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Uploaded by on Jul 24, 2008

My first hand crafted violin,I'm only 17 so yes thats me in the photos. No schooling or books to help, just a cremona violin as a model. I went for an antique look to it and I think it turned out. Please Comment , tips are appreciated. LoL

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  • Most important: What does it sound like?

  • Not too Bright Not too Dark and very responsive with very high regestry. I've had a few proffesional violinist's try it out and they love the sound. One lady wanted to trade me for her 200 + year old violin, lol. But it's my first violin so I can't bring myself to give it up. I just got done making my second one and sounds almost as good as the first. The craftmanship has deffinately improved though. I am now selling them and taking orders if any one wants one.

  • my grandfather and i are making a violin.... do have any tips?.... about how much did you spend? bye the way, very nice instrument you made there.

  • Thank You,I spent around $500 for all the wood and tools which in't bad at all;I thout it would be closer to $1000.A few tipps I have are make sure your tools are extremely sharp because you will make 10 times mare mistakes with dull ones, and shapening them just once is't enough continuer to sharpen them through the process. One other Bit of advise Take your dear old time, don't rush any thing. Good Luck making it and when you finnish it please poast a picture or some thing so I can see it.

  • Oh yeah and when You Varnish Don't do what I did Brush side ways against the grain, it turns out soo much better. I will be posting a vid of my 2nd violin soon and you can see the difference in quality; I am very pleased.

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  • this is excellent craftsmanship !! how mulch did it cost to build it?

  • EXCELLENT CRAFTSMANSHIP !!!!

  • I have to say, I'm very impressed! I've had the idea of making a violin for six months and I'm hoping to do it now in the summer (or at least get started on it). I went to speak to a luthier to ask his advice, and he basically told me not to bother, but you've inspired me not to give up! What was that you used for bending the ribs? Also the gauge at 4:31 is fascinating - did you make it yourself? thanks for posting the vid.

  • this piece makes me cry, especially after having a 7hr straight rehearsal for a play (and doing badly...)

  • Nice job. Nice pics! Thank you!

  • Good job! Now try to get into an apprenticeship

    with a good US maker or go to violin school.I

    once made a classical guitar,and thought there

    are numerous schools of lutherie of guitar,the

    violin is where it's at! Cheers and Good Luck!

  • this is wonderful.. im hoping to make my first one soon. thank you for posting this

  • Outstanding job.

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