The shape of sound: Tang and his guitar making journey
Choosing the wood, etching the shape, polishing the surface, drilling holes, and assembling many parts together — handcrafted guitar making requires a series of complicated processes. But, perhaps more importantly, it requires complete patience and concentration.
Tang makes handcrafted guitar in his workshop.
Tang Mu, a 31-year-old Shanghainese man, uses his passion for guitar to not only create music, but also to create unique, hand-made instruments for selected clients.
For him, making guitars has been a natural journey — he began learning carpentry as a little boy. Later he coupled that skill with his passion for music.
“Hand-made guitars are alive,” Tang insists. “You can feel a connection between the guitar and yourself.”
Tang's workshop on Yuyuan Road.
