Lothar Semmlinger was born in dangensendelbach（Germamy）, He soon started to learn about the construction of string instruments, After his school period and under the direction of Master Albert Lang he learnt how to build string instruments, After that，when he was still very young, he worked with Kard Hofner improving his knowledge and his skills.
In 1975, when he finished his studies, he got the title of “Master Craftsmsn of Bow instruments” of the Craftsmen Chamber of Numberg, he worked as a master for four years in Mohrendorf in the company Dilk, and in 1980, he opended his own workshop in Baiersdorf, which is known, as well Mittenwald for its instruments its lechery school.
He started to build his own instruments, and continued working Benedikt Lang, to which he was very close through his master Albert Lang, Later, in 1994 he got in charge of Benedlkt Lang according to the wishes of Lang Company, He started to build high quality instruments with his two sons Stefan and Christian and two assistants.
Semmlinger's instruments are characterized for their deep acoustic pitch and their great sound power, His instruments remind of the quality of those of the old times, both in the sound and in their finish.
He has done the reproduction of “The lady of Miwa”（a jewel, replica of the famous baroque 1623 violincello of the Italian luthier Tomaso Castelli）His latest challenge has been to use new types of wood for his instruments; Italian poplar, This wood hasn't been used in instruments before, because it is softer than maple.
Lothar Semmlinger was born in dangensendelbach（Germamy）, He soon started to learn about the construction of string instruments, After his school period and under the direction of Master Albert Lang he learnt how to build string instruments, After that，when he was still very young, he worked with Kard Hofner improving his knowledge and his skills.
In 1975, when he finished his studies, he got the title of “Master Craftsmsn of Bow instruments” of t...
Semmlinger,Lothar
