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Wood Figures: Beyond Aesthetics

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03/24/2026

Flame, quilt, burl and spalt each have a specific origin, their own working characteristics, and a defined place...

Practical guide to drying and storing tonal wood

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03/12/2026

Learn how to properly dry and store your lutherie wood. Essential tools, drying methods, common mistakes and a...

Seven Tips for Buying Wood for Musical Instruments Online

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02/20/2026

Learn how to pick tonewood for musical instruments online with confidence and a pro mindset. Practical tips on cuts,...

Qué significa que una madera esté bien secada (y por qué importa de verdad)

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02/02/2026

Secar madera no es esperar.Es controlar cómo pierde su humedad para que sea estable, predecible y segura de...

Brankowood: a sustainable alternative to ebony

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11/10/2025

Modern luthery faces a new challenge: maintaining excellence without relying on increasingly scarce tropical species....

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How to choose the right pickup for your guitar?

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03/28/2022

In the world of musical instruments, the electric guitar is one of the most recent compared to classical instruments....

Brazilian Rosewood, The Most Desired Wood | Maderas Barber

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03/22/2023

Brazilian Rosewood is one of the most desired woods for musical instruments, and has an almost mythical status in the...

How to choose the right string gauge based on your guitar's scale and tuning

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04/03/2025

Choosing the right string gauge is no small decision. For many musicians and luthiers, finding the ideal balance...

Titebond, the glue par excellence

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06/19/2023

Do you know the possibilities of Titebond wood glue? Visit our article and learn about the different varieties of the...

Fijian mahogany: The sustainable and high quality wood that is revolutionizing the music industry

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02/09/2023

Fijian mahogany is a durable wood, with a reddish color that varies from light to dark red. This wood is highly...

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Getting to know the leaders in the luthery industry

The "Getting to know the leaders in the industry" section of the Maderas Barber blog is a place where you can get to know the people behind the business. We will interview the leaders and experts in the luthery industry so you can get valuable insights and learn about their stories, challenges, and accomplishments. Additionally, you will be able to learn more about current trends and innovations in the luthery industry. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the people leading the way in the luthery industry.

The perfect tuning of Jose Manuel Gil´s Galician Bagpipes

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The builder of Galician Bagpipes granted us an incredible interview. We discussed the harmony of the bagpipe, its woods, and the history of an instrument that has traveled across Europe for centuries.

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Subfretboard: the revolutionary solution for improving the sound of electric guitars

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The subfretboard, according to its inventor, gives the guitar, above all, more balance between the strings. "It completely balances the volume between all the strings and it's a matter of the resonance of the string being played on the fret itself, and that resonance goes through the whole piece."

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Juliana Hernández, luthier: "For me, building a guitar is like having a child".

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Juliana Hernández is 33 years old and comes from Argentina. She has been a luthier for more than 10 years. When she was a little girl, she was attracted to the guitar because her father always played it when he came home from work. It is one of the few memories she has left of her father, who died when she was only 7 years old. That is why the guitar became a very special instrument for her.

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Vega-Trem, the innovative floating bridge that has captivated the historic brand Fender

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Isaac Vega is one of the founders of the company Vega-Trem, which markets the VT1 Ultra Trem and VT2 Teletrem floating bridges for the well-known Stratocaster guitar. Vega began his career as a guitarist in the 90's in Madrid with his own bands of the Trash Metal genre. He studied classical guitar and modern guitar and worked as a professional guitarist in the circuit in Mallorca.

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