Kochanski del Gesu model violin
My 2011 rendering of the Kochanski Del Gesu.
Violin patching using a vacuum bag
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In 1992 I wrote an article for The Strad magazine about the use of a vacuum bag in the process of fitting a reenforcing patch in a cello. In that example I cut a hole in the bag around the patch … Continue reading
Replacing a violin neck
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A correctly dimensioned and properly positioned neck is crucial for the functionality of an instrument. A skilled violin maker can also use the neck to make significant tonal adjustments. There are many variables in neck dimensions and most makers have … Continue reading
Skeleton molds
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Violin rib construction methods The sides or “ribs” of the violin are most commonly constructed of six thin strips of wood, reinforced where they meet at the corners and ends by small blocks of wood. The problem during construction is … Continue reading