I have soem 80 year old sitka , I was thinking of using it, has anyone had any luck with it. or is it just better to stick with Engelman, I have seen some say that you can thin the top a bit because of the strength to weight ratio. any advice would be appreciated. thanks kevin
Ivc has this video, I was wondering if anyone has made varnish using this video and what your thoughts are
Making Oil Varnish for Stringed Instruments by Ricardo B. Flores. Exclusively made for IVC., this DVD demons
also this you tube video. thanks for any help. kevin
Is a good idea to clean with alcohol every year or so ? Or only after you fell it is b
Not grabbing , I have been using this bow for a year with almost hair loss. I play about 2 hours a day
There is a great class in Fredericksburg Virginia William Mason violins I've taken the class three times I highly
recommend it you would have to take a week's vacation but worth it
what about the people who use no chinrest? I have been doing that lately, and I can put my chin on the body, and take it off and hear no discernible difference, and a better violin may make a difference, but I do see some good players not use one.