Author: Mike De Laet
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Understanding the technical terms to avoid the increasingly frequent "inaccuracies" in naming high-end instruments in Brazil. In recent years, we have found countless messages on social media from musicians and enthusiasts – mostly guitarists – with questions about buying a "brand name" instrument versus a "luthier-made" instrument. In the groups…
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When we think of the most acclaimed luthier of all time, Antonio Stradivari, we inevitably think of the legendary violins that still inspire many master luthiers today. However, our "Sabionari violin," built in 1679, is one of only five Baroque guitars made by the master of masters in the art of lutherie. It currently makes…
