Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery 50th anniversary celebration
Dec. 11
A luthiery school teaches the art and craft of building, repairing, and restoring stringed instruments, primarily guitars. Roberto-Venn is the longest-running luthiery in North America and is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
To honor the school and its longtime commitment to excellence and creativity, 50 of the world’s most accomplished guitar builders were challenged to design and craft an all-new instrument.
The challenge involved crafting the all-new instrument from the same supply of rare Nicaraguan rosewood and mahogany that helped launch the Phoenix-based guitar-building and repair school back in 1975. Those instruments are now on display at MIM (Musical Instrument Museum).
William Eaton, Director & Founder of the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery, joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss more about the school.
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