Category: Luthiers Interviews
A Master Violin for Talented Musicians with Limited Funds – Geigenbauatelier René Schmidt A Master Violin for Talented Musicians with Limited Funds – Geigenbauatelier René Schmidt For many years, I’ve been building violins, violas, and cellos with great passion – combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to create instruments that truly come […]
Ute Zahn Luthier Interview 1 Background Ute Zahn 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 […]
Frignani Lorenzo Liutaio Interview 1 Background Scopri un’intervista con Lorenzo Frignani in italiano. Questa intervista è disponibile anche in francese e inglese Vous pouvez également découvrir cette interview en français https://luthiers.com/frignani-lorenzo-luthier-interview-1-background/ You can also discover this interview in English https://luthiers.com/luthier-frignani-lorenzo-interview-1-background/ Frignani Lorenzo Liutaio -Per chi ancora non ti conosce, puoi raccontarci […]
Frignani Lorenzo Luthier Interview 1 Background Découvrez une interview de Lorenzo Frignani en français. Cette interview est également disponible en anglais et en italien Potete anche scoprire questa intervista in italiano https://luthiers.com/frignani-lorenzo-liutaio-interview-1-background/ You can also discover this interview in English https://luthiers.com/luthier-frignani-lorenzo-interview-1-background/ Frignani Lorenzo Luthier – Pour celles et ceux qui ne […]
Scharpach Flamenco Guitars For Sale : The PICASSO FLAMENCA Scharpach Flamenco Guitars For Sale : The PICASSO FLAMENCA Today, Theo Scharpach is offering us an incredible opportunity to acquire an exceptional second-hand instrument in perfect condition. As it is extremely rare to find this type of prestigious instrument on the second-hand market, Theo […]
Scharpach Classical Guitars For Sale : THE CONCERTURA Classic Scharpach Classical Guitars For Sale : THE CONCERTURA Classic Today, Theo Scharpach is offering us an incredible opportunity to acquire an exceptional second-hand instrument in perfect condition. As it is extremely rare to find this type of prestigious instrument on the second-hand market, […]
Petko Petkov Interview 9 Varnish – Can you tell us what kind of varnishing techniques you use? Hello Petko, can you tell us what kind of varnishing techniques you use? Oil-based, Spirit-based, french polish varnish? What are your choices and why? I use two types of varnishes for my instruments: oil-based and spirit-based. […]
Petko Petkov Interview 5 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 so, […]
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? […]
Pernambuco bows and musicians : CITES update Pernambuco bows and musicians Jacques Carbonneaux, member of the Chambre Syndicale de la Facture Instrumentale (CSFI) gives us an update on the current legislation. While international regulations on wood and other endangered species of fauna and flora impact musical instrument manufacturers and traders, it should not […]
Archets en pernambouc et musiciens : point sur la CITES Archets en pernambouc et musiciens Jacques Carbonneaux, membre de l’équipe de la Chambre Syndicale de la Facture Instrumentale (CSFI) nous fait un point sur la législation en cours. Si les réglementations internationales des bois et autres espèces menacées de la faune et […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Accordeo Interview 1 Background Accordions Accordeo Interview 1 Background Accordions – Could you tell us more about the history of the shop ? Is it a Family business ? Since when is it open ? and many people work in your shop ? I come from Germany and I made my education […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]