Category: Plucked string Instruments
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 […]
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, […]
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 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Luthier Hervé Berardet Osiris Modulaire 2 Jazz Luthier Hervé Berardet Osiris Modulaire 2 Jazz : Peux-tu nous raconter l’histoire de cette guitare ? On a participé à une Bourse des Métiers d’Art en 2022 en Nouvelle-Aquitaine où est notre atelier, à Bordeaux plus exactement. C’est le Fonds Cré’Atlantique qui l’attribue et […]
Hervé Berardet Luthier Interview 1 Background Hervé Berardet 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 […]
Luthier Hervé Berardet Osiris Modèle You can also discover this article in English here: https://luthiers.com/luthier-herve-berardet-osiris-model/ Luthier Hervé Berardet Osiris Modèle – Bonjour Hervé, après nous avoir expliqué ton parcours, peux-tu nous parler de tes créations ? Et en particulier d’OSIRIS : d’où vient l’idée ? d’où vient son nom ? Au […]
Maxime Baron Guitars Interview ID NAME: Maxime Baron NICK NAME : Max LIVING IN : Montréal, Québec, Canada TRAINING & BACKGROUND: Lutherie-Guitare Bruand & learned with Michel Pellerin PLAYING: I’ve got a Taylor GS Mini as my camping guitar. I’ve been trying to build one for myself for years. NAME OF YOUR HIGH SCHOOL BAND […]
VN Guitars Eric Delaite Luthier Guitares Interview 1 Background Vous pouvez également découvrir cette interview en français https://luthiers.com/eric-delaite-luthier-vn-guitares-interview-1-background/ VN Guitars Eric Delaite Luthier – 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, […]