Yuris Zeltins
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Oral History Information
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Luthier
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Blue Guitar
Yuris Zeltins is the master luthier known worldwide for his artistic and engineering craftsmanship that is evident in each of his musical instruments. Yuris inspired a new way of thinking when he applied his creative skills and techniques to repair, elevating the task of repair to an art form and allowing flare and personal signature style to be present yet not overstated in the once mundane duties that included neck and body reconstructions. Yuris co-founded the Blue Guitar shop in San Diego where he continues to perfect his craft and to teach the craft to younger luthiers.