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Maderas Barber Introduces MB Dry: Decades of Natural Drying for Superior Tonewoods   In the world of lutherie, the quality and characteristics of the wood play a fundamental role in the manufacture of remarkable musical instruments. Maderas Barber, a renowned supplier in the industry, has introduced the MB Dry collection, featuring woods that have dried […]

Maderas Barber’s MB Sound: Revolutionizing Tonewood Selection for Luthiers     Maderas Barber’s MB Sound: Revolutionizing Tonewood Selection for Luthiers For the first time ever, Maderas Barber presents MB Sound, the world’s first catalog of musical instrument woods that includes audio samples, videos and in-depth acoustic analysis. This innovative approach allows luthiers to make more […]

Viola da Gamba: History, Characteristics and Influence     Viola da Gamba: History, Characteristics and Influence The Viola da Gamba is a beautiful and unique musical instrument that has a rich history dating back several centuries. With its distinct sound and versatile playing style, the Viola da Gamba has left an indelible mark on classical […]

A Legacy of Quality: Lorenzo Frignani’s Guitars and Stringed Instruments Please note that all instruments presented in this article, are instruments available for sale, contact the Luthier for more info     A Legacy of Quality: Lorenzo Frignani’s Guitars and Stringed Instruments Lorenzo Frignani is a highly skilled luthier with over 30 years of experience […]

We can help you find your next luthier instrument! Please note that all instruments presented in this article, are instruments available for sale, contact the Luthier for more info     We can help you find your next luthier instrument! When it comes to purchasing a musical instrument, many musicians turn to luthiers to create […]

Maderas Barber Reforestation Project – A planted tree for every order   Maderas Barber Reforestation Project – A planted tree for every order Just as your read, Maderas Barber plants a tree for every received order involving all its customers in its reforestation project in collaboration with Tree-Nation. To date, they have planted over 6000 […]

The Evolution of Lutherie Around the World: A Historical Overview     The Evolution of Lutherie Around the World: A Historical Overview Lutherie, the art and craft of building stringed musical instruments, including both plucked and bowed instruments, has a rich and diverse history that spans across continents and centuries. From the creation of lutes […]

Mastering the basics: A guide to maintaining your luthier instrument     Mastering the basics: A guide to maintaining your luthier instrument – Why regular maintenance is crucial for the longevity of your luthier instrument As a luthier instrument owner, it is essential to understand the importance of regular maintenance in order to prolong the […]

Choosing the Right Guitar Neck Profile: A Guide for Guitarists and Bassists     Choosing the Right Guitar Neck Profile: A Guide for Guitarists and Bassists – Understanding the Different Types of Guitar Neck Profiles When choosing a guitar, one of the most important factors to consider is the shape of the neck. The neck profile, […]

Beyond sound: The legacy and future of Tokyo’s audiophile bars   Pour nos amis francophones, vous pouvez lire l’article dans votre langue ici : Au-delà du son : L’héritage et l’avenir des bars audiophiles de Tokyo     Beyond sound: The legacy and future of Tokyo’s audiophile bars Immerse yourself in a journey through time […]

Jeff Lang Gear – Interview Artists and Luthiers     Jeff Lang Gear – Interview Artists and Luthiers Can you show us your favorite luthiers, and the models they designed for you?   I’ve had a long relationship with David Churchill, it must be around 30 years now that he’s made acoustic instruments for me. […]

Au-delà du son : L’héritage et l’avenir des bars audiophiles de Tokyo   For our English-speaking friends, you can read the article in your language here : Beyond sound: The legacy and future of Tokyo’s audiophile bars     Au-delà du son : L’héritage et l’avenir des bars audiophiles de Tokyo Plongez dans un voyage […]

Joey Landreth – Interview Artists and Luthiers   Joey Landreth is a Singer/Songwriter & Musician from Winnipeg / Manitoba Canada. He was part of the The Bros. Landreth band with his elder brother David. The brothers share vocals, while Joey plays guitar and David plays bass. Country and folk music group, their album Let It […]

Stankevičius Guitars Interview   ID NAME: Vadim Stankevičius LIVING IN : Vilnius, Lithuania TRAINING & BACKGROUND: Youtube, forums, chats and coworking PLAYING: #1 Model „Anastasija“ (and 6 other guitars 😀 ) NAME OF YOUR HIGH SCHOOL BAND : The Gypsons, Swing Cats, The Ditties LUTHIER YOU ADMIRE THE MOST: Beau Hannam INSTRUMENT YOU DREAM TO HAVE ONE DAY: CNC […]

Jazz guitar masterclass 2024 – Exploring the Jazz Frontier with Neff Irizarry – Exclusive Insights Ahead of the Masterclass on October 4-5th, 2024 in Germany.     Jazz guitar masterclass 2024 Exploring the Jazz Frontier with Neff Irizarry – Exclusive Insights Ahead of the Masterclass on October 4-5th, 2024 in Germany.   In the world […]

