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Paul Fischer

Paul Fischer

Paul Fischer began his instrument making career fifty years ago. After military service in the Royal Armoured Corps (11th Hussars) he joined David Rubio and was appointed manager of the fast-developing workshops. He remained in that position for six years before establishing his own workshop in 1975.

▪ bio current as of 2008

Meet the Maker: Paul Fischer

2008
AL#94 p.36      ALA3 p.52         
Woodley White   Paul Fischer                                                                                       

▪ Fischer has been building guitars for 50 years and has completed over 1000 instruments. He apprenticed as a harpsichord maker, then learned guitar making from David Rubio. As with any good interview, it quickly becomes apparent that who we are is more fascinating than what we do. With 15 photos.

In Memoriam: David Rubio

2001
AL#65 p.5   BRB6 p.204            read this article
Paul Fischer                                                                                           

▪ Born David Joseph Spinks, Rubio was an Englishman who adopted his Spanish nickname. He became a well-known maker of classical guitars, early instruments, and violins.