Andrea Florinett was born in Thusis, Switzerland, and served his forestry apprenticeship in Filisur from 1985å1988. In 1992 and 1993 he attended the Intercantonal School of Forestry in Maienfeld. His hobbies include family, fishing, and ice hockey.
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2008
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Greg Hanson Andrea Florinett
▪ Author Hanson spent two weeks in Switzerland harvesting and processing lumber and tonewood with the Florinett family, who supply the guitar business with 7000 quality spruce tops each year. Florinett is a certified forester who is as concerned with the healthy harvesting of tree stands as with making the most and best use of the wood. The morality of business is also his concern if he is to help his village, his country, as well as the future of his family business. This is a compelling look at an end of the lutherie business that few of us even think about. With 15 photos and a sketch of Picea abies subspecies.