Dwight Brown

The lock may just be a replacement. DLB

What an instrument sounds like under you chin can be quite different that what it is like to other people or in a hall. Kind of like what your voice sounds like when recorded compared to what it sounds like to you. DLB

Well done! I love the head, and the choice of pegs. Thanks for sharing. DLB

I know at least one world class bow maker that does not put any stock in Lucci numbers. Tomato, tomato. (just not the same in print :-) DLB

Well the stick did a little north of $71,000.00 all in close to the record of a little more than $83,000.00 that Tarisio's records give. Somebody liked it a lot :-) DLB

What we need here is a trained sharpening monkey. Think of the ease of tool selection! I volunteer my future services. At least I have opposable thumbs! Not as cute though. DLB

Done! DLB

What would make you think this was inferior? DLB

One of my favorite makers is Santo Serafin, He must have had a hot line to the wood dealer or married his daughter! His maple is often spectacular. Dis he make any violas at all? I don't find any listed but I don't have great resources. DLB

I have a Whedbee viola. It is not the same model as this one. He is a nice guy and I think he will identify it if it is his. DLB

I have never seen quite that much figure in pernambuco before. A gold mounted Sartory, I’ll take it DLB

Maybe a little heavy for some, but spectacular wood. I don't think I have ever seen anything with this much figure .https://tarisio.com/auctions/auction/lot/?csid=2198732800&cpid=3513548800&filter_key=065c1722cefcc0fb764d75c16d6abd3b DLB

sounds like a violin made of sheet metal. The player seems pretty into it. DLB

Infill planes are really cool. DLB

At least in the town I live in you can buy a loaf of bread, a bottle of wine, and an AR 15 all under one roof. (no kidding) DLB