This behind-the-scenes music documentary illustrates the fascinating juxtaposition of the quiet artist and the world of musicians who seek his expertise. His customers praise the magical sound of his guitars. In an effort to describe the magic of Flip’s craftsmanship Jackson Browne remarks: “He is an obsessive person.” And Leni Stern asserts that: “He talks to the wood”. His passion lies in the challenge of the next guitar.

It has been said that Flip can make the worst piece of sh*t sing, so he's often called in to rescue a damaged guitar while an artist is on tour. Watching him at work is as interesting as hearing the musicians play. The film draws you into his world, and makes you want to hear what he hears.

The film is a musical journey with Scipio between his workshop in New York - sitting face to face with his famous clients - and back at his parents’ house in the small town of Heiloo in the Netherlands. According to his parents, Flip’s career started when he accidentally broke his grandfather’s mandolin. He refined his craftsmanship in New York. The camera reveals the story of his fascination with the material, his obsessive workmanship and his love for the instrument. He caresses the strings, taps the sound box and takes in the scent of the wood.

Talking Guitars delves deep to find out what lies behind the passion and motivation of one of the world’s greatest guitar maker.

The Film is 73 minutes long.