I dropped in on José Ángel Chacón Tenllado yesterday in Málaga. He was my first teacher in this fascinating world of instrument-making. He is also responsible for the beginnings of artisans such as Susana Martín, Victor Quintanilla and his son José Ángel “Chico” Chacón Escobar. I caught Chico at the family workshop where he teaches lutherie and saw some old friends too. Always a pleasure to remember my roots.