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Permalink Reply by Michael on February 18, 2009 at 7:03pm

A good peeps to have around are cooks and lutherie's. If some thing breaks he can make a newer one. Like a ships carpenter. I love to make my own parts! Makes my music more me!

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Permalink Reply by Fritz Reuter on February 21, 2009 at 9:29am

In this mixed up economy, it becomes more important to separate fact from fiction when it comes to the "value" of string instruments. Many people are hung up on the mythology that older instruments sound better.

Instead, I think the science world can show concrete evidence to dispute this.
The scientist Colin Gough wrote this article showing the many scientific measurements that can be made to prove that antique instruments are just simply weaker sounding. Not unlike driving an antique Lamborghini versus today's modern car--the price difference could be over $500,000!

Read this article by Colin Gough: Science and the Stradivarius

I invite you to read articles on our web site such as String Instrument for the Soloist

When purchasing an instrument made by a Master Violinmaker, the quality of sound between "Old or New" becomes indistinguishable. You get a quality sound from both.

Collecting fine antique violins is a different story. Whether collecting fine art or antique instruments, it's a different market. Purchasing an antique for its maker's name and authenticity is an investment in a different market.

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Permalink Reply by Michael on February 21, 2009 at 10:48am

I was reading about setting the tail piece in one of my manuals and this one suggested useing a lenth of gut to hold the tail piece to the end pin.
Yea or nay?

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Permalink Reply by Anna Anderson on July 31, 2009 at 9:13pm

No, the nylon ones are stronger and won't stretch. You can also adjust them with screws. I've never seen anything else used.

Anna.

Michael said:

I was reading about setting the tail piece in one of my manuals and this one suggested useing a lenth of gut to hold the tail piece to the end pin.
Yea or nay?

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Permalink Reply by Robert Merry on April 13, 2010 at 2:16pm

I am also a fan of the Violin Society forum here: http://violinsociety.ning.com

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Permalink Reply by Cecile Mignotte on February 25, 2013 at 12:21pm

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