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	"Dave Schramm - a gifted young luthier, always experimenting." Prof. Ronald C. Purcell Founder of guitar program at California State University, Northridge.
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David Schramm Graduate Recital
Date: Wednesday, December 14th, 2005
Sound Samples from live performance of David Schramm's Graduate Recital:
Fantasia-Celedonio Romero Mp3 (1.71 MB) 0:56

Corey Whitehead and Alan Durst at the Kennedy Center March 29, 2008.
Dr. Whitehead is performing on a 2007 Schramm Flamenco guitar.

Schramm Guitar Info.	Discription and photos of the different models that I make. Used Instruments for sale.
	New Model Here is a new model for those who like their guitars LOUD!!! Based on the lattice bracing principle, this new model features high tech construction methods, molded sides and a braceless back, adjustable truss rod, carbon fiber and balsa wood lattice bracing. Sound Sample (1mb)
	Want to know what a Schramm guitar looks like? Visit my "Photo Gallery." You will find photos of my instruments and maybe a few surprises!
	About the luthier. This page contains a brief bio and the sound David Schramm is seeking in his guitars.
	Tonewoods. This link will take you to a page full of different tonewoods that are used in a Schramm guitar.
	Hand-crafted rosettes from Russia.
	Production rosette options. Choose your own rosette! These rosettes are used by many other luthiers such as Paul Jacobson, Eric Sahlin, myself, and others.
	"Make your own Hauser style Guitar" A CD-ROM version of the popular "Online Apprentice" guitar making course. This version features the 1937 Hermann Hauser guitar making course. This linkwill take you to my ordering page.
	See "step by step" how I make my rosettes.
	Inlaying a rosette. This page has some helpful tips on how to inlay a rosette.
	12 hole style tie block. A unique bridge design that is gaining in popularity. Find out why.
	Monitoring Humidity, or "What's a sling psychrometer?"
	John Gilbert is one of my greatest influences. I appreciate all the help he has given me over the past 10 years. Here are some articles and info by John Gilbert. Homage to John Gilbert Page Selecting a Guitar A Guitar Stringing Method Stringing Method Visual Tutorial Choosing Face Wood Intonation and Fret Placement John Gilbert Lutherie Tools and Techniques Fret Buzz Locating Tool Gilbert Tuning Machines Gilbert Saddle Pin Bridge Gilbert "T" bracing Inside a 1983 John Gilbert guitar. A brief look at features of a 1979 John Gilbert guitar.
	Jim Norris Tribute page A web page dedicated to Chicago based luthier Jim Norris. Jim was a good friend of John Williams and built guitars in the Smallman style. We explore this mans contributions to the world of the guitar through photos and remembrances by those who knew him.
	"Homage to the Spanish Masters" A web page dedicated to the construction of the guitar in the Spanish style. These unique Schramm guitars are built in the style of AntonioTorres, Manuel Ramirez, Hermann Hauser, Santos Hernandez, Miguel Rodriguez, Jose Romanillos and others. Current feature is a guitar being built for Ruben Delgado.
	Segovia scales practice schedule. This suggested outline was developed by Prof. Ronald C. Purcell at California State University, Northridge. Prof.Purcell was my teacher at CSUN where I received my B.M. degree in guitar performance.
	A interview with flamenco guitarist Juan Serrano. Part one.
	Want to learn how to build guitars? Then check out The American School of Lutherie!
	Nail Rings? If you have a problem with odd shaped or flat nails this just might be your solution!
	GRAN-guitar. Learn about the history of this unique nylon/steel string hybrid guitar.
	Links to other related sites.

San Joaquin Valley Guitar Society, Inc.

For concerts and monthly meetings visit www.sjvgs.org. The SJVGS was co-founded by David Schramm in 2003 and is located in Fresno,California. Email David Schramm for more information.

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