Rebecca Urlacher, BFA ’96, is a rarity in the lutherie world. In the early 2000s, she Googled “female luthiers” and found only three women in the field. “She’s one of the top 10 builders I’ve encountered,” said Boswell. “She can voice a top like no one else.” Voicing a top involves tapping the wood, carefully listening to the tone and then adjusting its thickness and shape.