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

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We LOVE when our clients share their final product We LOVE when our clients share their final production copies with us! We would like to say thank you to our dear friend @thorplatter for sending both Clint and Dave a copy of the new LP, “Bad Decision” by @countryhonkmusicohio! The album sounds amazing in no small part due to David Alan Shaw at @sumarecording behind the mixing console. Congrats ya’ll! Master lacquer cut by @dave.polster at WMM. . #thankyou #countryhonk #countryhonkmusic #countryhonkmusicohio #vinyl #lp #mastering #sumarecording #vinylcollection #vinylcommunity #vinylcollector #baddecision #wellmademusic #suma #sumarecording
Here are a couple of shots of the new Wax Mage pre Here are a couple of shots of the new Wax Mage pressing for Life by Lightnin’ Charlie! These go live this Saturday, December 7 at 1:00 PM EST. Click the link in our bio and subscribe to The Earnest Tube Newsletter to get this link when it’s up. Good luck! @waxmagerecords @lightnin_charlie @theearnesttube . . . #mastering #vinyl #vinyls #vinylmastering #masteringengineer #vintagerecording #vintageaudio #waxmage #waxmagerecords #country #countryvinyl #masteredtovinyl #masteredforvinyl #neumannvms70 #masteringstudio
Two days to Record Store Day! This Friday, pick up Two days to Record Store Day! This Friday, pick up these incredible records from your local record store. For this drop, Well Made Music is proud to have worked on the following three records: Orgone - Bacano (@coleminerecords Joe Bataan - RIOT! (@craftrecordings ), cut from the original master tapes! V/A - The Soul and Songs of Young Curtis Mayfield (@craftrecordings ) visit the @recordstoredayus website to see participating stores near you, and don't miss out on these exclusive releases! @orgonemusic @curtislmayfield . . . #mastering #vinylmastering #masteredtovinyl #masteredforvinyl #masteringstudio #vinyls #vinylrecords #vinyl #neumann #neumannvms70 #masteringengineer #audioengineer #audioengineering #neumannlathe #recordlathe #audiomastering #vms70 #vintageaudio #audiophile #neumannam32b #vintagerecording #recordstoreday #recordstoreday2024 #orgone #joebataan #curtismayfield
We've got a new Wax Mage @waxmagerecords release c We've got a new Wax Mage @waxmagerecords release coming up! Saturday, December 7 at 1:00 PM EST, subscribers to The Earnest Tube Mailing List @theearnesttube will receive a link to purchase one of these Wax Mage copies of Life by Lightnin' Charlie @lightnin_charlie limited to 18 copies! Click the link in our bio to subscribe now so you don't miss out! . . . #mastering #vinylmastering #masteredtovinyl #masteredforvinyl #masteringstudio #vinyls #vinylrecords #vinyl #neumann #neumannvms70 #masteringengineer #audioengineer #audioengineering #neumannlathe #recordlathe #audiomastering #vms70 #vintageaudio #audiophile #neumannam32b #vintagerecording #waxmage #waxmagerecords
Our digital mastering playlists have been updated! Our digital mastering playlists have been updated! Click the link in our bio to hear select works from our engineers Dave Polster (@dave.polster ) and Harrison Hunt (@harrisunno ). If you have any questions about mastering for any format, feel free to reach out! . . . #mastering #vinylmastering #masteredtovinyl #masteredforvinyl #masteringstudio #vinyls #vinylrecords #vinyl #neumann #neumannvms70 #masteringengineer #audioengineer #audioengineering #neumannlathe #recordlathe #audiomastering #vms70 #vintageaudio #audiophile #neumannam32b #vintagerecording
What's the deal with the vinyl resurgence? As you What's the deal with the vinyl resurgence? As you probably know, the vinyl industry suffered through the 90s and 00s as CDs dominated the market, but it came back in a big way. Check out this clip as Dave Polster @dave.polster gives more background into what was going on there. Interview footage by Jack Dunham Productions . . . #mastering #vinylmastering #masteredtovinyl #masteredforvinyl #masteringstudio #vinyls #vinylrecords #vinyl #neumann #neumannvms70 #masteringengineer #audioengineer #audioengineering #neumannlathe #recordlathe #audiomastering #vms70 #vintageaudio #audiophile #neumannam32b #vintagerecording
