Ernesto Ramirez Luthier Book The X File of the Violin Perfect symmetry or optimal sound Ernesto Ramirez Luthier Book The X File of the Violin Perfect symmetry or optimal sound In practicing my craft as a violin maker for over 40 years, I have worked with dedication and care, in a secluded […]
Gildas Vaugrenard Luthier Dasviken Interview 1 Background Gildas Vaugrenard Luthier Dasviken – Pour celles et ceux qui ne te connaissent pas encore, peux-tu nous parler de ton parcours ? As-tu fait une école de lutherie ? As-tu suivi une formation auprès de luthiers déjà installés ? Et, si ce n’est pas indiscret que […]
William A Mackay Interview 9 Luthiers material investment to start The profession of Luthier is a trade that requires a significant material investment to start its activity. What would you advise a young luthier to buy to start? The minimum required? And, the maximum to be in a comfortable working environment? For anyone […]
William A Mackay Interview 8 Advice for future young luthiers Do you have any advice for future young luthiers? Can you give them advice on training courses? Do you know of any special schools? If I were to give positive advice to any aspiring young, or old luthier? I’d certainly ask myself […]
William A Mackay Interview 7 Instruments Finishes Nitrocellulose Polyurethane or others Instruments Finishes Nitrocellulose PU Polyurethane or others? What are your choices and why? It may have taken years of using cellulose and two pack lacquers before I felt I really mastered it to any degree, then I got involved with the violin […]
William A Mackay Interview 6 Instruments Pickups How do you choose the pickups for your instruments according to the demands of your customers? Do you have any secrets or wiring habits? Have you ever had any very special requests, or requests that seemed strange to you from customers with special needs? The amplification […]
William A Mackay Interview 5 Beautiful ToneWoods Essences Those who know you know that you are a great lover of beautiful woods, how do you help your customers to choose the woods of their future instruments in relation to the sound they have in mind? Can you easily find wood in your networks? If […]
William A Mackay Interview 4 Computer tools and softwares for Luthiers Computer has become everyone’s daily life, regardless of their profession. Do you use special computer tools in the field of Luthiers? Can you tell us about them? High tech manufacturing processes interest me and may well be a necessity for a larger […]
William A Mackay Interview 3 Flagship models Can you tell us about your current flagship models? Do you have a range that you do regularly? Do you also make unique custom models ? How did you proceed to create them ? What were your choices and your creation process? What kind of musicians do […]
William A Mackay Interview 2 Repairs restorations and maintenance Apart from creating custom instruments, we know that you do all types of repairs and maintenance on bowed strings instruments, can you also take care of other types of plucked stringed instruments? I believe very much in trying to be a true luthier capable […]
William A Mackay Interview 1 Luthiers 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 […]
Sabolovic Guitars Luthier Interview 1 Background Sabolovic 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 embarking on this […]
Alkemy Guitares Interview 2 Réparations et entretiens Mise à part la création d’instruments sur mesure, nous savons que tu fais tous types de réparations et d’entretiens des guitares et basses, peux-tu également t’occuper d’autres types d’instruments à cordes pincées et frottées ? Je fais également les réglages et les “petites réparations” […]
The Essential Handbook For Violinists Violists and Fiddle Players The Essential Handbook For Violinists Violists and Fiddle Players ‘The Essential Handbook for violinists, violists and fiddle players’ is a complete guide to the violin and viola for players of all standards, teachers and parents. You will find gems of information in […]
Walsh Guitars Interview 2 Flagship models constantly expanding Can you tell us about your current flagship models? Do you have a range that you do regularly? Do you also make unique custom models ? How did you proceed to create them ? What were your choices and your creation process? What kind of musicians […]
