William A Mackay Interview 2 Repairs restorations and maintenance
I believe very much in trying to be a true luthier capable of working on and producing a range of stringed instrument.
It’s an approach that developed from my background as well as what is practical in trying to run a luthiery workshop in a remote area such as the Scottish Highlands.
I’ve always felt a strange affinity towards double bass but I’m also just very interested in all manner of stringed instruments and looking at there historical origins.
I’ve managed to acquire a small collection of interesting stringed instruments mostly with a folky flavor, in it I have hammered dulcimer, Appalachian dulcimer, bowed psaltery and mandolin among others.
I will be listing a few in the future on the website, all handmade and some a bit strange.
We invite you to consult the 2 personal pages of William A Mackay by clicking on the link below :
You can find him on Luthiers at this address for his work on Bowed String Instruments: https://luthiers.com/listing/william-a-mackay-luthiery/
And here for his work on Plucked String Instruments: https://luthiers.com/listing/william-a-mackay-luthiery-2/
This instrument is for sale : click here for more details
This instrument is for sale : click here for more details
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