Simone Franzini Luthier
Approach
Philosophy and method
My work stems from the study of historical plucked instruments and the desire to build living instruments, designed to be played today.
In my projects, I follow and explore traditional Italian construction methods, observing their forms, proportions, construction techniques, and acoustic solutions. I don't consider these elements as models to be mechanically copied, but rather as tools for understanding a tradition and reinterpreting it with awareness.
Tree species
A central aspect of my approach is the choice of materials. In keeping with the instruments I build and with a more responsible artisanal practice, I favor domestic or European woods whenever possible. This choice stems from both environmental awareness and a desire to highlight materials closely connected to the history of the instruments and the region in which I work.
For me, sustainability isn't something added to a project, but part of the construction process: it means choosing carefully, avoiding the superfluous, respecting the material, and building tools designed to last over time.
I am not looking for a simple replica of the past, but a dialogue with it. My goal is to build tools that combine historical research, manual quality, contemporary sensitivity, and responsibility towards the material.
