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  1. sospiri
    It's a 'Guarneri' copy, it's sposed to look weird.
  2. sospiri
    We all have to start somewhere.
  3. sospiri
    I suppose everyone develops their own technique and it will still be identifiable long after they have passed.
  4. sospiri
    Is speed of sound in the spruce of lesser importance than 1 2 and 3?
  5. sospiri
    Do all varnishes darken after 100 years?
  6. sospiri
    It makes people disappear.
  7. sospiri

    String tension

    sospiri replied to Rustle's topic in The Pegbox

    Agreed. If the board is too thin, the board and neck can bow, thereby increasing the scoop.
  8. sospiri
    That crack going towards the sound post though...
  9. sospiri
    That doesn't look like Pernambuco, more like Chakte Viga. It's inferior wood. Demand a refund.
  10. sospiri
    Maybe it's a trick of perspective, but that neck angle looks awfully steep.
  11. sospiri
    Was Peter being diplomatic in his report? Perhaps suggesting that the tree was alive in Stradivari's time, but felled somewhat after 1737?
  12. sospiri
    I wonder if he used local spruce and sycamore maple?
  13. sospiri
    That's the relative minor key. Easier to understand. I can't figure out his solo playing. He had his own unique style. His music is simple and sophisticated. He's very unpretentious. He would rather joke than have an intellectual discussion.
  14. sospiri
    I'm a bit late to the party and missed all the fun, but this post helps make sense of it all. Thanks Delabo. The OP violin is obviously built on back construction but made with very nice wood. Yes It's obviously an imported instrument.
  15. sospiri
    In Synesthasiac terms D flat major starts on a pale blue tonic. Whereas B flat major begins on a deep purple. This is the reason Why Deep Purple Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore wrote his most famous song Smoke on the water in the enharmonic equivalent key A# major. Hope this helps
  16. sospiri
    Why do they cut the hair? Completely pointless. Still not found one yet?
  17. sospiri
    They weigh over 100 grams. They were roughed out in a matter of minutes. They sound as rough as they look A well carved belly from Schönbach/Markneukirchen typically weighs 70 grams and has a pleasing sound. I'm not advocating regraduation, just stating the obvious.
  18. sospiri
    https://maestronet.com/forum/index.php?/topic/348450-del-gesù-template/
  19. sospiri
    It's your first attempt so keep going. It's all good practice. Good work so far.
  20. sospiri
    I have only seen photos, but he has superb carving skills in imitating the famous makers in many details. It's very nice. But if it was American it would have had a label. For a faker, wouldn't an unlabelled instrument be used, i.e. Chinese or Eastern European?
  21. sospiri
    Two different instruments. Old and new. If the neck is longer, should the plates be thicker? Is a 60-65g belly better for a 229-330mm string length than 70-75?
  22. sospiri
    What's the Latin for "Restore, don't improve"? And what about "Invasive surgery only when absolutely essential"?
  23. sospiri
    Even if you could do it yourself with minimal damage, there is still no good reason to remove the belly, just to look at the linings from above.
  24. sospiri
    A nailed on neck 1cm shorter?
  25. sospiri
    So, no scraper? What about burnishing?
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