As musical instrument repairers, we do get a lot of interesting items pass our way. This full restoration project of a very rare and beautiful Bhutanese lute, is no exception. The Drangyen, which translates to “hear the melody” (dra means “melody” and ngyen means “listen”) An extremely important instrument for the Bhutanese people, this one … Read moreA Bhutanese Lute – The Drangyen

True Notes are pleased to announce that we have now been accepted as professional members of the National Association of Musical Instrument Repairers. “NAMIR was formed in 1993, to provide a dedicated craft association for the profession of musical instrument repairer” Which means, if you are searching for a local guitar tech, neck repairer, pickup … Read moreNational Association of musical instrument repairers

In its lifetime an instrument can tell many stories, from the songs that they sing, to the friends that they meet along the way.  This lovely old violin has an interesting back story all of its own. Actually bought in Burma at the end of WWII, it belonged to my customer’s father who was stationed … Read moreAn instrument can tell many stories