Northerner
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México?
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If anyone got The Strad model from the list above, I’d like to buy one
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Thanks for your observation!
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Here it is. I will post more photos when it comes back from the luthier all clean and set up.
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This reminds me of you being a court appointed expert. Point taken.
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In the photos I took before I sent it off to a restorer, I can’t see any signs of this platform. Were only through necks used in the 18th century in the area you mentioned?
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Thank you for your comment, Jacob! It is clear that the top block is much newer than the bottom (might be original), so someone did reset the neck in the past. Are there any other signs I could look for? I am fascinated by the peculiar shape of the body. With those broad shoulders, it almost looks like a viola when looking at the back.
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Dear community, Considering the photographs and the points below, where do you think this is from? 1. Linings let into corner blocks (square, not pointed) 2. Scroll fluting cut “till the bitter end” 3. Single piece bottom rib with alignment notch (-es) 4. Wide upper bout with broad shoulders 5. Pointy Corners 6. One-piece spruce top and slab-cut maple back
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Here they are
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Yes I do have both the frog and the button. The screw was very badly rusted and stuck, and the expanding rust has fractured the stick…
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As I am not growing tomatoes at the moment I shall practice repair techniques on this one. Thanks!
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Thank you for your reply. You are right on both accounts - that is a crack behind the mortise and the fittings are nickel.
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If you have any ideas about the wood, workmanship or origin of this bow, I’d love to hear your thoughts! Many thanks!
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Sorry Brad, missed this one. 1. It was just the head plate 2. Approximately 3mm
