Lutherie Forum (19)
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need help making a cheap fiddle playableOk, I'm not a luthier and don't pretend to be. However, I have done my own work on guitars in the past. Anyway, what I have is a cheap st… Started by Kevin Keating |
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Aug 22 Reply by Douglas Marples |
Finish for BowsWhat is the finish applied to the pernambuco wood in bows for stringed instruments? Is it the same as that used on violins, perhaps an oi… Started by Marvin S. Hoekstra |
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Jul 19 Reply by Erin Shrader |
A 16 inches viola I have made, "Rebecca Clarke"Hi! This is a new viola I have made, "Rebecca Clarke", 16 inches. Started by MANFIO - LUIS CLAUDIO |
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Apr 19 Reply by MANFIO - LUIS CLAUDIO |
Framus Georg Hellmer 3/20 ProjectI know just enough to be dangerous, but I have also learned to be patient and ask for help... Yes, I am married... I came into this Framus… Started by Mike Woodford |
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Apr 15 Reply by Mike Woodford |
Lutherie ForumShare successful techniques, discuss upcoming lutherie events, trade-related issues, or experiences at lutherie workshops. Chat with your p… Started by Strings |
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Apr 13 Reply by Robert Merry |
Whalebone purfling?I have always been enchanted by the whalebone purfling in antique instruments. Many Dutch makers used whalebone, as well as Antonio Gragnan… Started by Nate Tabor |
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Apr 9 Reply by Nate Tabor |
Whats the best peg paste for cellos?Our community orchestra has just bought three (cheap) cellos to lend to beginners, hoping to inspire interest in new young players and buil… Started by Alison MacGregor |
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Apr 8 Reply by Alison MacGregor |
Cracks in fingerboardI recently noticed small cracks running along the fingerboard on my violin. Is this something that needs to be fixed? Started by Deanna Roos |
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Mar 31 Reply by Erin Shrader |
Building a Viola PomposaI am thinking of building a viola pomposa, now currently selecting the wood. Does anyone out there know where I can get custom-made pegs, a… Started by Nate Tabor |
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Mar 29 Reply by Nate Tabor |
Removal of Oil Varnish from a ViolinDoes anyone out there have experience or advice about removing oil varnish? This is new varnish that went on unevenly and has to be removed… Started by Marvin S. Hoekstra |
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Mar 25 Reply by Marvin S. Hoekstra |
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