Petko Petkov Interview 1 Tell us about your background?
Petko Petkov Interview 1 Tell us about your background?
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 this adventure? Were you a musician before becoming a luthier? Or did you do anything else? And, by the way, do you still find time to play music with your work as a Luthier ?
I’ve been handcrafting string instruments since 1999, ever since I finished a five-year apprenticeship with the celebrated Bulgarian luthier Vladko Naidenov.
At the age of 92 he is still working in his workshop in Sofia, although these days he works mostly as a restorer.
Before getting involved in the secrets of the violin making I was dealing with retail.
For more than 20 years the violin making has been my life and my main activity.
I am happy to have a job that brings me real happiness and satisfaction.
Petko Petkov Interview 1 Tell us about your background?
You can find it on Luthiers at this address: https://luthiers.com/listing/petko-petkov/
Petko Petkov has two instruments for sale right now:
Petko Petkov owner of Petkov Violins
Petko Petkov is a violin maker from Bulgaria. He works independently as the owner of Petkov Violins ltd.
The workshop is situated in the suburbs of Kazanlak city.
He handcrafts fine master:
- violins,
- violas,
- and violoncellos.
He handcrafts the following models:
Violoncello –Strad Piatti, Viola -Stradivari, Violin- Stradivari Cremonese, Nicolo Amati, Guarnieri Heifetz, Guarnieri Lafont, Guarnieri Il Cannone, Guarnieri Jarnovich, Guarnieri Vieuxtemps, Scarampella, Lorenzo Storioni.
For his instruments he uses Italian methods of construction. The wood used for his work is with Bulgarian origin-Balkan Maple and Spruce. It is well seasoned and with excellent acoustic qualities.
Some pictures of the creations of
Petko Petkov violin maker from Bulgaria
Petkov Violins ltd
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