Jwillis

Somewhat unrelated to the topic, but does Mr. Babbitt run a shop open to the public or is he more of a private collector?

Not the same cello. Both different

Thanks Jacob. That was what I was thinking just wanted to be sure

Hello, I’m assuming this violin is a better quality German trade instrument 1890ish. There is no label. I got it because it plays amazingly well. Any idea what shop may have made it? I’m ok with it remaining anonymous but was just making sure I didn’t miss anything.

Thanks for the quick reply. I’ll really look at those few things next time I play it. Maybe take a different d string and see if that makes a difference. Honestly, I should have looked at the nut when I was there that may very well be it.

I recently played a violin with a weak sounding d string. I’m sorta interested in it if it can be remedied. G, A, and E seem to sound pretty even. What might be the issue bassbar?, post? Top has had repairs from what I recall. Just wondering if anyone had any idea of the problem (I’m aware it probably could be a variation of many different things) what would you try first? thanks

Change your fine tuner

For what it is worth, I like the look of the missing color. Adds interest my vote is to leave it as is.

Carl Vulzar. It’s a fictional trade name as stated above

My guess is that it was hooked from the hand. I often play with people who hold the violin by the scroll like this. The wear on the other side is on the top side of the spiral (palm) just a thought

Any idea if it works on heavily repaired tops ie many repaired cracks etc?

The nut needs some attention if you are going to string in up

I have a friend that just got a fake one off eBay. He sent it back obviously

Take pictures and post