Decorative Purflings with Brad Goodman - Coming Soon

Brad Goodman of Goodman Guitars, returns for his third course at the Lutherie Academy to walk you through the process of how to make decorative purflings. Learn how to make your own custom purflings based on your own designs or reproduce purflings from existing instruments.

Brad has been handcrafting instruments for over 50 years. He is well known for building various styles, including: Arhctops, Flattops – both X braced and Ladder braced, as well as classical. He specializes in reproduction – style guitars, particularly those based on the Stella and regal guitars from the 1920’s and 1930’s. See his course on 12 string guitars to learn more about those.

In this video course, Brad walks you through the step by step process of making decorative purflings. You will enjoy learning how easy it is to reproduce purflings form existing guitars or designing and creating your own based on the information Brad presents in this course.

Master the Art of Custom Guitar Purfling

Unlock the secrets to designing, making, and reproducing stunning decorative guitar purflings with master luthier Brad Goodman.

What you will learn:

• Custom Design: Create original purfling patterns from your own sketches.
• Flawless Reproduction: Match and recreate purflings from historical instruments.
• Step-by-Step Guidance: Follow an easy, clear process from raw wood to finished inlay.
• Expert Secrets: Learn tips and tricks from 50 years of master lutherie experience.

Meet Your Instructor

Brad Goodman returns for his third highly anticipated course at the Lutherie Academy. Brad has been handcrafting instruments for over 50 years. He is famous for building Archtops, Classical guitars, and Flattops using both X-braced and Ladder-braced designs.

He specializes in vintage reproduction guitars, particularly the legendary Stella and Regal guitars from the 1920s and 1930s.

Why Take This Course?

Purfling is the narrow decorative edge that borders the top and back of a guitar. Making your own purfling sets your work apart and elevates your craftsmanship. Brad breaks down this intricate art into simple, manageable steps. Whether you want to restore a vintage classic or add a personal signature to your modern builds, this course gives you the exact skills you need.

Want to dive deeper into Brad's building methods? Check out his acclaimed course on 12-String Guitars.