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New tools, old ways help Duluth violin builder create an ancient sound

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Josh Wolsky
Josh Wolsky
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Dan Gunderson

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In the heart of Duluth, amid the echo of Lake Superior’s waves, Dan Larson is spinning tales from wood and gut at Gamut Music. His handcrafted instruments don’t just play; they sing centuries-old stories. Larson’s passion for history and craftsmanship resonates through every violin and gut string he creates. Each piece, born from hand-selected woods and painstakingly crafted gut strings, offers a unique voice to musicians worldwide.

Why does this matter in Minot? First, it’s a fascinating story. If we were making bets, this is just the type of profession that is likely to flourish in the age of AI that is coming. And if a place were making little economic development bets, it might make sense to look at little niche vocations like this and figure out how to help them thrive.

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Dan Gunderson

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Josh Wolsky

Josh Wolsky

Developer & Writer @TheMinot Voice, Fan of the Souris River, SavorMinot Advocate. Fortunate to be a 'former' City Council member ;)

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