sequoia
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This is in response to a post by Titchtheclown: "I'm not a luthier but..."
Just what is a "luthier" anyway? Below is a definition:
lu•thi•er loo͞′tē-ər►
n. One that makes or repairs stringed instruments, such as violins.
n. One who makes wooden stringed instruments, such as violins, guitars, etc.
n. A person who, or a business which, makes or repairs stringed wooden musical instruments, such as lutes, violins, and guitars.
Technically, anyone who makes a single stringed instrument is a luthier. However, I see it as anyone who builds an instrument is "practicing the art of lutherie". If one practices the art of lutherie (luthery?) does that make you a luthier? I think a person who practices the art of lutherie as a profession can be called a luthier. Just because I build a stone wall, that does not make me a stonemason even though I practice the art of stonemasonry. "I'm not a stonemason but...".
When I make something like this I wonder if it increases my likelihood of becoming an "I'm not a luthier but". As we all know an I'm not a luthier but is the most knowledgeable and wise expert on all things to do with ukuleles, guitars and string instruments in general.
Just what is a "luthier" anyway? Below is a definition:
lu•thi•er loo͞′tē-ər►
n. One that makes or repairs stringed instruments, such as violins.
n. One who makes wooden stringed instruments, such as violins, guitars, etc.
n. A person who, or a business which, makes or repairs stringed wooden musical instruments, such as lutes, violins, and guitars.
Technically, anyone who makes a single stringed instrument is a luthier. However, I see it as anyone who builds an instrument is "practicing the art of lutherie". If one practices the art of lutherie (luthery?) does that make you a luthier? I think a person who practices the art of lutherie as a profession can be called a luthier. Just because I build a stone wall, that does not make me a stonemason even though I practice the art of stonemasonry. "I'm not a stonemason but...".