Interview with a Luthier

 Katarina : What is your name ?

Jurg: My name is Jurg Leibacher

Katarina : Where and when were you born?

Jurg :I was born in  Zurich ,Switzerland on May 11,1958

Katarina: How far is that from Colmar ?

Jurg: It is 1-2 hours away from Colamar

Katarina: Did you have any brothers or sisters ?

Jurg: Yes I have 1 sister

Katarina: What was your favorite thing about school ?

Jurg: I loved Music

Katarina: What was your first job ?

Jurg: Working in an office and bookkeeping. But I did not like it

Katarina: What is your favorite place to visit ?

Jurg: Venice. I love it because it feels like time has just suddenly stopped and your walking through history.

Katarina: How long have you been a luthier

Jurg: I've been a luthier for 30 years

Kataarina: Do you repair violins ?  

Jurg: Yes. I also repair Cellos, Violas and Basses

Katarina: Do you make other instruments besides violins ?

Jurg: Yes. Violas, but just repairs on Cellos

Katarina: How long does it take to make a violin ?

Jurg: 1 1/2 months

Katarina: How much does it cost to make a violin ?

Jurg: 10,000 Euros  ( In U.S dollars it's $11,370.50)

Katarina: What is your favorite thing about your job ?

Jurg: Building an instrument. Or restoring an instrument that is 200 years old. and I can not name all of them because i love my job