Comments on: Verdict Returned on Attorney’s Violin

By: Danny Burns

Danny Burns — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:54:59 +0000

Congratulations on such a fine instrument.
I have been following Zak’s Blog closely from the beginning, and have enjoyed the whole process. Having this article in the Ann Arbor Chronicle is like icing on the cake.
Unfortunately Zak was unable to attend the conference due to the Volcanic Ash from Iceland, however his Blog has a clever solution to the problem! American Ingenuity!!!

By: James C. Crawford

James C. Crawford — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:54:06 +0000

Gregg Alf is one of the finest luthiers in the world. He, all by himself makes Ann Arbor a violin making hot spot! I have known the Alf family for many years and Gregg is a man whom I have found to be unsurpassed in his skills, attention to detail and mastery in creating beautiful sounding violins.

If he approves of Zak’s work, then you know that his work is superfluous and that he takes his training seriously. Gregg settles for nothing less than perfection. I am happy to see this article, Gregg Alf is one of the hidden jewels of this community.

By: Richard Jarenski

Richard Jarenski — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:44:55 +0000

What a storybook story as Zak’s childhood dream comes true and Master Alf’s vision of talent becomes a reality. Congratulations to you both and hope your ventures to China an Norway are successful. The artistic talen of the Ann Arbor Community is represented in this story. We are enjoying reading of this success here in Tucson, Arizona an expect more out of this beginning adventure.

Dick Jarenski
Sue Rainey
Tucson, Az

By: Royce Sorensen

Royce Sorensen — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:18:49 +0000

You dad pointed me to the web site article. I am very impressed and happy for you. As a bluegrass multi-instrumentalist having taken up the fiddle as the my most recent instrumental endeavor, I have come to think of the violin as the most perfectly designed and expressive instrument.

By: (Aunt) Debbe Philips

(Aunt) Debbe Philips — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:55:08 +0000

So it’s Norway, not Sweden–see how rumors get started? When I visited several years ago, it was a bargain–have a wonderful time, Zak & Shel, & congrats!

By: Ingrid Ault

Ingrid Ault — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 01:40:30 +0000

Thank you for finding the beautiful small things that are happening in our community and reporting on them. This is a wonderful example of what makes our community such a unique place to live. Cheers to Zachary and The Chronicle!

By: Rod Johnson

Rod Johnson — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:34:09 +0000

Lovely story, thanks. In sort of related news, the A2 Mech Shop (which you've mentioned before here) has an artist in residence program, and the new AIR is Ann Arbor sculptor and violin restorer Sharon Que [Link]. Is Ann Arbor a violin-making hot spot?

By: Barbara Annis

Barbara Annis — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:21:24 +0000

Terrific things people around here are doing.

By: Tom Brandt

Tom Brandt — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:34:51 +0000

What a great story! Congratulations to Zach for completing his first violin so successfully.