Violin Forum/Message Board

Hey FiddleDoug,
You make very good points and I can respect that. Thank you so much for responding with calm, politeness. I take all your advice and criticisms seriously.
Thanks again

Hey Janito,
I put some random links under the post "How to Repair Your Violin" to some interesting violin websites.
Is the "www.jgammuto.com" a fraudulent website? Should I remo ...

Hey FiddleDoug,
I am new to violin repair and I want to build my website as I build my knowledge. You have no need to apologize, this is exactly what I need. I will take your advice and criticisms ...

Hey Andres Sender
I don't blame you for thinking that about a book that old. When I first saw it I was skeptical too but, believe it or not, these violin repair techniques have not changed much over ...

I love violin music and violin repair. I have been a woodworker for cabinet shops for the past 15 years and I specialize in repair and touch-ups. I have a website dedicated to violin repair and would ...

Sorry, I do not have any helpful info. It does look a bit rough and I agree with MWard that the neck does look broken off. I hate when people put the chin rest on too tight.
This violin has some pret ...

If you get compliments on the sound and it has generations of sentimental value, the logical thing seems to get it fixed. But you still have to make a judgment call, depending on what it costs to get ...

Keeping them sharp does mean something. It is very important. Also, be sure never to use a machine to sharpen them. Do it with a sharpening stone.

This was some good info, Thanks. I love this forum.

I can't play that well but I can repair a hell of a violin. LOL

Have you heard of David Garrett? Here is a Youtube link of him playing a Bach Violin Concerto. Quite beautiful, if you ask me.
http: ...

Hey Michael Darnton
Thanks for the great responses. This was not my post but I found your information very informative.

Hey mikemolnar,
Thanks for contacting the museum. That is good to know.
According to Wikipedia, Bernhard Caesar Einstein died in September 2008. Now the question is, Who acquired Einsteins violin i ...

I agree with rs & Janitos, they have some good information, Thank you.
I would also like to add that sometimes when trying to mix your own finishes such as varnish, it helps to use low heat so th ...