Martin Macica definitely doesn't rely on volume to succeed in business. On average he turns out four violins a year.

In his line of work, quality craftsmanship is the most important factor because his instruments are used by some of the finest musicians in America.

The Macica Mandolin

Amid the curls of wood shavings and the aroma of freshly scraped spruce, a craftsman is busy at work customizing the durability of a mandolin he has built for a musician whose instrument tends to take quite a beating during performances. He places reinforcements above and below the F-holes to strengthen the vulnerable top area.