Roger H. Siminoff
Siminoff Banjo and Mandolin Parts Precision crafted musical instrument parts, mandolin kits, tools, and drawings for the demanding luthier (including price list and order form).

Books by Siminoff Mandolin, banjo, and guitar construction, luthiery tips, banjo set-up, and tap-tuning texts currently available.


Siminoff, yesterday and today A renaissance man's history of instrument building, publishing, marketing, graphics, boating, and more....

Siminoff's patents Detailed outline of Siminoff's musical instrument patents.

Bibliography A complete listing of published articles and books written by Roger H. Siminoff.


About Lloyd A. Loar Lloyd Loar was among the most formidable acoustical engineers of the 20th Century. Siminoff's in-depth research on this highly respected musical instrument designer is shared here along Loar's personal instruments and some never-before-published photographs.

About Orville H. Gibson The name "Gibson" is synonymous with quality fretted instruments. The authoritative background of Orville Gibson, the company he founded, and the 20 Golden Years of Gibson banjos is presented here.


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