Violin Forum/Message Board

Speaking strictly as a consumer: I would say, just because you paid $50k for a bmw doesnt mean you didnt just buy an 50k lemon thats gonna blow up long before its time. Does this mean that's the nor ...

now i don't really want to do this for money..BUT......if i were........i do not think i would want to compete with all the great traditional builders along with the chinesse....for the same market ...

Thanx for posting this up. I've been looking forward to reading how you do it since you mentioned making this post a while back. It definetly helped clear a few things up.

Great call on the record ...

WOW buddy! I've read time and again on this forum the best way to learn is to pick up cheapo's on ebay and try to fix em, but I never thought it would come down to turning a bunch of toothpicks into a ...

It puzzles me, so I try to figure it out. Having worked in manufacturing before I am from the school of thought that "CNC cut" is perfect and "hand made" is not. But further re ...

Some random useless information: I noticed above someone had made there box and covered it with tin foil, presumably for reflective purposes. Tin foil's not nearly as reflective as you would think. I ...

I concour, 3rd pic down would make you swear its on fire.

Opinion from someone who doesnt know enough to have an opinion. Gorgeous!

Not a clue what he's playing, but watching him play it put a smile on my face just the same. The talent some people are blessed with is mind blowing . Thanx 4 sharing

For what it's worth jessupe, I thought you made a very valid point. If not for this person, for other perspective violin makers who may come back to these threads seeking knowledge and inspiration as ...

I dont think you need to go as far as going back to school to learn how to make a violin. I'm a first time builder just starting off myself, and I have no plans on going to a traditional school. I've ...

I just recently purchased the Art of violin making as well. Its an oustanding resource, Very descriptive. It will however leave the new maker wanting a bit more, especialy in the plans department, whi ...