Disc cutting is a craft, and it's one that takes y Disc cutting is a craft, and it's one that takes years of dedication and experience to master. There is a lot of nuance in this field, and learning those small details that can make a record work on the vinyl format is something that can only be learned through direct experience. Check out this clip where Well Made Music founder Clint Holley explains a bit more. Interview footage by Jack Dunham Productions . . . #mastering #vinylmastering #masteredtovinyl #masteredforvinyl #masteringstudio #vinyls #vinylrecords #vinyl #neumann #neumannvms70 #masteringengineer #audioengineer #audioengineering #neumannlathe #recordlathe #audiomastering #vms70 #vintageaudio #audiophile #neumannam32b #vintagerecording #lathetrolls
Meet Chester! He is Well Made Music’s shop cat. Meet Chester! He is Well Made Music’s shop cat. He showed up on our loading dock a few months ago and decided to stick around. Both him and Dave like cutting from tape! . . #lathecats #shopcat #cats #catsofinstagram #wellmadekitties #tapecut #vinyls #vinylmastering
One of the most exciting parts of cutting records One of the most exciting parts of cutting records is the opportunity to be involved with the next big thing in music. This year, we cut vinyl masters for 6 Grammy nominated albums! Béla Fleck - Rhapsody in Blue (Best Contemporary Instrumental Album) Chick Corea & Béla Fleck - Remembrance (Best Jazz Instrumental Album) The Harlem Gospel Travelers - Rhapsody (Best Roots Gospel Album) Sarah Jarosz - Polaroid Lovers (Best Americana Album) Sierra Ferrell - Trail of Flowers (Best Americana Album) The Del McCoury Band - Songs of Love and Life (Best Bluegrass Album) Congratulations and good luck to all the nominees, and thank you for working with Well Made Music! @belafleckbanjo @chickcorea @harlemgospeltravelers @sarahjarosz @sierraelizabethferrell @delmccouryband . . . #mastering #vinylmastering #masteredtovinyl #masteredforvinyl #masteringstudio #vinyls #vinylrecords #vinyl #neumann #neumannvms70 #masteringengineer #audioengineer #audioengineering #neumannlathe #recordlathe #audiomastering #vms70 #vintageaudio #audiophile #neumannam32b #vintagerecording #grammys2025 #belafleck #chickcorea #sierraferrell #americana #bluegrass #theharlemgospeltravelers #sarahjarosz #delmccoury
A critical element of a cutting lathe is one that A critical element of a cutting lathe is one that might not immediately come to mind when you think of the vinyl mastering process. However, the microscope is essential to looking at the grooves to make sure your records are performing as they should on the format. Check out this video where mastering engineer Dave Polster @dave.polster tells you a bit more about it. . . . #mastering #vinylmastering #masteredtovinyl #masteredforvinyl #masteringstudio #vinyls #vinylrecords #vinyl #neumann #neumannvms70 #masteringengineer #audioengineer #audioengineering #neumannlathe #recordlathe #audiomastering #vms70 #vintageaudio #audiophile #neumannam32b #vintagerecording #lathetrolls
What's the significance of the platter on a cuttin What's the significance of the platter on a cutting lathe? It's more than just a surface to set a lacquer on, and it has a number of features that ensure we're able to cut great sounding records! Check out this video where Clint Holley explains a bit more. . . . #mastering #vinylmastering #masteredtovinyl #masteredforvinyl #masteringstudio #vinyls #vinylrecords #vinyl #neumann #neumannvms70 #masteringengineer #audioengineer #audioengineering #neumannlathe #recordlathe #audiomastering #vms70 #vintageaudio #audiophile #neumannam32b #vintagerecording #lathetrolls
We want to remind you about our digital mastering We want to remind you about our digital mastering services that we offer here at Well Made Music. We can optimize your mixes for any and all formats, all under one roof so your project performs consistently across all platforms. Check out this video of mastering engineer Dave Polster @dave.polster telling you more about some projects we've worked on and what we can do for you! . . . #mastering #vinylmastering #masteredtovinyl #masteredforvinyl #masteringstudio #vinyls #vinylrecords #vinyl #neumann #neumannvms70 #masteringengineer #audioengineer #audioengineering #neumannlathe #recordlathe #audiomastering #vms70 #vintageaudio #audiophile #neumannam32b #vintagerecording
So why should you work with Well Made Music? There So why should you work with Well Made Music? There are a lot of reasons why, including timely communication, decades of combined experience, state of the art equipment and much more!. Check out this video for more information on what we can offer, and let us know if you have any questions! . . . #mastering #vinylmastering #masteredtovinyl #masteredforvinyl #masteringstudio #vinyls #vinylrecords #vinyl #neumann #neumannvms70 #masteringengineer #audioengineer #audioengineering #neumannlathe #recordlathe #audiomastering #vms70 #vintageaudio #audiophile #neumannam32b #vintagerecording
