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Monthly Archives: December 2017
What is a Theorbo, Really?
I get a lot of questions about theorbos lately. They range from “is that a real instrument” to “what’s the best season to harvest sheep guts”, and all varieties in between. So I was relieved to find a short YouTube … Continue reading
Posted in Guitar, Lute, Music, Nonsense, Uncategorized
Tagged Curiosity, Education, Inspiration, Lute, Nonsense, Theorbo, Think different
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The Mechanical Joke Maker…
This is absolutely genius; The combination of visual humor and mechanics is beautiful. No real idea other than making people wonder and bringing a smile to their face… Sometimes it can be a powerful antidote to the sadness and cruelty … Continue reading
Posted in Think different, Thoughts, Uncategorized
Tagged Crafts, Creativity, Curiosity, Inspiration, Making, Sharing information, Think different, Value, Woodworking
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Small Sellas update
I’ve been busy with a variety of projects, from making two theorbos and viking chests (more on that later) to designing a baroque lute, moving a museum and making plans for a rope walk… But first an update on the … Continue reading
Posted in Lute, Projects, Uncategorized, Woodworking, Workshop
Tagged Lute, Theorbo, Woodworking
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A change of plans
Over the years it has become quite well known that I draw instrument plans. Lutes, guitars and even the legendary Harmony Stratotones. Many of these have found their way to the workbenches of fellow luthiers all over the world. I … Continue reading
Posted in Courses, Guitar, Guitar Plans, Lute, Projects, Research, Uncategorized, Woodworking, Workshop
Tagged Blueprints, Danelectro, Drawing, Dutch Luthier, Guitar Plans, Harmony, Inspiration, Lute, Lutherie, luthier, Luthierlife, Music, Personal, Research, Sharing, Stratotone
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The twisted sounds of the Tromba Marina
Some weeks ago I posted a blog about the tromba marina project. One of the freewheelin‘ projects I allow myself after completing a large project. The tromba marina was finished the same week, but I forgot to post pictures. As … Continue reading
Posted in Think different, Thoughts, Uncategorized, Woodworking
Tagged Creativity, Curiosity, Fitting in, Ideas, Lutherie, Making, Nonsense, Think different, Thoughts, Value
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The Dollhouses of Death (that changed forensic science).
Ok, I already liked dollhouses and dioramas, but this is a whole other league… In the fourties Frances Glessner Lee built dollhouses replicating crime scenes. These instruments were used for training of forensic scientists and police. And now – 70 … Continue reading
Posted in Documentary, History, Research, Think different, Woodworking
Tagged Documentary, Education, Inspiration
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De Stradivarius lezing online!
Tijdens de afgelopen Gitaarbouwersmeeting in Kootwijkerbroek zijn de lezingen gefilmd. Zo ook mijn stukje over de Stradivarius gitaren! Ik geef deze lezing met enige regelmaat, maar het is nooit twee keer hetzelfde. Voordeel van uit je hoofd werken is dat … Continue reading
Posted in Guitar, History, Lectures, Lute, Research, Think different, Tools, Uncategorized, Woodworking, Workshop
Tagged Creativity, Curiosity, Dutch, Education, Fun, History, Ideas, Inspiration, Knowledge, Learning, Lecture, Lectures, Music, Personal, Projects, Research, Sharing, Silly, Stradivari, Technology, Thoughts, Tools, Violin, Work
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7-day B/W photo challenge – Day 6/7
I was challenged by Jannemieke de Jong to a 7-day B/W photo challenge. Seven days. Seven black and white photos of your life. No people. No explanations. Every day, challenge someone new. Day 6/7
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7-day B/W photo challenge – Day 5/7
I was challenged by Jannemieke de Jong to a 7-day B/W photo challenge. Seven days. Seven black and white photos of your life. No people. No explanations. Every day, challenge someone new. Day 5/7
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7-day B/W photo challenge – Day 4
I was challenged by Jannemieke de Jong to a 7-day B/W photo challenge.Seven days. Seven black and white photos of your life. No people. No explanations. Every day, challenge someone new. Yesterday was so full of activities that I completely … Continue reading
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The Dutch Luthier 