Violin Forum/Message Board

I've been away from the forum for a while, so jumping in here after scanning comments. My only observation, how to measure progress on graduating if the box is already closed.

its usually more than just one thing. But every little tweak helps.

And you might improve the sound further by adjusting the afterlength by shortening/lengthening the tailpiece gut to keep that 1:6 relationship. If using 329, then afterlength should be still right ab ...

Very nice.

I've accumulated a bunch of odd violin tops (someone sold me a suitcase full of old tops) to practice different varnish affects. I've settled for two different approaches. The first i ...

Sounds like a good outcome. I personally think a heavy back has less affect than a heavy belly. Fortunately, you don't have to hold a cello under then chin, so a thick back is of less consequence. ...

So, you're only talking about a few spots? How about gluing some maple shavings down into the area, then re-level.

Oh boy....

Just so you know, I too started late, about 56 or 57 , more than ten years ago. I've sold my last few instruments to professional players, so you truly can do it. I'm curious about your fingerboard ...

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Celebrated his 100th birthday yesterday, Dec 26. He's a resident of Charleston, WVA. After ret ...

Interesting to keep in mind that the industrial revolution took us from aggrarian to urban cultures, and those of the "old world" that came to the "new world" during that time brou ...

Saxon = German

To my understanding, Antonio used failrly contemporary wood, like modern makers.

Gelled glue may leave a strong bond, but also leaves a visible seam line.

A well glued, (well flattened) center joined plate - will NEVER show a glue line.

Period. End of sentence.

No Argu ...

What I consider a strong bond, is where the break follows a weaker grain line, not just evidence of some fibers. Not familiar with basswood though.

I will usually test my joints after cutting the ...

I do occasionally get a spliter break off between the channel and edge usually at the bottom near the saddle area, sometimes the little inside corner wedge where the purfling meets in the corners, usu ...

I'm with you, probably all still in that area. Might do better with a posting in the area on Craigslist or local paper.