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Wood Figures: Beyond Aesthetics
Wood Figures: Beyond Aesthetics
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Flame, quilt, burl and spalt each have a specific origin, their own working characteristics, and a defined place...

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

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Seven Tips for Buying Wood for Musical Instruments Online
Seven Tips for Buying Wood for Musical Instruments Online
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Learn how to pick tonewood for musical instruments online with confidence and a pro mindset. Practical tips on cuts,...

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Qué significa que una madera esté bien secada (y por qué importa de verdad)
Qué significa que una madera esté bien secada (y por qué importa de verdad)
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Secar madera no es esperar.Es controlar cómo pierde su humedad para que sea estable, predecible y segura de...

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Brankowood: a sustainable alternative to ebony
Brankowood: a sustainable alternative to ebony
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Modern luthery faces a new challenge: maintaining excellence without relying on increasingly scarce tropical species....

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  • How to build your first violin
    How to build your first violin
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    Building a violin is an exciting journey that blends creativity, skill, and patience. However, taking the first step into lutherie can be challenging, especially when it comes to selecting the right woods and setting up a fully equipped workshop. At Maderas Barber, we understand these difficulties and want to offer you some tips to simplify the process and ensure professional-quality results.

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  • Revolutionize your knowledge with MB Sound tops
    Revolutionize your knowledge with MB Sound tops
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    En el mundo de la construcción de guitarras, cada detalle cuenta. Tom Sands, luthier británico conocido por su trabajo artesanal y enfoque en la excelencia, lo sabe bien. En un reciente vídeo en su canal de YouTube, Tom examina las tapas de MB Sound de Maderas Barber junto con Giuliano Nicoletti. En esta charla, ambos comparten sus impresiones sobre cómo las características específicas de cada madera, respaldadas por datos acústicos precisos, pueden llevar la construcción de guitarras a otro...

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  • A legendary wood joins our catalog of naturally aged pieces
    A legendary wood joins our catalog of naturally aged pieces
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    A new high-end and extremely rare wood has been added to our MB Dry catalog. This exclusive addition represents the best of our selection of naturally aged woods, designed for the most demanding and sophisticated projects. Keep reading to discover what makes these pieces so special and why drying is a crucial factor in wood quality.

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