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Luthiers’ Hotline

1986
AL#6 p.51               
Bill Hultgren                                                                                           

▪ Hultgren mentions a source for elephant ivory, though he finds its use unethical. He also warns that anthrax can be contracted from working with infected ivory, and that most American doctors will not recognize its symptoms. St. Croix instrument kits get a nod of approval.

Luthier’s Hotline

1985
AL#4 p.50               
Bill Hultgren                                                                                           

▪ Hultgren offers quick advice about obtaining instrument kits and why one should use them, and mentions two sources of used instruments.