Evaluating the quality of a violin requires a combination of visual analysis, acoustic tests and subjective considerations related to the musician’s personal taste. A “good” violin is not only a well-built instrument, but also one that is suited to the needs and style of the violinist. Here are the main aspects to consider when evaluating the quality of a violin.… Continua a leggere
Antonio Stradivari, a violin maker from Cremona who lived between the 17th and 18th centuries, is universally considered one of the greatest master builders of stringed instruments. His violins, violas and cellos are celebrated for their aesthetic beauty and, above all, for the quality of their sound. However, Stradivari’s “secret” is not reduced to a single magic formula, but is … Continua a leggere
Currently our bow construction course is suspended due to a large commitment in the construction of our products, but the bow tuning courses remain active
The course teaches, preferably to those who already have some basic knowledge of lutherie, how to replace the hair, how to change the banding and the silver wire (level 1 course). It … Continua a leggere
The earnings of a luthier vary greatly based on experience, reputation, type of instruments created and clientele. An experienced professional who is well-established in the market can earn between 2,000 and 4,000 euros per month, while beginners or those who work on limited commissions can start with lower incomes, around 1,200-1,500 euros per month. For the most established luthiers located … Continua a leggere
To describe this course, a few lines are certainly not enough, according to some of our past attendees:
… Continua a leggere“Umbria Guitars Experience is absolutely amazing. Having the opportunity to travel to Italy, make a guitar by yourself and meet so many other musicians it’s the best part of a summer. It is the perfect balance of knowing a new experience, musical
These are photos of just some experiences of the professional guitar making course.
The course is 140-200 hours long, minimum 1 person to a maximum of 8 persons.
Our greatest effort has been made to copy this beautiful guitar, studied in every detail. Hats off to Parker that he conceived it, we just wanted to demonstrate our constructive ability.
The instrument was made using the parts of a right Parker Fly, for which there were various forcings such as the electronics made with a re-soldered ribbon, the inverted … Continua a leggere
The cost of a violin can vary greatly, reflecting differences in materials, quality of workmanship, age, origin, and the signature of the violin maker. When deciding how much to spend, it is essential to consider the player’s personal needs and level of experience.
For those who are new to violin playing, the idea is often to start with an inexpensive … Continua a leggere
Our handcrafted pickups are often modeled on others already known, we make no secret of this (e.g. Big Beat). It’s good to have a reference model, to get to a good result sooner. Our pickups can be made in a custom and personal way, these above in the image are inspired by the sound of John Frusciante (on … Continua a leggere
Visiting a violin making workshop? With us it is possible.
Imagine being able to see an Atelier full of objects, smells and people that recall an ancient Italian artisan tradition, which is the luthier one.
Atelier Cesarini’s workshop is presented through the figure of the owner Mastro-Luthier Federico Cesarini, open to private groups of 4 – 40 people maximum by … Continua a leggere
