Cassias, is 10% OFF until THE 31st. Just use promo code ARCHTOP at checkout. It is available on the Lutherie Academy website  This course shows how to design, build, finish and setup an archtop guitar. With just under 24 hours of high definition video and audio instruction divided into 14 easy to follow chapters and individual lessons, you will be on the edge of your seat as João teaches you everything you need to build your own archtop guitar including carving the soundboard and back plate, binding and inlaying the headstock as well as making the bridge, saddle and tailpiece. This course also includes interviews with internationally recognized players, concerts, sightseeing and even João’s favorite pasta sauce recipe! See the sample lessons video below.
TOP SECRET: I am in Brazil now at João's  shop June filming an upcoming online course we are working on together. More details about that coming soon. As we film the new course go ahead and take advantage of the 10% OFF sale on the Archtop Course. 

If you haven't heard, the Official O'Brien Guitars Signature Brazilian Coffee Blend is now available at the Acoustic Coffee Company. This is the same coffee served to my students during my 6 Day classes here in my shop. It has been approved by the Girl From Ipanema and is now available for you to enjoy in your shop. O'Brien Guitars makes no money from the sale. However, one dollar of every bag purchased goes to plant a tree and help with the reforestation efforts in Central and South America.