Boaz will be conducting 5-day seminars on the future of guitar building, focusing primarily on new acoustical physics theories and their application in the world of fine lutherie. Students will have the opportunity to study existing theories, such as those of Dr. Michael Kasha, and experiment with construction according to these theories. Boaz's "Clarita Negra" is an example of Kasha theory taken a step further. The aim is to not only understand what Dr. Kasha had in mind when he developed the Schneider/Kasha guitar, but to apply mathematics and physics to guitar building in an effort to improve the acoustical performance of he classical guitar, and possibly to develop a system or systems which will consistently produce an acoustically perfect guitar. In a broader perpective, all guitars can benefit from this, particularly steel string and jazz guitars, and this will also be studied.

Up to a year ago, I would only except experienced builders. But last year I experimented with a few beginners and the results were amazing. Out of four of these beginners, three now are making a great living as guitar lutherists...and they are completely booked! Contact for reference about these students.

This course will be limited to 2 students who will each develop a bracing system, and at the end of the 5 days will have a complete soundboard and back of a guitar. Those who wish to complete their project with Boaz's help will have the opportunity to stay on an additional 3 days for an additional cost. One particularly interesting aspect of the course will be the almost exclusive use of handtools.

The cost of the course will be $1,800 and will include the cost of materials, accomodation, food and transportation. A $300 deposit is required to reserve a place for the seminar, and will be deducted from the course fee. For more information, please contact me directly at, boaz@boazguitars.com Thanks!

*New Clarita Negra website www.claritanegra.com