Hand crafted classical guitars and other stringed instruments-Shaun Newman Guitars

	Watch ITV Westcountry News feature (broadcast 17/3/22) The amazing story of how a box of wood, destined for the fire, ended up in Shaun's workshop and the instrument he made with it. The wood belonged to renowned viola maker, Arthur Richardson. There were pencil markings dated 1922, referring to 'Tertis' who was a collaborator with Richardson and a world-famous viola player.
	Recreating the Sutton Hoo Lyre in The Woodworker magazine, Jan 2024
	Baroque beauty - A Three part guide - The Woodworker magazine 2020 Part One Part Two Part Three
	Mission Impossible 'Air Guitar' - A four part Guide - The Woodworker magazine 2019 Part One Part Two Part Three Part Four
	Interview in The American Lutherie magazine from The Guild of American Luthiers, Spring 2019.
	Making a Lute - A three part Guide - The Woodworker magazine 2019 Part One Part Two Part Three
	Article in Spanish Guitar Fair Magazine, August 2018. English Translation included. Guitar Fair magazine Facebook Page
	Making an Early Viennese Guitar - A three part Guide - The Woodworker magazine 2018 Part One Part Two Part Three
	Making a Spanish classical guitar - article in The Woodworker magazine, March 2009
	Making a Tenor Ukulele - A three part Guide - Good Woodworking 2016 Part One Part Two Part Three
	Making an Appalachian dulcimer - a two part guide - Good Woodworking May and July 2017
	Making a mediaeval Fiddle - a two part guide - Good Woodworking January and March 2017
	Devon Life Feb 08. 4 page article featuring details of guitar making techniques. (Right click to download the article or left click and use Back button to return to site)
	Zebra guitar,reviewed by Steve Gordon - article Sept 2010, in Acoustic Magazine
	Watch ITV Westcountry News feature(broadcast 15/06/07) David Cottam, performer, teacher and composer, plays a spruce topped classical guitar made by Shaun Newman in 2000.
	Making a flatback Mandolin - article July 2010, in Acoustic Magazine
	Restoration of an exotic Spanish classic - article December 2013. Good Woodworking Magazine. See other restoration projects here.
	Restoring a 100 year old vintage Salvador Ibanez. - article July 2012, in Acoustic Magazine See other restoration projects here.
	Interview with West Country TV about the restoration of a rare Ibanez salon guitar (Youtube video clip) See other restoration projects here.
	The Gothic Harp - article May 2011, in Acoustic Magazine
	Phonic FM Radio Exeter. Nov 2010. Interview with Classical Journey presenter talking through classical guitar making. Interview extracts: Phonic FM presenter Luch C�ise-Dearg discusses the location of Shaun Newman's workshop.(Clip1 - 3:38sec) Phonic FM presenter Luch C�ise-Dearg discusses techniques involved in guitar maling with Shaun Newman. (Clip2 - 6:39sec) Phonic FM presenter Luch C�ise-Dearg introduces three pieces played by Shaun Newman.(Clip3 - 8:04sec) Listen to the whole interview. (59:21 sec)
	Phonic FM Radio Exeter Feb 2011. Interview on 'Classical Journey' describing the Gothic harp and other instruments.
	See article from Classical Guitar Magazine, August 2007, featuring the reconstruction of a 19th Century guitar. (follow link to Classical Guitar Magazine) See other restoration projects here.
	Newscheck, February07 (click back button to return to this page)
	Features Editor, Express and Echo. 'He makes top quality guitars...with components...that come from all over the world'(see scanned image of article)
	Mid Devon Gazette Jul 08- the work of Crediton based guitar maker Shaun Newman.