Tag Archives: Experiments

A new, updated Sutton Hoo lyre

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Jan van Cappelle (Javaca)

Let’s go back in history… To long forgotten times, when life was simple. Times of dreams, of joy and laughter with large gatherings of people. When social distancing was something you only did with weird relatives. The times of free … Continue reading →

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One year in business!!!

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Jan van Cappelle (Javaca)

Yes!!! One year has passed since I registered with the Dutch chamber of commerce and JAVACA LUTHIER  / The Dutch Luthier became an official company. It has gone so fast that Facebook had to remind me. This is what I … Continue reading →

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Building the Pharaoh’s Chariot

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Jan van Cappelle (Javaca)

Inspiration can be found everywhere. In my opinion a luthier shouldn’t only look at his or here own field of knowledge, but broaden the scope. We’re essentially making air pumps, constructed of a tightened piece of material over a box. … Continue reading →

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