I've been playing my guitar biult by Toni for almost 15 years now and I would never change or sell it. I was lucky to buy it when he was becoming widely known, but even now, when he's a guitar-luthier-superstar, he - as a human - still is a humble, honest person. A true figure to follow and admire 😊
Amazing story!! I’ve played a Dieter Hopf from 1987 to …. Still have it. Those guitars were ahead of their time ( the portentosa model). No wonder why Mr Toni went on the modern side of building guitars , exiting to know he made steel strings too, but honestly being a pioneer of the double top and the creator of the balsa core double top takes him to the level of a legend!! So modest and humble amazed me, his guitars have such a huge signature sound, they are highly recognizable, they offer such a warm tone with deep basses with round trebles. And his son is already such a gifted luthier. Thanks Evan for this amazing interview, it really helps to know better the man, his work and the goal in guitar making.
A very nice and interesting conversation with the well-known German master guitar maker Antonius Müller in his workshop. Many thanks for these insights to Antonius Müller !! 👏🙏And thank you for sharing this video 😊
What a nice and genuine person... thanks for the interview. His story should be an inspiration to luthiers (or anyone for that matter) who are faced with challenges through their journey.
@@evantaucher Question Evan: I once chose Linda Manzer to build me a classical guitar because as we spoke about it, she said that there was a point at which the guitar was born as an instrument - that really struck me because none of the other luthiers had expressed that sort of thing. Why then did you choose to have Mr. Mueller build your guitar? Just curious.
@@davidscotbrown3241 Hi David, to be honest, I don't completely understand your question, nor do I understand the story of speaking to Linda, could you explain in another way?
@@davidscotbrown3241 its perplexing me because I read your message several times and it could mean so many things. First, are you saying that you spoke to someone about building you a guitar only because she explained that there was a point at which the guitar was born as an instrument? And if so, can you elaborate on what you mean "born as an instrument"?. I immediately think of the instrument opening up and finally sounding like a guitar after some months of play, but I have a feeling thats not what you mean. I also don't understand why that would be a turning point that makes someone want to purchase a guitar. I have a feeling I misunderstand. Then, with your question starting with "why then" didn't make since to me, because typically when you start with "why then" its in relation to the previous sentence, but I will answer anyways. The first Antonius Muller guitar I played (a colleague's) struck me as potentially the best guitar I'd ever played in my life. I had just a few minutes with it and instantly knew it was something extremely special. This is after playing hundreds of different guitar makers, of course. It had a sound and response like no other. Very few guitars have done that for me.
Excellent and informative interview Evan! So glad to hear that Toni collaborates openly with other luthiers to advance the quality of guitar making. His guitars are truly incredible. Hope you enjoy yours!
I've been playing my guitar biult by Toni for almost 15 years now and I would never change or sell it. I was lucky to buy it when he was becoming widely known, but even now, when he's a guitar-luthier-superstar, he - as a human - still is a humble, honest person. A true figure to follow and admire 😊
Amazing story!! I’ve played a Dieter Hopf from 1987 to …. Still have it. Those guitars were ahead of their time ( the portentosa model). No wonder why Mr Toni went on the modern side of building guitars , exiting to know he made steel strings too, but honestly being a pioneer of the double top and the creator of the balsa core double top takes him to the level of a legend!! So modest and humble amazed me, his guitars have such a huge signature sound, they are highly recognizable, they offer such a warm tone with deep basses with round trebles. And his son is already such a gifted luthier. Thanks Evan for this amazing interview, it really helps to know better the man, his work and the goal in guitar making.
A very nice and interesting conversation with the well-known German master guitar maker Antonius Müller in his workshop. Many thanks for these insights to Antonius Müller !! 👏🙏And thank you for sharing this video 😊
What a nice and genuine person... thanks for the interview. His story should be an inspiration to luthiers (or anyone for that matter) who are faced with challenges through their journey.
Thanks David, and I agree!
@@evantaucher Question Evan: I once chose Linda Manzer to build me a classical guitar because as we spoke about it, she said that there was a point at which the guitar was born as an instrument - that really struck me because none of the other luthiers had expressed that sort of thing. Why then did you choose to have Mr. Mueller build your guitar? Just curious.
@@davidscotbrown3241 Hi David, to be honest, I don't completely understand your question, nor do I understand the story of speaking to Linda, could you explain in another way?
@@davidscotbrown3241 its perplexing me because I read your message several times and it could mean so many things.
First, are you saying that you spoke to someone about building you a guitar only because she explained that there was a point at which the guitar was born as an instrument? And if so, can you elaborate on what you mean "born as an instrument"?. I immediately think of the instrument opening up and finally sounding like a guitar after some months of play, but I have a feeling thats not what you mean. I also don't understand why that would be a turning point that makes someone want to purchase a guitar. I have a feeling I misunderstand.
Then, with your question starting with "why then" didn't make since to me, because typically when you start with "why then" its in relation to the previous sentence, but I will answer anyways.
The first Antonius Muller guitar I played (a colleague's) struck me as potentially the best guitar I'd ever played in my life. I had just a few minutes with it and instantly knew it was something extremely special. This is after playing hundreds of different guitar makers, of course. It had a sound and response like no other. Very few guitars have done that for me.
This is a great interview! Thank you for sharing.
Another great contribution. Thank you for making the high quality content that this community needs!
Excellent and informative interview Evan! So glad to hear that Toni collaborates openly with other luthiers to advance the quality of guitar making. His guitars are truly incredible. Hope you enjoy yours!
Wonderful interview! Thank you for sharing this gem!
Great video!!