Fresh Grass 2016 was a great festival this year! Thanks to all that came by the booth to try out my instruments and play a bit of music too…. We had some good pickin sessions! I appreciate all the encouraging feedback you all gave me about my instruments..Thank you to all the staff there […]
Greetings from Macica Workshop…. We have just returned from our summer vacation to the C.T. shore…. We made some fun sand sculptures…. Caught some big fish to cook up for dinner….. and enjoyed some good pickin and singing around the campfire! We were also able to visit with some friends and family that were selling […]
Hello all, It is time once again for the annual Northeast Woodworkers Associations Woodworkers’ Showcase. (Click on link to find out more about the show) It will be held once again at the Saratoga Springs City Center on April 2 and 3 from 10:00 to 5:00. The show this year is featuring Hand Made Musical Instruments. […]
Hello Everyone! Hope you had a pleasant Thanksgiving and are enjoying this holiday season. In the workshop, I have been working on repairing a Viola da Gamba; an early period instrument. To me, this instrument is like a guitar that you bow… The instrument has an arched top with a flat back. It usually has […]
Hello all! I have returned from Fresh Grass, and had a nice time meeting new faces, hearing good music and spending time with other luthiers. The luthier tent was very busy place with musicians of all abilities and ages…. Frank Solivan plays a tune on a Macica with another musician standing by…. The D’Angelico guitar […]