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  1. The term "old growth" is used in the U.S. to define trees or forests that have survived the clear-cut logging that was practiced in the pine forests here for a couple of centuries. That, and what Shunyata posted. Precious few of these old growth trees/forests remain, almost all in protected forests and reserves, and only naturally dead trees would now be harvested. The appeal of the term "old growth" used in describing instrument wood has not escaped current day marketers.
  2. My friend, the Danish maker Jens Stenz has looked at this posting, and attempted to leave a reply, but apparently was unable to do so. He thinks it is possible it was made by the German/Danish maker Carl Felszner. He also says the Royal Danish Orchestra is the oldest symphony orchestra in the world, dating to before 1500. He said the orchestra maintains a listing of each musician who is/was employed there, and that it may be possible for the OP to trace their great-grandfather's name from that list. Jens is willing to help further if needed, and can be reached at jens@stenz-violins.dk
  3. f hole was maybe "re-worked" rather than "repaired". Really screwed-up. Even the other f hole seems to have been messed with..
  4. George-  Not sure if this is how I message you; you can email me at ron_humphrey@frontier.com

  5. Ron1

    Id

    I believe it has been carved from Spanish Oak. :-)
  6. I second Andreas' reasoning. I research a maker who used outside moulds exclusively, and have seen a good number of his instruments with either a purfling strip or ebony piece at this location. Also, many of his instruments have similar purfling or ebony "finishes" at the corners- I assume for the same reason suggested by andreas.
  7. Got this set of 25 clamps from an old luthier friend who said his father, also a maker, had made them. The work quite nicely, just close them with the desired pressure, and they hold until released. No springs, etc.
  8. Ron1

    Wood densities

    I notice the conversation quickly turned to only cedar; and good thing too. Redwood is probably way too soft. I asked about redwood at Home Depot a couple of years ago, and they had no idea what I was talking about. Maybe in California redwood is still readily available, but I think most other places it would definitely be special order, if even available.
  9. Curious whether a label has been designed/selected for the instrument, and if it will have a name..
  10. Rather than a parrot or an eagle, I think it is more likely a young bird of the grosbeak family.
  11. I also admire the work of George Nakashima. Very beautiful and sought after, but 'workshop of', like violins, is not nearly the same.
  12. I think he's talking about the other picture- not the horizontal shot
  13. But there is a 5th music stand for him..
  14. I believe that's a backplate lying atop the small table saw on his right..
  15. Couldn't resist:
  16. Ballpoint pens should have been well established at this time, but the note is done with a fountain pen- another clue for academia??
  17. Appears to be "Keddie" rather than "Kiddie"?
  18. Ron1

    Linings overlap

    I've been under the impression that continuous linings indicate the use of an outside mold in making.
  19. a man a plan a canal panama
  20. Definitely been sanded & revarnished; also the scooping of the f-wings looks like the work of an amateur antiquer.
  21. I think I mentioned this on a thread years ago, but I have always used bottled, regulated compressed air, rather than a compressor. They are absolutely silent and are easily & inexpensively re-filled. A bottle would last me many months or even a year or more.
  22. Excellent advice, Martin. One should hone their ability to judge character- it can serve one well in many ways. For instance, when shopping for a used vehicle, I tend not to look at the vehicle so much (except for outwardly visible and obvious things), but rather, my judgement of the seller, figures heavily in my decision whether or not to purchase.
  23. Yunibear- Why not partner with a reliable "private" dealer in the U.S., and import instruments of known quality and price, rather than make the trip(s) yourself?
  24. Maybe you could decoupage it with sheet music...would make an interesting wall-hanging.
  25. It's what my old boss used to say about my work...
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