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Past Clients Include:

Concord Records, Craft Recordings, Colemine Records, Soul Step Records, Warner Records, Loma Vista, Cadabra Records, Fat Wreck Chords, A-F Records, Wax Mage Records, Topshelf Records, Real Gone Music, Rockathon Records, Joyful Noise Recordings, Gotta Groove Records, Columbia Records, RockBeat Records, Cleveland International Records, Orindal Records, Lumpy Records, Lion Productions, Thirty Tigers, Monofonus Press, Rounder Records, Sony Music, Bloodshot Records, Universal Music Group, Fantasy, Stax, Yep Roc Records, MVD Audio, and many more independent labels and artists!

Featured Review:

“Our go-to for lacquer cutting!”
-Terry Cole, Co-Owner
Colemine Records/Plaid Room Records
Loveland, OH

wellmademastering

First-Rate Audio Mastering & Vinyl Lacquer Cutting | Trusted by Artists & Labels Worldwide 🌍 | Clint Holley · Dave Polster · Harrison Hunt | 🎶🎸🎧 🐈

@bellsdeepmusic is an eclectic music project out o @bellsdeepmusic is an eclectic music project out of LA, venturing into many styles like grunge, alt rock, industrial, synthpop and much more. Well Made Music mastering engineer Harrison Hunt @harrisunno has been working on all of the Bells Deep releases since 2024’s Out to Sea (all of which are available through @portal_of_eels ) and it’s always exciting to hear what the next project will sound like. 

Check out this clip of Harrison telling you more about it and keep an eye out for new releases!
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@dada_dizzkneeland is one of the most interesting @dada_dizzkneeland is one of the most interesting alternative rock bands of the ‘90s and we’re very happy with the reissues of their material that we’ve worked on. The latest is their third album, El Subliminoso, reissued for @recordstoredayus through @realgonemusic 

Check out this clip of @dave.polster telling you more about this one! @joiecalio
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We love working on projects from our favorite arti We love working on projects from our favorite artists! Harrison Hunt @harrisunno is a huge fan of Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys, so cutting lacquers for this release was a great and fun opportunity! This one is Brian Wilson - On Tour 1999-2007 released through @oglio and pressed at @hellbendervinyl 

This record is a compilation of live rarities in what was arguably Brian’s most inspired live era. Here’s a clip of Harrison telling you more about this release. @brianwilsonlive 
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#brianwilson #thebeachboys #thebeachboysvinyl #wellmademusic #masteringengineer
A recent favorite project mastered for digital and A recent favorite project mastered for digital and vinyl, and cut by @dave.polster is Carolina Mountains by the incredible @therealsparrowsmith from @resonantrogues . This new release, described as a love letter to Appalachia, is a fantastic blend of Americana and Appalachian folk. Mixed by @juliancdreyer, this LP was pressed at @citizenvinyl and it’s available now! Be sure to watch this clip of Dave telling you more about it.

If you would like your mixes to be mastered for all formats and cut to lacquer under the same roof, ask us about Full Revolution Mastering! 
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#mastering #vinylmastering #vintagerecording #sparrowsmith #appalachianfolk
A freshly cut lacquer often reveals interesting pa A freshly cut lacquer often reveals interesting patterns based on groove movement. In this photo is a side of ambient music cut here at Well Made Music earlier this week. Without even hearing the music, you can see sections on each track with their own identity. A trained eye could pick out louder sections, lateral movement, depth modulation and other identifying markings. 
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“Sibilance” refers to the harsh “s” sounds on voca “Sibilance” refers to the harsh “s” sounds on vocals, and it’s critically important to watch out for as an engineer if you know your project will be going to vinyl. Masters that haven’t been properly de-essed can lead to poor performance on the vinyl format and even damage to equipment. Watch this clip of Clint Holley explaining a bit more.
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Every lathe has its own unique sound, and we love Every lathe has its own unique sound, and we love the sound of this one! This is a Neumann VMS66 from the golden age of vinyl. A machine just like this one was used at @sterlingsound in 1968, on which Bob Ludwig cut an iconically loud version of Led Zeppelin II. You can't beat the clear, vintage sound of a 60s Neumann lathe, and this one's still sounding phenomenal after 60 years in the industry. When you're placing an order for your next project, it's important to know what kind of lathe is being used to cut it so you can have control over the sound of your music.
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Rippin’ Chicken is an archival recording from Delv Rippin’ Chicken is an archival recording from Delvon Lamarr, who you may know from the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio. This project is a blend of funk, soul jazz and more. This is available through our friends at @heady_wax_fiends and it was pressed at @pourhousepressing

Check out this video of @dave.polster as he tells you about this exciting release.
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#funkvinyl #delvonlamarr #jazzvinyl #rippinchicken #masteringengineer
New review from @trackingangle : Marta Sanchez - F New review from @trackingangle : Marta Sanchez - For the Space You Left 💯

For the Space You Left is a truly innovative solo jazz record that takes the listener on an emotional journey. It deservedly received a 10 for both music and sound on Tracking Angle, so we’re thrilled that it’s reaching the right ears. Lacquers for this release were cut by @dave.polster here at Well Made Music. Here is an excerpt from the article:

“ I listened to the CD a couple times before receiving the LP and thought it sounded very good, but the vinyl pressing—cut at Well Made Music—is extraordinary, revealing way more detail. On the CD, when the hammers strike the prepared elements, you hear some metallic color; on the LP, you hear the full transients of the objects struck and their resonances with the keys around them.”

This record is available now through @outofyourheadrecords and it was mixed / mastered by @davedarlingtonbasshitrecording 

Check this one out and grab a copy while you can!
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#solojazz #jazzvinyl #pianojazz #pianovinyl #masteringengineer
Simulathe is a piece of software designed to optim Simulathe is a piece of software designed to optimize a set of masters for the vinyl format by simulating groove performance, and offering built-in effects and parameters. We've been receiving more masters prepared with Simulathe, so it's important to understand what it's good at and what its limitations are. Check out this clip of Clint Holley @concretecowboy71 as he tells you more about this interesting software.
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Well Made Music was honored to play a small role i Well Made Music was honored to play a small role in creating this exclusive 7” for @nodoubt! Recent VIP concert ticket holders at The Sphere in Las Vegas are being gifted this 7” as part of their experience.

The release was mastered by Stephen Marsh at  Marsh Mastering. Vinyl master lacquers were cut by Dave Polster at Well Made Music and pressed at Pour House Pressing in Raleigh, NC! 🏁 Go team!

Concert photos by John Shearer for Rolling Stone.
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@dave.polster @wellmademastering @pourhousepressing @nodoubt @stephosonic  #nodoubt #nodoubtsphere #vinyl #vinylmastering #lasvegas
Today we want to highlight a very special release Today we want to highlight a very special release by the late @realwilliecolon! Willie Colón was one of the most significant musicians and performers in all of salsa music, and it’s been a pleasure to work on some of his records. This one is a collaborative album called Willie Colón presents Ruben Blades, cut AAA analog from the original master tapes. It is available through @faniarecords and @craftrecordings 

Check out this clip of Clint Holley @concretecowboy71 as he tells you more about this excellent reissue.
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#mastering #vinylmastering #williecolon #rubenblades #salsavinyl @concordofficial
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