Meet the Maker: R.M. Mottola

by John Calkin

Originally published in American Lutherie #109, 2012



R.M. Mottola is one of those rare individuals who can delve into serious matters without taking himself too seriously. The formal nature of his reporting in American Lutherie often keeps this from coming through, so we’re pleased to introduce him to you in a friendlier setting. We think you’ll be surprised.

You’re involved in a pile of different lutherie activities. Maybe we can first quickly go through your lutherie history and then probe some areas a bit deeper. How did you get started in lutherie?