Category: Lutherie
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ABSTRACT: This article, an updated excerpt from my undergraduate thesis in Business Management at FATEC-SCS “Antonio Russo”, aims to present important historical facts for the development of lutherie and the musical instrument industry in Brazil, as well as economic data and information on its main figures, taking into account the impacts of the pandemic period. A…
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The X-Bracing structure for steel-string acoustic guitars. I recently started building a steel-string (Triple-O) guitar, and our client became curious about the reasons why steel strings shouldn't be used on a classical or flamenco guitar, among other issues. The conversation went in many directions, including aspects…
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List of tools needed for building musical instruments. Recently, a follower of our Instagram @delaetmusic asked about the tools needed for lutherie work. I decided to share here a list of tools based on suggestions from the Luthiery course at the Tatuí Conservatory, which I have added to over the years. I take this opportunity…
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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…
