and for anyone interested in getting a beautifully made Australian guitar or violin, its worth checking out Graham Caldersmith's site at
Graham Caldersmith Caldersmith

www.luth.org/calder/

graham is a scientist and music lover. he has applied his understanding of physics to guitar and violin making. he is a very talented instrument maker and has published over 30 papers in various respected journals concerning music, lutherie, and his accumulated physics-acoustical research.