You can search for instruments, bows, or services by using the search bar on the Luthieri platform. You can refine your search using filters based on instrument type, bow type, or luthier services, along with options for location, price, and more.

Yes, you can filter your search based on various criteria such as location, price, instrument size or bow montage, condition, and more. This helps you find the instrument, bow, or service that meets your specific needs.

Once you’ve found an instrument, bow, or services with a luthier you’re interested in, you can message the luthier directly through our secure in-platform messaging system. You’ll need to create a free account to access this feature.

Yes, creating a musician account on Luthieri is completely free. With your account, you can contact luthiers, access full details like instrument and bow prices, and leave reviews after an interaction with a luthier.

To ensure that only serious buyers and musicians have access to detailed listings, including prices, we require users to create an account. This helps us maintain the quality of interactions on the platform.

Yes, after interacting with a luthier through the platform, you can leave a review. All reviews are subject to approval to ensure they are legitimate and fair.

No, Luthieri does not handle payments or transactions. Musicians and luthiers arrange transactions directly between themselves. The platform acts as a marketplace to facilitate connections, not transactions.

If the instrument or bow you receive doesn’t match its description, we encourage you to communicate directly with the luthier to resolve the issue. Since Luthieri does not handle transactions, it’s important to clarify these details before making a purchase.

At Luthieri, we understand the importance of traditional relationships and craftsmanship in the luthier community. Our platform is designed to complement these established practices rather than replace them. By showcasing your work through detailed listings and genuine customer reviews, Luthieri helps you reach a broader audience of musicians who may not have discovered you otherwise. Our platform upholds the trust-based values fundamental to luthiers. Our review system is tailored to reflect the high standards of the craft, showcasing genuine feedback from musicians. By working with us, you gain a partner in reinforcing your credibility, while also expanding your reach. Luthieri is here to support your success, maintaining the personal connections central to your business as you grow.

To create a luthier account, you can apply directly (here) through our platform. After an initial review of your details and approval, you will be able to easily list your instruments, bows, and services on Luthieri.

Your listings, your choice. Listings should showcase your work and the best way to do this is by including detailed descriptions, photos, condition, price, and any relevant certificates or documentation. Providing as much detail as possible helps musicians make informed decisions and places the spotlight rightfully on your work. We also encourage you to provide audio samples and video samples to give potential buyers a fuller sense of the instrument’s sound and appearance. (Audio samples should be uploaded in MP3 or WAV format with a length of up to 1'30’’; videos can be uploaded via a link to YouTube or Vimeo with a length of up to 1'30’’)

Yes, there is a subscription fee for luthiers who wish to list their instruments, bows, and services on Luthieri. We offer several subscription tiers to accommodate different needs: * Basic Tier (€5/month or €50/year): This plan allows you to create a profile for your business and post the services you offer. You will be visible to anyone who is searching for any of the services you offer. * Starter Tier (€20/month or €200/year): This plan allows you to post all of your services and up to 2 items (violins, violas, cellos, bows). * Advanced Tier (€30/month or €300/year) Most popular: With this tier, you can post your services and list up to 5 items. You can include 1 audio sample and 1 video per item. As an Advanced Tier client, you enjoy priority support. * Premium Tier (€45/month or €450/year): This plan provides all of the features of the Advanced Tier and allows you to post unlimited items. You can include 3 audio samples and 2 videos per item. As a Premium Tier client, you enjoy priority support. Each tier is designed to help you maximise your reach to musicians while providing a structured path to showcase your work effectively. Choose the tier that best suits your needs and start connecting with potential buyers today! Not sure yet? We also offer a trial phase so you can test Luthieri without commitment before subscribing. Please contact us directly to arrange this.

Yes. We offer a trial phase so that interested luthiers can try Luthieri without commitment before choosing a subscription. Since this trial is set up individually, please contact us directly if you would like to participate.

Yes, Luthieri offers an additional service where a team member will come to your workshop, take professional photos, gather detailed information about each instrument or bow, and create the listings on the platform for you. This service is designed to save you time and ensure your instruments are presented at their best. Pricing details are available upon request.

Yes. If you don’t have photos, Luthieri can help by offering professional instrument photography. High-quality images are the first impression musicians have of your work and are essential to building trust and visibility. We provide clear, consistent photos following international standards, including full-length views and detailed close-ups. You are free to use these photos not only on Luthieri but also on your own website, social media, or printed materials. This service ensures your instruments are presented at their best, even if you don’t have the equipment or time to take photos yourself. Pricing details are available upon request.

We recommend a short set of standard excerpts to showcase technical and tonal qualities. Modern instruments should start with a slow 3-octave scale with vibrato, starting from the lowest open string. Beyond that, we recommend including at least lyrical/romantic and fast spiccato excerpts. Suggested Repertoire: Violin • 3-octave scale, starting on open G-string, slow with vibrato. Upwards is enough. (tempo 60bpm, with one note per beat) • Bruch: Violin Concerto in G minor—Opening OR Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D major—Opening • Vivaldi: Summer, 1st Movement (excerpt) • Bach: Adagio from Sonata No. 1, BWV 1001—Opening OR Allemanda from Partita No. 2, BWV 1004—Beginning Viola • 3-octave scale, starting on open C-string, slow with vibrato. Upwards is enough. (tempo 60bpm, with one note per beat) • Schubert: Arpeggione Sonata, D.821—Beginning Cello • 3-octave scale, starting on C-string, slow with vibrato. Upwards is enough. (tempo 60bpm, with one note per beat) • Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor—Beginning OR Elgar: Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85—Beginning

Luthieri provides visibility by listing your products and services on a platform specifically designed for musicians seeking high-quality instruments, bows, and services. We also promote your work through personalised profiles, filters, and reviews.

Yes, you can communicate with musicians directly using the in-platform messaging system. This allows you to answer questions and arrange appointments or viewings with potential buyers.

Yes, due to legal and business considerations, only luthiers with businesses within the European Union can join the platform. Exceptions may be considered for countries within the European Economic Area (EEA) or those with special agreements with the EU.

You will be notified when a review is left on your profile. Reviews can only be left by musicians who have interacted with a luthier through the platform. All reviews are subject to approval to ensure they are genuine and constructive. If you believe the review is unfair or incorrect, you can directly contact the Luthieri team to discuss the situation.

Luthieri is an online marketplace that connects luthiers with musicians seeking instruments, bows, or services. Luthiers can list their offerings, and musicians can search, contact, and arrange transactions directly with them through the platform.

Currently, Luthieri is available only to luthiers based in the European Union. However, musicians from any country can use the platform to find instruments, bows, or services.

Luthieri takes your privacy seriously. We use industry-standard security protocols to protect your personal information and ensure that your data is not shared with third parties without your consent.

Reviews can only be left by musicians who have interacted with a luthier through the platform. All reviews are subject to approval to ensure they are genuine and constructive.