Pasquale: Our main inspiration is 18th-century Naples, not just lutherie, but all the art and history of the period. We look to the great Italian tradition of instrument making, luthiers such as Cesare Candi in Genoa, Luigi Embergher in Rome, and the Vinaccia family in Naples. But we also draw from sculpture, including Bernini and Neapolitan statuary. We go to study works in person in our city's churches, sometimes spending hours in front of one figure. Mythology is another source of inspiration. Living in Naples is a true privilege for all these reasons.

Salvatore: We always start from considering the past, first absorbing what came before us, and then moving forward with awareness. Experimentation is equally important, and we build prototypes to test new forms and materials. Dialogue with musicians is essential, too. Baroque musicians have strict philological demands, but an open-minded musician understands that recreating the exact sound of the 17th century is impossible, so together we mediate. Instruments themselves have changed over centuries, the idea that there has been no evolution is simply false.

Salvatore: A luthier is a highly sought-after figure among musicians who pursue quality, as we are able to create an instrument built to measure, shaped around their body, their hands, to achieve their own sound. Our clients are mainly professional musicians, such as soloists, conservatory professors, or established teachers. Over time, students will come to see us, too, as they grow and feel the need for a handcrafted, bespoke instrument.