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We cover the lives of violin makers, their best parts and worst parts, yesterday and today. Historical stories, interviews with experts and makers in the field. Omobono Stradivari was the least liked son of his father, Antonio, he was remembered in Antonio’s will as a screw up. He is our north star. We are all part of this. We all belong exactly here.

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Episode 19: Body Ruin Dec 11, 2019

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What happens when the work you love endeavors to cripple you? How do luthiers maintain when the work they love is excruciatingly painful?

Ryan Davidson and the legendary David Wiebe weigh in.

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Episode 18: St. Omobono Confessionals at the VSA Nov 27, 2019

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Chris, Jerry, and Rozie report on the Violin Society of American Convention in Dallas, luthiers confess to St. Omobono

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Episode 17: Is The Violin Evil? Oct 30, 2019

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The violin has a dark side, so much so that there are legends it was a creation of the devil. Chris and Rozie explore the Romani tale of the creation of the violin. Ben Hebbert shares dark stories in violinmaking history. Special thanks to Glen Gaudin for calling in with his haunted violin story! In the coda, Chris, Jerry, and Rozie tell the weirdest fiddle head they've ever encountered.

Special Guest: Benjamin Hebbert.

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Episode 16: Rise of the Machines with Greg Sapp Oct 02, 2019

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How much advanced technology is acceptable in instrument making & repair? Greg Sapp and Jerry Lynn disclose some of the machinery they work with and get jiggy. In our listener feedback segment, Chris, Jerry, and Rozie do a mental health checkup, followed by some incredibly appropriate Luthier Cat Calls.

Special Guest: Greg Sapp.

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Episode 15: VSA Past Present & Future with Marilyn Wallin Sep 18, 2019

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Marilyn Wallin joins us for a guided tour of the Violin Society of America - sharing her early years submitting some of her very first instruments for judging, to later becoming the president. Also - what makes a healthy master/apprentice relationship? Chris, Jerry, & Rozie share some thoughts and look forward to hearing from you. Come see us at the VSA Conference, November 8 & 9, in Dallas TX.

Special Guest: Marilyn Wallin.

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Episode 14: Next Generation part two: Mohr and Mohr and Mohr Aug 21, 2019

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How do we pass on our training to the next generation, today? Join us for a chat with Ben Hebbert, and following an interview with Rodney Mohr and his daughter, Kate Mohr. In our listener feedback segment, we cover: what are the top 5 books for a beginner luthier to own?

Special Guest: Benjamin Hebbert.

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Episode 13: Next Generation with Sofia Vettori Aug 07, 2019

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Italian luthier Sofia Vettori joins Jerry & Rozie to talk about making and coming from a family of makers. Her grandfather's shop barely survived the war and the family has been building on his efforts to this day.

Chris and Rozie take a listener question: what were some of your personal fears about becoming financially stable & successful, starting out in this field? Thanks for contributing, Wyatt!

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Episode 12: Love, Oberlin Jul 17, 2019

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Rozie reports live from the Oberlin Ohio restoration workshop, chatting with luthiers from various parts of the world.

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Episode 11: Luthier Vs. Luthier - The Quiz Show! Jul 03, 2019

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We take Luthier vs. Luthier one step further - in Guadagnini Trivia. Guests Chris Ulbricht and Jeff Thorell battle for dominance. Who will tell us the five cities Guadagnini lived in? Who knows how many strings a viola d'amore has? Who will win the genuine St. Omobono thimble from Cremona?

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Episode 10: Luthier Vs. Luthier Jun 19, 2019

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Chris and Rozie interview major contributors to this field: guitar luthiers. We celebrate our similarities as wew welcome Beau Hannam, custom guitar and Uke maker as well as Matt Eich of Mule Resophonic Guitars.

Special Guests: Beau Hannam and Matt Eich.

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