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Kevin Keating
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  • Holland Patent, NY
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Knilling planetary pegs

These pegs are working great. I would never put them on an antique instrument, but for the average player's newer instrument, particularly a student's, it's well worth the $81. And they look perfectl…

Replied Mar 6

Knilling planetary pegs

Just finished installing the planetary pegs from Knilling. Only a little minor hole reaming was required. I noticed a change in sound projection, but then I also fitted a new bridge and removed the f…

Replied Feb 26

Knilling planetary pegs

Thanks. I ordered a set from amazon.com, $81 total. I've done some instrument work before so I'm going to install them myself. So far, I've heard nothing but good reviews on them.

Replied Feb 20

Carbon fiber bows vs. traditional wooden bows?

I was wondering, is one material less bouncy in the middle than another? Or does the bow's weight contribute to the bounce? My technique isn't the greatest, but it's getting better. But when the bow…

Tagged: violin, bows, fiber, carbon

Replied Feb 12

 

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Hope this helps! Kaplans Solutions (non-whistling) E String: The non-whistling E string eliminates the whistling sound sometimes heard when the open E string is played while crossing from a lower string. http://www.gostrings.com/kapsolest.html
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Lauren K. and Kevin Keating are now friends
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I'm working on a story that I started 16 years ago set in 1943 Nazi Germany. Originally it was supposed to be biographical, but I lost touch years ago with the woman it was about so it's become more historical fiction loosely based on real events. T…
March 12
Just started a bio called "Alma Rose: Vienna to Auschwitz." Alma Rose, niece of Gustav Mahler, was a Jewish violinist who was captured at the peak of her career and taken to Auschwitz concentration camp where she was forced to organize and conduct a…
March 12
Much better day! :)
March 10
Kevin Keating updated their profile
March 8
Having one of those days when I love my violin more than it loves me! :(
March 8
These pegs are working great. I would never put them on an antique instrument, but for the average player's newer instrument, particularly a student's, it's well worth the $81. And they look perfectly natural, no fine tuners needed. I'm happy with t…
March 6
Hi. New to the group. I play electric guitar in a contemporary Christian Rock band at my church. I'm also trying to work the violin into the service as well. I play hymns along with the pianist. I'm learning to read music though I still rely more on…
February 28
Share your thoughts, repertoire recommendations, and experiences with music in worship settings
February 28
Saw the Count Bassie Orchestra last week. Awesome upright bass player. Walked all over the neck.
February 27
February 25
Just finished installing the planetary pegs from Knilling. Only a little minor hole reaming was required. I noticed a change in sound projection, but then I also fitted a new bridge and removed the fine tuners. The tone seems the same but a bit stro…
February 25
I note that in the latest Strings magazine Witner has an ad for planetary type pegs also. It implies that they are a direct replacement (i.e. no modifications necessary).
February 24
Does anyone know if the perfection planetary pegs change the sound of a violin in any way? Does anyone have personal experience in this area?
February 23
Finished "Vivaldi's Virgins." Awesome, one of my favorites. Now reading "Tuesdays With Morrie" by Mitch Albom. My son read it in English class and loved it.
February 22

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My Instrument(s)
Violin, fiddle
My involvement with string music
Amateur Musician, Composer/Songwriter
Music I like to play
Traditional, Bluegrass/folk, Blues, Classical, Rock, Worship
Music I like to listen to
Traditional, World music, Early music, Bluegrass/folk, Blues, Classical, Jazz, Rock, Worship
I'm looking for people to play music with
Yes
Where I like to play
church ensemble, pop/rock band, trad/folk group
My involvement with Strings magazine
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My wife bought me a violin for Christmas '08 and I love it! I'm hooked. Having played guitar for over 25 years as well as banjo and mandolin, I had some idea of how to start. I found having no frets to actually be liberating in a way. My style is more folk fiddle than violin but I listen to classical music a lot as well and would like to develop that kind of precision and finesse. I don't expect to become a great soloist, but I do love playing music and I love the violin.

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At 10:12pm on February 25, 2010, Richard Bohn said…
Hi Kevin, thanks for adding me as a friend!
 
 

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