Theo Scharpach Archtop : Explore the art of jazz guitar making – Preview of the creation of an exceptional jazz guitar masterclass in Germany in October 2024.     Theo Scharpach Archtop : Explore the art of jazz guitar making – Preview of the creation of an exceptional jazz guitar masterclass in Germany in October […]

Luthier Tim Reede Interview for news in 2024     Luthier Tim Reede Interview for news in 2024   Hi Tim, I’m delighted to come back for another interview and to hear from you again.   1) You recently told me that your focus has turned towards mostly acoustic instruments now. Can you tell our […]

Anton’s Musical Instrument Repair Interview     For those who don’t know you yet, can you tell us about your background? Did you go to a luthier school? Did you train with established luthiers? And, if it’s not indiscreet, what did you do before starting this adventure? Were you a musician before becoming a luthier? […]

Toon Guitars by Steve Toon Interview   ID NAME: Steve Toon – Toon Guitars LIVING IN : Gloucestershire, United Kingdom TRAINING & BACKGROUND: I first trained as a cabinet maker and then went to the London College of Furniture where I studied early fretted instruments, after this it was the usual trial and error experimenting to […]

Luthier Frignani Lorenzo Interview 1 Background   Discover an interview with Lorenzo Frignani in English. This interview is also available in French and Italian   Potete anche scoprire questa intervista in italiano https://luthiers.com/frignani-lorenzo-liutaio-interview-1-background/ Vous pouvez également découvrir cette interview en français https://luthiers.com/frignani-lorenzo-luthier-interview-1-background/     Luthier Frignani Lorenzo – For those who don’t know you yet, […]

Armin Hanika Luthier Interview 1 Background     Armin Hanika Luthier – For those who don’t know you yet, can you tell us about your background? Did you go to Luthiers school? Did you follow a training with already established Luthiers? And, if you don’t mind my asking, what did you do before embarking on […]

Tim Reede Guitars 100th Guitar Interview   ID NAME: Tim Reede LIVING IN : Minneapolis MN USA LUTHIER YOU ADMIRE THE MOST: I especially like those who are innovators. Linda Manzer, Ken Parker, Kathy Wingert, Jimmy D’Aquisto, Ervin Somogyi, Michihiro Matsuda are some that I respect and they have inspired my own work. There are […]

Tim Reede Guitars Luthier Interview 1 Background     Tim Reede Guitars Luthier – For those who don’t know you yet, can you tell us about your background? Did you go to Luthiers school? Did you follow a training with already established Luthiers? And, if you don’t mind my asking, what did you do before […]

Pellerin Guitars by Michel Pellerin – Interview   ID NAME: Michel Pellerin NICK NAME: Mitch LIVING IN : Thetford Mines, Québec, Canada TRAINING & BACKGROUND: École Nationale de lutherie, Québec 1998 , then Ervin Somogyi voicing class, in 2011 PLAYING: Guitar, for sure…. but mostly classical guitar and electric (metal) NAME OF YOUR HIGH SCHOOL […]

Tonewood for Violin Makers Bois de Lutherie Aigrisse     For those of you who don’t know you yet, can you tell us about your company. Is it a family business or not? How many employees do you have? Do you have any specialties as a Wood & Supplies Dealer? Do you do anything other […]

Berdah Guitars by Michel Berdah Interview   Find the English version of this interview HERE ID NOM : Michel Berdah SURNOM : Mitch, Mitchum L’ATELIER : Vaucresson, France FORMATION : J’ai commencé par un kit 000 StewMac que j’ai montré à Alain Quéguiner qui m’a dit : “Ben voilà, c’est propre, ça sonne bien. T’as plus qu’à […]

Berdah Guitars Interview   Retrouvez la version française de cette interview ICI   ID NAME: Michel Berdah NICK NAME : Mitch, Mitchum LIVING IN : Vaucresson, France TRAINING & BACKGROUND: First, a StewMac kit validated by Alain Queguiner, then my own with the DVD and online help of Robbie O’Rien, then four times two weeks internship at […]

AJ Williams Guitars Interview   ID NAME: Alan J Williams NICK NAME : AJ LIVING IN : Shropshire, UK TRAINING & BACKGROUND: Self-taught. Studied Craft Design & Technology to A-Level standard at school. PLAYING: I mainly played in school bands. I was in a 30 piece Jazz Band in my mid-late teens. I played electric bass […]

Roadrunner Guitars Interview 1 Supersonic Fuzz   Supersonic has been installed in the fuzz landscape for more than 20 years, what was your initial thinking to create it? For the record, this fuzz was «created» in a van when I was on tour in Spain with my band at the time: The Squares… We were […]

Roadrunner Guitars Interview 1 Supersonic Fuzz (en français)   La supersonic est installée dans le paysage des fuzz depuis plus de 20 ans, quelle a été ta réflexion initiale pour la créer ? Pour la petite histoire cette fuzz a été « créée » dans un van lorsque j’étais en tournée en Espagne avec mon […]