Luthier Andrew Carruthers on the Heart & Soul of Violin Making

What’s your favorite part of the process of making an instrument? For me, carving the back and top plates is the heart of violin making. It’s a process that is both physically demanding and mentally engaging. Carving a cello back can take several days, passing through distinct stages. During the early “rough arching,” pushing a … Continue reading Luthier Andrew Carruthers on the Heart & Soul of Violin Making