The place of the violin maker in the digital age

The place of the violin maker in the digital age

Nowadays, everything can be bought online, and the role of the violin maker is changing. All are naturally questioning themselves, the craftsman providing the service as well as the musician or the musician's parent.

The craftsman must be at the service of the musician, who will always need the intervention of the former at several stages in the life of his instrument. First of all, at the manufacturing stage: a first "assembly" of quality allows to optimize the sound and the comfort to play in good conditions. Indeed, the bridge, the core, the fingerboard, the pegs are parts that must be adjusted with precision to avoid injuries or discouragement. Then, at the change of season, the luthier must sometimes intervene, especially in latitudes where the climate is very contrasted; not to mention that at any time, repairs or adjustments are sometimes necessary.

Visiting the luthier also allows you to benefit from the services of specialised advisers, who are very useful in certain situations: whether it is to choose the right size of instrument for a child, or to have an opinion about an accessory, a case or strings, etc. Above all, the luthier will offer the necessary guarantees to protect the musician's investment: buying from a craftsman protects you from unpleasant surprises. In addition, it is easy to return or exchange an instrument, case, accessory or strings.

Violin making is an age-old discipline and the established craftsman will always be right. Despite the new technologies, the interpersonal link between luthier and musician remains, and physical intervention on the instrument is still necessary. The Internet democratizes and facilitates access to instruments, but one cannot avoid meeting one's luthier and maintaining a real human relationship with him. To ensure its raison d'être and the full range of services it offers