Trade Regrets: Dr. Alfio Leone

Dr. Alfio Leone, a well respected luthier of traditional Italian musical instruments, passed away on June 3. 

Leone learned his craft through years of studying vintage instruments in the region of Sicily where he was born, established his factory, and where he passed away. In 1958 he changed the name of the company to Musikalia, where he worked day and night for many decades. 

Leone’s daughter worked side by side with her father, eventually taking over the company bringing it into a new era of musical instrument making.  

To view a clip of Dr. Alfio Leone’s 2006 NAMM Oral History interview, click here:

https://www.namm.org/library/oral-history/dr-alfio-leone