Frequently Asked Questions

Q: luthiery
A: A luthier (/ˈluːtiər/ LOO-ti-ər) is someone who builds or repairs string instruments generally consisting of a neck and a sound box. The word "luthier" comes from the French word luth, which means lute.

Q: Santos Hernandez
A: Santos Hernandez, born in Madrid in 1873, Upon completion of his military service in 1890s, he went to work the great luthier Ramirez for the next 23 years. During this period he learned all the secrets of fine artisan guitar making. In 1912, Santos Hernandez earned his historical recognition when Ramirez gave a guitar built by Santos in the Ramirez workshop, to a young talented guitarist Andres Segovia who played this Santos guitar for the next 25 years. Since Santos devoted himself more to making the finest flamenco guitars, his work is of the utmost importance to the history of flamenco guitars.

Q: Vertical Piano Types
A: Spinet - With its height of around 36 to 38 inches, and an approximate width of 58 inches, spinets are the smallest of the pianos. One noted downside of spinets is called "lost motion," which means it has less power and accuracy due to its size and construction.
Console - Slightly larger than the spinet, its height ranges from 40 to 43 inches and is approximately 58 inches wide. This type of piano comes in various styles and finishes.
Studio - It is around 45 to 48 inches in height and has a width of approximately 58 inches. Because of its larger soundboard and longer strings, it produces good tone quality and is very durable.
Upright - This is the tallest among the vertical pianos, with a height ranging from 50 to 60 inches and an approximate width of 58 inches.