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Tradition and progress. In 1782,the musical instrument maker Franz Ambros Alexander came to Mainz,the world famous "Gutenberg-city"on the Rhein.After being accepted to the guidl of crafts-men,he started a business manufacturing fine musical instruments.Today-more than 200years later-the company"Gebr.Alexander"is still owned and operated by the founder's descendansts.
Through the years,the making of hand-crafted instruments continually developed,to where now,modem manufacturing methods favourably supplement traditional,handmade methods.Improvements are constantly being made in close collaboration with experienced |