Custom Guitar Blog – Building, Design & Electric Lutherie by Belforti

I’m Right, You’re Wrong N°3 - or how I justify my poor bass skills

Think you need to shred on a guitar to craft one? Think again. This article debunks the myth that musical virtuosity is essential for luthiery, highlighting the true skills—craftsmanship, empathy, and precision—that define the world’s best luthiers.

I'm Right You're Wrong - The return

In this new episode of the most argumented and objective blog series ever made, we will talk about vintage guitars and basses, and how Big Guitar lead you to believe that they are worth your money. From survivor bias, to deep rooted clichés, discover why a large portion of the public and players still praise decade years old instruments that are often out performed by their younger opponents. 

In this first article of our new series : I’m Right, You’re Wrong, we delve into the comprehensive discussion about stainless steel frets. We examine the touted benefits of durability and longevity against the increased costs and maintenance requirements. Uncover insights into how these frets affect playability, tone, and the overall health of your guitar. Whether you're a touring professional or a casual player, find out if stainless steel frets are truly a worthy investment for enhancing your guitar's performance over time.

Explore the intersection of science and myth in guitar craftsmanship with "Science, Pseudoscience, and Lutherie." This article's goal is to provide a solid intellectual foundation for players, builders, and actors of the lutherie and music world to navigate myths and pseudoscientific speech