You probably see a lot of vinyl records marketed a You probably see a lot of vinyl records marketed as 180g vs the standard 140g weight. Does this actually make a difference? Check out this clip to hear Well Made Music founder Clint Holley explain more about it! . . . #mastering #vinylmastering #masteredtovinyl #masteredforvinyl #masteringstudio #vinyls #vinylrecords #vinyl #neumann #neumannvms70 #masteringengineer #audioengineer #audioengineering #neumannlathe #recordlathe #audiomastering #vms70 #vintageaudio #audiophile #neumannam32b #vintagerecording
How is collaboration important in the vinyl master How is collaboration important in the vinyl mastering field? WMM's Clint Holley discusses why it is important to not only know WHO is cutting your vinyl master, but also the importance of establishing a working relationship with the engineers who will help make your substantial vinyl pressing investment worth every penny. Case study here featuring none other than the legends @johncoltrane and @eugenemcdanielsofficial. . #wellmademusic #johncoltrane #eugenemcdaniels #clintholley #vinyl #vinylmastering #lp #vinylcommunity #coltrane #neumannlathe #mastering #audiomastering
So why should you work with Well Made Music? There So why should you work with Well Made Music? There are a lot of reasons why, including timely communication and decades of combined experience. Check out this video for more information on what we can offer! . . . #mastering #vinylmastering #masteredtovinyl #masteredforvinyl #masteringstudio #vinyls #vinylrecords #vinyl #neumann #neumannvms70 #masteringengineer #audioengineer #audioengineering #neumannlathe #recordlathe #audiomastering #vms70 #vintageaudio #audiophile #neumannam32b #vintagerecording
LINK ON PROFILE: Dave recently sat down with host LINK ON PROFILE: Dave recently sat down with host Bill Camarata for Bill's Box of Sound series, discussing a myriad of topics from vinyl, to digital, lacquer cutting, and everything in between. The link to the full-length video can be found on our LinkTree. THANKS to @billcamarata for having us on and if you watch, share your thoughts below! . #billsboxofsound #billcamarata #wellmademusic #vinyl #vinylcommunity #mastering #vinylmastering #neumann #neumannlathe #frankzappa #belafleck #utopia #davepolster #wmm
When it comes to turntables, there are a lot of op When it comes to turntables, there are a lot of options on the market and a lot of factors to consider when choosing the right one for you. Check out this clip for some insight into a few elements you should be considering on your search for the right turntable. . . . #mastering #vinylmastering #masteredtovinyl #masteredforvinyl #masteringstudio #vinyls #vinylrecords #vinyl #neumann #neumannvms70 #masteringengineer #audioengineer #audioengineering #neumannlathe #recordlathe #audiomastering #vms70 #vintageaudio #audiophile #neumannam32b #vintagerecording #turntable #turntables #turntablesetup
Here's a timelapse of Dave Polster @dave.polster c Here's a timelapse of Dave Polster @dave.polster cutting a reference lacquer. Reference lacquers are a service we offer where we will ship you a lacquer disc with your masters cut exactly how your final master will be. This gives you an opportunity to approve your cut or make any changes prior to moving into production. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out! . . . #mastering #vinylmastering #masteredtovinyl #masteredforvinyl #masteringstudio #vinyls #vinylrecords #vinyl #neumann #neumannvms70 #masteringengineer #audioengineer #audioengineering #neumannlathe #recordlathe #audiomastering #vms70 #vintageaudio #audiophile #neumannam32b #vintagerecording
Some grooves under the microscope. It's always int Some grooves under the microscope. It's always interesting to see how a piece of music will manifest visually in groove-form. This is from a work with a lot of tonal and dynamic variety and high-end content. If you have any questions about the vinyl format and any processes involved with it, feel free to let us know! . . . #mastering #vinylmastering #masteredtovinyl #masteredforvinyl #masteringstudio #vinyls #vinylrecords #vinyl #neumann #neumannvms70 #masteringengineer #audioengineer #audioengineering #neumannlathe #recordlathe #audiomastering #vms70 #vintageaudio #audiophile #neumannam32b #vintagerecording
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