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ghammond2 Junior Member
Joined: 24 Jan 2011 Posts: 4
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Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:24 pm Post subject: Guarneri form |
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Hi All,
I am new to the forum, and to the world of violin making. I have purchased the book Art of Violin Making (although, I am still waiting for it to come in). I have also purchased Henry Stroebel's books as well. So, currently I'm just trying to soak up as much information as I can. I figure eventually I will soak up enough information where I reach a point where I might actually have the gumption to attempt this endeavor.
I did have a question for luthiers at this forum. I was interested in trying to produce a violin with a dark sound, rather than a brighter sounding instrument. I was speaking to a local luthier and he told me that the Guarneri violin models typically have a darker sound when compared to the Strad models. Have others on this forum found this to be true? If so, is there a good pattern to base my violin on that someone could recommend? Also, is it not recommended to attempt a Guarneri pattern for my first attempt at violin making? Would it make more sense (or be easier) to try a Strad model? The reason I ask this is because I believe the Stroebel book uses a Strad model.
Thanks,
G |
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MANFIO Super Member
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Lemuel Site Admin
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Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 10:51 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | ...Dark sound can also be helped by your wood choice... |
Dark sound...can you elaborate some of the factors for wood choice? |
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MANFIO Super Member
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ghammond Member
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Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks MANFIO - That's good to know! Much appreciated.
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MANFIO Super Member
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sdantonio Member
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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 1:46 pm Post subject: |
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Some of Strads darkest sounding cellos were made with willow backs and sides. It may not work well for the violin, but it can't hurt to try it as an experiment. Poplar was also used in some cases IIRC. |
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