I strongly agree with you. Luthiers are art perfectionist. If one has passion in playing the stringed instrument, and have handy carpenter skills, they can only make very good violins. If the luthiers know how to promote the brand of his handcrafted violin, then it’s a perfect business. I also like to have a very close relationship with luthiers because they are honest and authentic. It helps on maintenance of my violins. That is why I pay money sometimes more than what they asked and not being picky about the details of body paint. I judge the price based on sound quality and the relationship with luthiers. Unlike piano, you cannot cherish that kind of relationship. It’s a factory!!! Sadly, violin making is too industrialized.
I have a Japanese graduate student working on his doctoral degree in electrical engineering. He is extremely devoted to career in all his time (left early in the morning and come home very late). One thing I find it very hard to help is to apply creativity. But having diligent is a really good quality. He was born in early 70s. I suppose due to globalization, the newer generations of Japanese may not be devoted as the last generation. What I am after is devotion and creativity in research business.
@@cheewooi you have one of his violins, the first one actually., the second one is in Tokyo, and the third one was carried away yesterday, now only one left.
