Violin Forum/Message Board

[caeman]

The traditional color appears to a natural wood color for most violins, but I have seen some nice looking violins in black and red (usually a deep red).

I am torn. Natural wood stain (maybe using a black tea)? Or a color my boys seems to like: Lightning McQueen Red, John Deere Green or Ford Blue.

[mr_violin]

Ford blue sounds good! I sold a blue violin to a young boy one time. I didn`t like it myself,but the kid loved it.

I would like to see the varnished wood look myself though.

I think the sound would be better if you don`t paint it.

Just my thoughts.

[caeman]

After the top is removed:


With the top zipped back together:


Next, I need to begin stripping the surface. Also, I need to fill in the missing chunk from the surface next to the sound hole.

And thanks to Mr. Violin, I now have a new tail piece, bridge and strings to eventually install.

[mr_violin]

That turned out prutty good!

Thanks for posting the photos! Hope to see more as you keep working on it.

[caeman]

I slacked off long enough. I decided to forgo stripping and refinishing. If either boy takes to playing fiddle and really wants to pursue it, I will buy a new one.

I cleaned up all the surfaces with some light sanding, the extra bits of dried glue, the surfaces about to be glued, loose dust and stuff.



Tomorrow, I will remove the clamps and allow the fiddle to rest for a day, do another round of surface clean-up.

Thanks to Mr. Violin, I have a new tail piece, bridge and strings to put on.

[mr_violin]

Well good ,I think it will play well enough. I don`t see why a small kids violin would need to look so good . They should be happy if it just makes noise.

[caeman]

I was rather pleased with how the cleat-zipping went. The top was nice and firm all around.

I need to dig out my small files. I have small triangular file I use for archery that would seem to be perfect for notching the new bridge.

[caeman]