Ron1

Some of Knute Reindahl's early instruments with carved heads, etc. had tailpieces like this one. I would like to know whether it is likely he may have carved these, or were this type of tailpiece pre-carved and readily available to luthiers around 1900?

My apologies! I jumped to a conclusion. I just have a thing about this I guess. Aren't there some other names I would probably not like too?

Mark- In an earlier thread I griped about the use of "fiddle" & especially "axe" by well-known players & professionals in the industry. It seemed to me that the more elite would use those terms just because they could. When I saw Jeffrey's (now known) typo, I just couldn't resist.

Ride? My God,Jeffrey, that's worse than fiddle, or even axe!

Chamberlain- Thank you. I have tons of pictures of his instruments. Many of them will be featured in the book I'm working on. I just hate the way the 'crawlers' go through the internet and grab all this stuff, hence my reluctance to put some stuff out prematurely. I do enjoy sharing, however, so I will be putting things up on the 'Gallery' periodically.

I have re-designed and published my Reindahl Registry website which I initially published more than twenty years ago. Back then, I lost my site developer and just folded. This one I did myself, which is remarkable, as I am Norwegian too! Well, half. Feedback, suggestions, etc. welcome. reindahlregistry.com Ron

Agreed, Stern. Knute Reindahl, in addition to being an excellent woodcarver and instrument maker, was a marketing genius. His marketing and self-promotion skills are largely what enabled him to thrive in that business alone, for forty years.

As long as no one has bothered to answer your original question, I"ll try: No.

It could be, but I haven't heard that.

I have tried contacting a (extended) family member for information, but they do not respond. I have the idea there is some sort of rift between the Vettori violin making families, so that is possibly the reason. Certainly someone should have information.

I have never been able to send private messages to other members. My inbox is apparently over-full (356%) and I am unable to delete any messages. I also am unable to contact Maestronet support from the message page. How can I clean up my message account so I will be able to send messages? Ron1

Does anyone know whom I might contact to learn what will be the disposition of instruments, etc. from the shop of the Maestro? Thank you.

Mr. Burgess?

Is it only the top, as shown?