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Jack Rushing Member
Joined: 23 Mar 2007 Posts: 170
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Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 7:25 pm Post subject: Nails |
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I have read that the old master violin makers used nails to
secure the neck to the violin, along with the hide glue.
Do any of the famous Cremonese instruments being played
today still have the nails? |
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bulerias1981 Member
Joined: 16 Jun 2007 Posts: 41 Location: Beacon, NY
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Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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Im sure any instruments that have not gone through the neck change during the 19th century. Showroom pieces, random instruments. and so on _________________ "I only write the notes as written, it is god that creates the music." J.S. Bach |
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Ken Pollard Member
Joined: 11 Apr 2007 Posts: 79 Location: Nampa, Idaho
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Mat Roop Senior Member
Joined: 24 Mar 2007 Posts: 911 Location: Wyoming Ontario
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Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 12:09 am Post subject: |
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Ken.. great site... Thanks, Mat |
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Ken Pollard Member
Joined: 11 Apr 2007 Posts: 79 Location: Nampa, Idaho
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Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 10:13 am Post subject: |
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Hi Mat,
Yes -- it really is a good site. I was recently reminded of that particular page in a Maestronet posting. You can follow links to several other instruments, with great photos. |
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salvatore berguzi Junior Member
Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 2 Location: Trentio-Adige Italy
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Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 1:50 pm Post subject: nails in old violins |
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Hello,
I come across violins rarely still with nails in them, but am always excited to discover this, when I see them.
even moreso when the neck has not been grafted.
I see violins with traces of nails VERY OFTEN. The holes are often visible, as stated by another user on this forum.
I have also seen some 17th century violins that were cheaply made, also with nails.i.e it does does mean the violin was made by a master.
greetings from Italy,
Sal _________________ Ciao, I am violin maker in Italy, study in Cremona. Happy to help. |
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Jack Rushing Member
Joined: 23 Mar 2007 Posts: 170
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Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 3:36 pm Post subject: |
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Salvatore,
Thanks for your reply. I'm sure it is interesting when you run upon
one of these old violins. |
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