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The StringTheory directory

Nine canonical categories covering the whole guitar ecosystem.

Players, luthiers, techs, teachers, writers and the working professionals of guitar.

Companies, shops, schools, associations and institutions across the ecosystem.

Builders and brands, from single-bench luthiers to long-running houses.

Instruments, amplifiers, effects and the families and models behind them.

Repair, setup, restoration, lessons, appraisal and specialist work.

Shops, venues, workshops, studios and the geography of guitar.

Shows, festivals, exhibitions, workshops and gatherings.

Reference material, archives, publications and documented knowledge.

Groups, clubs, forums and communities across the guitar world.