Marc Maingard – Making Trees Sing Again

by one small seed on Mar 12, 2013 • 12:15 pm No Comments

A brief look into the life and profession of one of the top five luthiers in the world. Marc Maingard, a born and bred South African, shares some of his secrets and philosophies that have helped him become one of the most talented artists in his trade. With over 40 years of experience as both a musician and a guitar-maker Maingard has gained worldwide recognition and praise for his unique guitars, tailor-made to suit each individual player. (Length 03:02)

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It’s like taking a magical tree that has been cut down and killed, but it lives. It still lives, the pores of the wood are still shifting, and drying, and changing. It’s almost as though the tree has a chance to sing again, with the wind blowing through its branches again.