De Leeuw Guitars Interview 2 Modèles phares Peux-tu nous parler de tes modèles phares du moment ? As-tu une gamme que tu fais régulièrement ? Fais-tu également des modèles customs uniques ? Comment as-tu procédé pour les faire naître ? Quels ont été tes choix et ton processus de création ? À quel type […]
De Leeuw Guitars Interview 1 Ton parcours ? Pour celles et ceux qui ne te connaissent pas encore, peux-tu nous parler de ton parcours ? As-tu fait une école de lutherie ? As-tu suivi une formation auprès de luthiers déjà installé ? Et, si ce n’est pas indiscret que faisais-tu avant de te […]
Alkemy Guitares Interview 6 Guitar Parts Cet article est également disponible français : Alkemy Guitares Interview 6 Pièces détachées pour guitares There is a huge choice of aftermarket parts. Do you work with regular suppliers or are you always on the lookout for new suppliers who could offer you something new? Do […]
Alkemy Guitares Interview 6 Pièces détachées pour guitares This article is also available in English: Alkemy Guitares Interview 6 Custom Made Guitar Parts Il existe un énorme choix de pièces aftermarket. Travailles-tu avec des fournisseurs réguliers ou es-tu toujours en quête de nouveaux fournisseurs qui pourraient te proposer des nouveautés ? As-tu […]
Alkemy Guitares Interview 5 ToneWoods Essences Cet article est également disponible en français : Alkemy Guitares Interview 5 Les essences de bois Those who know you know that you are a great lover of beautiful ToneWoods. How do you help your customers to choose the woods of their future guitar matched to […]
Alkemy Guitares Interview 3 Flagship models Cet article est également disponible français : Alkemy Guitares Interview 3 Modèles phares Can you tell us about your flagship models of the moment? Do you have a range that you make regularly? Do you also make unique custom models ? How did you proceed to […]
Alkemy Guitares Interview 5 Les essences de bois This article is also available in English: Alkemy Guitares Interview 5 ToneWoods Essences Ceux qui te connaissent savent que tu es un grand amateur de belles essences de bois, comment aides-tu tes clients à choisir les bois de leur future guitare par rapport au […]
Alkemy Guitares Interview 3 Modèles phares This article is also available in English: Alkemy Guitares Interview 3 Flagship models Peux-tu nous parler de tes modèles phares du moment ? As-tu une gamme que tu fais régulièrement ? Fais-tu également des modèles customs uniques ? Comment as-tu procédé pour les faire naître ? […]
Mad Guitars Interview 3 Advice for young luthiers Do you have any advice to give to future young luthiers? Can you give them advice on training courses? Do you know any specialized schools? « Go for it! Life is short! » For me, the Newark School of Violin Making has been […]
Mad Guitars Interview 3 Conseils aux jeunes luthiers As-tu des conseils à donner aux futurs jeunes luthiers en devenir ? Tu peux les faire bénéficier de conseils au niveau des formations ? Connais-tu des écoles spécialisées ? « Foncez ! La vie est trop courte ! » Pour moi, l’école de […]
Mad Guitars Interview 2 Tonewoods & Guitar Parts Can you easily find Tonewoods in your networks? If so, can you name some of your suppliers? In fact, I use the same network as most of the luthiers in France: Delta Bois, Kauffer. But also sellers I find on E-Bay or local […]
Mad Guitars Interview 2 Bois & Pièces détachées pour guitares Arrives-tu à trouver facilement du bois dans tes réseaux ? Si oui, peux-tu nous citer quelques-uns de tes fournisseurs ? En fait, j’utilise le même réseau que la plupart des luthiers en France : Delta Bois, Kauffer. Mais aussi des vendeurs […]
Mad Guitars Interview 1 Background & Flagship models For those who don’t know you yet, can you tell us about your background? Did you attend a lutherie school? Did you follow a training with luthiers already installed ? Were you a musician before becoming a luthier? I’m a native of Reunion Island. […]
Mad Guitars Interview 1 Parcours & Modèles phares Pour celles et ceux qui ne te connaissent pas encore, peux-tu nous parler de ton parcours ? As-tu fait une école de lutherie ? As-tu suivi une formation auprès de luthiers déjà installé ? Je suis natif de l’Île de la Réunion, je joue […]
Walsh Guitars Interview 1 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 […]