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"Orphaned" Violin Spruce Tops

 
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johngia
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 12:28 pm    Post subject: "Orphaned" Violin Spruce Tops Reply with quote
There is a supplier who is selling Orphaned violin tops.

I assume that each half is from a different section of the tree.

Are these any good? Any disadvantages?

Thanks
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Mat Roop
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 2:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well, the halves won't be book matched, for each half the reflectivity could be different, the absorption of finishes will be different etc.
In other words you can end up with the two halves of the instrument looking different..... if that matters to you.

... but how much will you really save?
Cheers, Mat
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johngia
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 4:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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... but how much will you really save?


Not enough to make it worth it.

That's kind of what I thought.

Thanks.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 1:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
If you're not buying them, tell me where they are!
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 8:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
http://stores.ebay.com/Simeon-Chambers-Tonewood-Store/Violin-Tops-2-Piece-/_i.html?_fsub=8&_sid=72480140&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322
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