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 of jazz, the art of the guitar is carried forward by virtuosos who not only play with skill, but also inspire the next generation of musicians. Neff Irizarry, a master of contemporary jazz guitar, embodies this fusion of talent and mentorship. In ant ..read more

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 2024.   In the exhilarating world of jazz music, the instruments themselves play a crucial role in creating the unique, captivating sound that characterizes this musical genre. At the heart of this symbiosis of art and technique is Theo Scharpach, a master luthier whos ..read more

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 readers why?   I have always enjoyed building acoustic instruments more than solid bodied guitars. The acoustic guitars, mandolins, ukuleles, or citterns are much more challenging in the woodworking and engineering aspects. I enjoy that. When I do make a solid body electric guitar o ..read more

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 trees, covering 5.82 hectares and capturing 809.25 tons of CO2. This initiative significantly benefits the nature and strengthens Maderas Barber commitment to environmental preservation. In this interview, Jose Luis Vizcaino, Maderas Barber’s General ..read more

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 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 started as a craftsman about the same time I started playing guitar in 1982.   I w ..read more

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? Or were you doing something else? And, by the way, do you still find time to play music with your work as a luthier?   My woodworking experience comes from many years of cabinet and custom furniture making. I studied as an apprentice under Daniel Bell. He is a luthie ..read 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 than ToneWood? And, as we are on Luthiers.com, do you play an instrument? (if yes, which one or which ones, if there are several of you?)     Bois de Lutherie Aigrisse is indeed a Belgian family business created 34 years ago in the city of La Louvière (Belgium).   It was founded by my fat ..read more

Beyond sound: The legacy and future of Tokyo’s audiophile bars     Beyond sound: The legacy and future of Tokyo’s audiophile bars Immerse yourself in a journey through time and space with our in-depth exploration of Tokyo’s audiophile bars, those unique establishments where music and high fidelity meet. From their historic roots in the post-war era to a bold vision of the year 7942, we invite you to discover how these music havens have evolved, influenced and captivated sound lovers the world over. Discover the different facets of these bars like no others, exploring their history, c ..read more

Au-delà du son : L’héritage et l’avenir des bars audiophiles de Tokyo     Au-delà du son : L’héritage et l’avenir des bars audiophiles de Tokyo Plongez dans un voyage à travers le temps et l’espace avec notre exploration approfondie des bars audiophiles de Tokyo, ces établissements uniques où la musique et la haute fidélité se rencontrent. De leurs racines historiques durant l’après-guerre jusqu’à une vision audacieuse de l’année 7942, nous vous invitons à découvrir comment ces havres de la musique ont évolué, influencé et captivé les amoureux du son à travers le monde. Découvrez les ..read more

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, if it’s not indiscreet, what did you do before starting this adventure? Were you a musician before becoming a luthier ? Or were you doing something else ? And, by the way, do you still find ..read more