Violin Forum/Message Board

Thank you for the input. Would I want uv A or B wavelength? Does anyone know of a brand and model number? Cheers.

Hi Everyone, I'm considering though not completely sold as of yet on using GE black light (UV A) to cure the varnish. Any thoughts? I know that I could use sunlight, but I would like to use the nig ...

A very nice job, Bravo!

This discussion is exactly what I had hoped for. As a newbie, with only two under my belt and working on three more and restoration, I wanted to hear from as many experienced luthiers as possible. ...

That was very cool. Really I had no idea what kind of response I would get. I have these questions and catch me in the right mood and out they come. This one I've been asking myself for a while. ...

This is just a question about whether we, as a trade/art form are deciding which wood to use for the ribs, back, and neck based upon the tonal quality or the attractive quality characteristics of the ...

Thank you for the advice everyone. Off to the worksbop now. Cheers.

That is the case here. The thickness of the top and back plates were, on average, 4.5 mm thick. So I desided to regraduate.

I'm still new to building and restoring violins, so what I am doing is checking my source with more experienced people.

My first post and first restoration project.
The violin was at the bottom of a box of physics books I picked up for $5. The violin was completely in pieces including the belly and back. There is ...