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How are guitar tuners made? A visit to the Aparicio factory
Aparicio is Maderas Barber's new offer in handmade machine heads for guitars. A product born and developed entirely in the Spanish industry for luthiers looking to give a touch of exclusivity and design to their instruments.
Everything you need to know about Canadian Cedar
The Canadian cedar (Thuja plicata), also known as Western Red Cedar, is a majestic tree that grows in three distinct regions: the state of Washington (USA), British Columbia (Canada), and some areas of Alaska (USA). This is the same species with different characteristics. The most prized variety for guitar building, especially acoustic guitars, comes from the Canadian region.
how to build better guitars using our woods with audio samples?
Guitar tops with audio samples and analysis of their acoustic properties are now available. To familiarize ourselves with some technical concepts we talked to Giuliano Nicoletti (Luthier and Software Developer) and asked him for a guide to help you select a piece taking into account density, frequency, sustain, stiffness and radiation coefficient.
MB Sound: choose the sound of your next guitar, get to know our tops with audio sample, video and sound analysis
The way you buy wood to build guitars is changing, from now on you can choose the top of your guitar by its sound and not just by a picture.
A challenge for luthiers and musicians: Talking about the sound of guitars
Imagine having the power to select the density, rigidity, frequency, sustain, and other fundamental data of your guitar's top while creating your instrument. Just think of the possibilities and how it could transform your guitars. Have you ever dreamed of having this level of control over your guitar's sound?
Potentiometers for electric guitars and basses: types, sizes and shaft.
There is a big question that arises when luthiers investigate the world of guitar potentiometers: what are the differences between a linear potentiometer and a logarithmic one? In this article we answer this question, we explain what is the metric VS imperial measure and how the type of shaft affects the choice of a potentiometer.
New flamenco guitar building course
Registration for the flamenco guitar building course organized by Solera Flamenca and Maderas Barber is now open. Throughout this post we will tell you the first details of what will undoubtedly be a great experience for those who want to build their first guitar and also for those experienced luthiers looking to improve their building technique.
New space for research and development of products for luthiers
Maderas Barber is committed to innovation as a strategy for the growth of the handcrafted guitar market and products for luthiers.
