Aquila Strings - Vicenza, Italy - Factory Tour - Bosko & Honey's UKULELE SAFARI 2008

http://ukulelesafari.com
a visit to the factory of AQUILA CORDE ARMONICHE, Manufacturers of fine gut strings...
http://www.aquilacorde.com
To see how Nylgut strings are made see this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5Yp1O3LS8U

Mimmo Peruffo and Daniela Gaidano guide Bosko & Honey around their workshop... showing the process of making genuine gut strings, and Mimmo demonstrates how he makes wound strings by hand!
The Nylgut strings are also made by Aquila, but here we only see the finished product (look out for what's in the garage!).

Filmed immediately after the 1st Italian Ukulele Festival
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-5YPUfXLfE
which was sponsored by Aquila...

We're very grateful to Mimmo and Daniela for their time, support and kindness... and for their wonderful strings!

Thanks also to fellow ukers Maik and Jeanette who also appear in this video.

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[llx2o1]

that explain why Aquila cost more than others. its definitely worth the money. and wow, its hot but hail when it rain.. amazing.

[boskohoney]

The storm was very exciting! Glad you liked the video, thanks!

[kotiaho]

This was just GREAT! What a mind opener, I never knew somebody actually made the strings like that. Love the real old fashion methods.

[boskohoney]

Thanks Ville, it was news to us too!

love,

b and h

[ryanjerusalem]

This was a really cool video. I never realized how much work, care, and history goes into string-making. Makes me appreciate the Aquilla strings I use on my uke much more. :)

[boskohoney]

Thank you - we're glad you found it interesting!

[fo76]

Aquila strings are great indeed... nice to see that it's a small, privately operated business.

[marcelvark]

This is amazing material, but also brilliantly produced... You guys are artists, in any way.

[yannigk]

@ryanjerusalem me too~ i didn't know there had to be so much work done into my little uke strings~~ how lovely the sounds they make.. i guess it comes from the heart of their hardwork and dedication!

[SoCalOski]

Very nice! Not only that Aquila still (basically) makes the strings by hand, but how welcoming and friendly Mimmo and Daniela are.

Thanks for sharing this!

[dagatagad]

I am in awe with how passionate Mimmo and Daniela are with their craft, almost giving away trade secrets in their eagerness to share.

Still a beginner, but I will insist on Aquila strings at the first opportunity. Thanks for the video.

[narutoancillus]

i tought aquila strings were made synthetic and not from animal products?!

can someone help ?

[sotexuke]

Absolutely amazing craftsmen & women who keep us playing. thanks for the great video...

[99AJN]

One of Mimo's machines was manufacured in the 19th century. He found it in a barn "down the road apiece." Mimo is surely the world's greatest expert on musical strings.

[aussietamburas]

The string winding machine is called a lathe I think? It's the machine that starts at 4:40. Does anyone know the correct name for this machine? and where to purchase it? I am thinking it might have a english/german or italian name? Thanks

[aussietamburas]

This is awesome! does anyone know what the machine is called that windes the strings? thanks

[thebroadarrow]

good vid,,,TA,,,

[bapechiqa]

Wonderful{: