At The Heart Is The Guitar

Sky Sabin
Sky Sabin
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Published 2011-01-18
This is my first work with film, and my first short documentary. It debuted at the Woods Hole Film Festival in 2010. "At the Heart Is The Guitar," explores the beautiful process of creating a hand made instrument. The film features the life and work of world renowned luthier and all around nice guy Steve Connor. Steve lives and works in Cape Cod, and builds classical guitars for clients such as Eliot Fisk, Zaira Meneses, Angel Romero, Dale Kavanagh & Thomas Kirchhoff of Amadeus duo, and the list goes on. This film gives viewers a chance to see a timeless and fascinating process that few ever witness.
All Comments (21)
  • @latherookie
    Thank you for inspiring this old man to try again!
  • @philipsutton2316
    Oh my goodness, why so many haters on here? Yes the guy may be a bit different from other Luthiers, doesn't mean he can't go fishing, hang out with his "lovely wife" and charge 35K for his guitars - that's up to him and good on him. Certainly does not make him an "asshole"! Oh boy, there are some horrible people around!
  • @hobiegunn
    Well done! A fascinating look at what goes into making great guitars.
  • @jmedi5589
    Sir, you can sense the passion when you speak. Very nice guitars. If it was within my price range I would definitely buy one.
  • @hoytbasses
    Lovely video! I'll get down Cape to visit one of these decades :-)
  • @robertbdesmond
    Very nice film documentary on guitar maker Stephen Connor. I met Stephen many years ago when he lived in Waltham, MA. Nice young man and very good guitar maker. I am so glad that he moved to Cape Cod and that he is experiencing much success there for his beautiful classical guitars.
  • @Mirko1957
    Your guitars Sabin are realy beautifull and greatly sounding!!! Amazing talent!!!
  • @tomblackshearguitarmaker1585
    In all fairness to Steve, he has branched out in experimentation with different designs that have potential to grab the interest of players, for their needs. I started out with a lot of different masters designs and didn't settle into my real preferences until 25 years down the road. The fact that Steve is trying different models, will put him in a place that will give better focus on which-ever designs he chooses to stay with in the future. So Steve has an excitement about his craft that will outlast many ups and downs with a guitar maker's life's pursuit. We all have to admit that this craft is a lovely pursuit.
  • @suyvik
    It’s magical finding a playing guitar luthier
  • @guilhermedellazari314
    the harmonic spectrum is too, is a great guitar, very well made​​, congratulations
  • @gorkinikolic5102
    Played Alembic Series II in ninety's, great sounding and great looking bass, but heavy. Played couple of times Renaissance RB 4, soft and wiggly strings, but great sound ! Mr. Tuner is institution of turning wood into a sound and music ! Thank you....
  • @kenzmythproductions
    Steve Connor has created an artistic, creative, fun, rewarding and financially successful life. Kudos! I just finished my first complete guitar build and, though, it is lovely to look at and wonderful to play, it is not nearly in the same league as a Connor. I wonder how many guitars he has built since 2009? What a treat to see and hear his story.
  • @BenGateno
    Very interesting! Kudos to Mr. Connor for being such a laid back guy. This video showed at least 100 processes that would've frustrated me to the point of blinding rage!
  • @hilkoguitars2853
    William Laskin came up with the soundport on the side, not you...
  • @SkySabin
    Thanks I'm glad you found the video interesting! Steve is such an amazing person in addition to being an amazing luthier.