Pieces of wood, love, knowledge and 299 hours of work, condensed in a 3 minute film. 

When was the last time you created something timeless?

Great little piece done by Dustin Cohen on Sam Zygmuntowicz, along with a photo gallery here.  Mr. Zygmuntowicz sees his role as a part of the journey, a part of the music, and a partner in creating a living thing… the instrument itself.   It gets easy to forget that as you build and learn as a craftsman, and this is a great little reminder of what your role can be if you choose it to be so.  

Fretboard Journal posted a great video interview and bio on Romero Banjos last week. Their attention to craft and the art of woodworking makes me wish I played banjo so I could order one.  

The guys at Motomethod have a very unique business model, and it’s one I hope takes a hold so we can see more like it.  A cool take on community and craft and the space that overlaps.  

Walrus Audio.  I’m really digging the combination of indie/boutique manufacturing with a focus on art and design.  This is a cool feature on the artist handling the designs for their current pedal line. 

Awesome video feature on Dana Bourgeois and his shop. 

H.G. “Skip” Brack salvages tools from all over New England to resell at affordable prices, in an effort to support his local economy and craftsmen. (via Moto-Mucci)

Old news to some, but still a great intro to Verellen Amps and what they are up to over in Seattle.  Looking forward to plugging in to one of these soon enough.  @verellenamps

Take what you have to work with, and create what you see in your mind.