Our Partners
We partner with educational institutions, builders, suppliers and others in the community with a focus on bringing the best experience possible to our customers.
Education Partners
Educational Partners provide hands-on luthier instruction and builder workshops led by experienced instructors who actively use Strings Micro Factory products in their teaching. By integrating the Micro Factory system into their classes, these partners offer students a guided, real-world opportunity to learn the workflow, techniques, and benefits of the system in an instructor-led environment.
Strings Micro Factory
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Strings Micro Factory offers workshops for acoustic guitar and ukulele construction in the SMF lab school in Cincinnati, OH.
Lobelia School of Luthiery
Location: Lewisburg, WV
Lobelia School of Luthiery offers comprehensive, hands-on, intimate instruction providing in-depth knowledge and understanding of the skilled trade of guitar construction.
Utah School of Lutherie
Location: Logan, UT
Discover the art of lutherie at Utah’s leading luthier program, where aspiring instrument makers thrive under the tutelage of master luthier Daryl vanderGroef. Ranked as the best in the state, this comprehensive program offers an unparalleled educational experience.
Community Partners
Our Community Partners are organizations and creators who contribute knowledge, tools, and inspiration to the wider builder ecosystem. Whether you’re refining your craft, learning new techniques, or exploring adjacent disciplines, these partners offer resources that can support and enrich the Micro Factory experience.
The Looth Group
www.loothgroup.com
Location: Global
Learn new luthier skills, build your business, and connect with some of the best guitar builders and repairers in the world.
All in a friendly, hassle-free community.
Supplier Partners
Our Suppliers are companies we trust to support the Micro Factory community with reliable materials, components, and services. Their products complement the Strings Micro Factory system and help builders focus on building better instruments, more efficiently.
AirWeights
Location: Global
AirWeights LLC is a small team of engineers, designers, and maker enthusiasts. We are passionate about digital manufacturing and its ability to bolster our creativity and productivity.
The goal of AirWeights LLC is to provide makers, artists, craftspeople, and entrepreneurs with tools to help realize their artistic visions, and empower their hobby or businesses.