Amateur Luthier · Handcrafted Instruments
Detailed build blogs documenting every step — from raw tonewoods to final setup. Steel string, classical, flamenco, and ukulele.
A Paco Chorobo playing my first Flamenco Blanca
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Every instrument I build carries the joy of learning — each one better than the last.
Construction Diaries
Follow the full construction process from selecting tonewoods to final setup and string tension.
Read blogs → 02Nylon string builds rooted in tradition — exploring both classical and flamenco construction techniques.
Read blogs → 03Small in size, big in character. Soprano, concert, and tenor builds documented in detail.
Read blogs → 04Restoration and repair work — bringing instruments back to life with care and craftsmanship.
Read blogs →Crafting instruments with love & sawdust
About This Site
Harvest Moon Guitars is the personal workshop journal of an amateur luthier — documenting each build with detailed photography, process notes, and hard-won lessons.
Whether you're a fellow builder looking for inspiration, or simply curious about what goes into hand-crafting an instrument, these build blogs are written for you.