Maker Background
Fascinated by the stylistic, geometric, and acoustic perfection of the instruments, he begins his luthier career in the world of violin making. Manuel is constantly searching for the perfect sound and
acoustics; he developed his own style inspired by the past's great violin makers.
Fascinated by the stylistic, geometric, and acoustic perfection of the instruments, he begins his luthier career at the school of violin making "Liutaio ed Archettaio" in Gubbio, where he studied from 2001 to 2004. To deepen his knowledge, improve his construction techniques, and please his passion for the art of restoration, he frequented the "Violin Making and Repair School" in Newark (Great Britain) during the years 2005-2007. After his graduation, he had several work experiences abroad, like Hans Weisshaar's workshop in Los Angeles. In 2008 he arrived in Cremona, where he collaborated with several workshops, developing his own style, inspired by the great violin makers of the past, and by the construction method based on the Golden Section. In 2015 he opened his own business in Cremona. In 2017 he collaborated with the Museo del Violino of Cremona, realizing the path for the blind and visually impaired person on the construction of stringed instruments. In 2018 started a collaboration with Pierre Bohr begins on a restoration project on a viol from Ventura Linarol. In 2019, Manuel started teaching as a restoration technician of musical instruments at the CrForma in Cremona.
