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Fouts

Looking for a certain stringed instrument maker

Approximately ten years ago, I came across a web page for a stringed instrument maker who was making what he claimed to be a "new type of v…

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0 1 hour ago
Maja Fajndovic

Inovative tools for makers/what s new

Makers will welcome any useful tool that will make building and repairing of violin easier.You often need the third hand while doing someth…

Started by Maja Fajndovic

2 Mar 1
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Wayne Beckett

NAMM 2010

Hi Guys, We will be displaying the samples for the new Antonio Stradivari books at the NAMM show next week. Come and meet me on Stand 3324.

Started by Wayne Beckett

0 Jan 6
Reynolds Rolles

Unglue an ebony fingerboard?

Does anyone know how to unglue a fingerboar from the neck? I reed from an article using lukewarm water mixed with vinegar will dissolve the…

Started by Reynolds Rolles

4 Dec. 19, 2009
Reply by Reynolds Rolles
MANFIO - LUIS CLAUDIO

The latest 16 inches viola I have made, "Alma Mahler"

This is "Alma Mahler", a 16 inches viola I have made, a comission:

Started by MANFIO - LUIS CLAUDIO

6 Dec. 10, 2009
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Bettina Grünewald Ezbidi

how to glue the silver tip of a bow

hello I am living and teaching at a conservatory in the occupied West Bank and I have a bow with a silver tip instead of the regular ivory…

Started by Bettina Grünewald Ezbidi

6 Nov. 11, 2009
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Marvin S. Hoekstra

Removal of Oil Varnish from a Violin

Does 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

13 Nov. 2, 2009
Reply by MANFIO - LUIS CLAUDIO
Dave Obelkevich

NYTimes article about Joseph Tannen, violin repair shop in NYC

I'm wondering what we can do to help Joseph Tannen, who has a violin shop in Manhattan on Broadway near 123rd Street, in a residential zone…

Started by Dave Obelkevich

1 Sep. 18, 2009
Reply by Michael
Lisa Carter

History of Francois-Louis Pique

Hi everyone, Sorry if I'm being very cheeky here. I have always been very interested in music, and recently found out that my Great (5x) Gr…

Started by Lisa Carter

1 Aug. 3, 2009
Reply by Shirley Gibson
Strings

Lutherie Forum

Share successful techniques, discuss upcoming lutherie events, trade-related issues, or experiences at lutherie workshops. Chat with your p…

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4 Aug. 1, 2009
Reply by Anna Anderson

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