steveg Posted August 25, 2001 Report Share Posted August 25, 2001 Nope, no nut was with the finger board, since Don was going to do final setup, I figured let him shave the nut and set the string spacing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro-am Posted August 26, 2001 Report Share Posted August 26, 2001 I find it easier to to do a new nut from the begining than to hew an existing nut of many odd angles. Maybe I can use the existing one but I have to remove them to work on them. I am a creature of habit that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepan Demirdjian Posted August 26, 2001 Report Share Posted August 26, 2001 steveg,why you had to put a rough nut? I think there was a nice one on the fingrboard. Best wishes to all and I hope to see the completed violin soon. Stepan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro-am Posted August 29, 2001 Report Share Posted August 29, 2001 The pegs are done. Straight and smooth turning with rounded small ends. The end pin is done and as usual it gave me a monster blister turning it. I used Steves nut. Now for the saddle... I was going to place one halfway into the top instead of all the way down , unless there is a historic reason to deep set the saddle.?? The violins I have that are half set sound quite good. PS. The finger board is already very nicely scooped. [This message has been edited by pro-am (edited 08-29-2001).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveg Posted August 29, 2001 Report Share Posted August 29, 2001 I wish there was some way to hold the button while turning it down, but those little tools do not work very well. Blisters are a part of our trade. sg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob kogut Posted August 30, 2001 Report Share Posted August 30, 2001 quote: Originally posted by steveg: I wish there was some way to hold the button while turning it down, but those little tools do not work very well. Blisters are a part of our trade. sg I like to use a bit of 2 way tape on the crown of the button while I'm turning it down, the type of tape that has a spongy ,thicker core works well. You don't have to squeeze or grip hard at all, the tape's friction does the job for you; that is, assuming your blade is razor sharp. Bob PS. ..also works well on the sides of the little finger planes...no more blisters!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveg Posted September 21, 2001 Report Share Posted September 21, 2001 thought I would bring this thread back to the top. what is the status of our project ? sg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro-am Posted September 22, 2001 Report Share Posted September 22, 2001 I will display pictures this Sunday and await mailing instructions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveg Posted September 22, 2001 Report Share Posted September 22, 2001 Have you played it yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Fine Posted October 3, 2001 Report Share Posted October 3, 2001 Thought I'd bring this back up and ask about those pictures... Don? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepan Demirdjian Posted October 4, 2001 Report Share Posted October 4, 2001 Lymond,I am curious about it too. Internet Violin Makers , Are there problems with the violin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveg Posted October 4, 2001 Report Share Posted October 4, 2001 Don (pro-am) was the last person to have the instrument. He has not made a post to Maestronet since 9/27. His last sale on ebay ended 9/17. [This message has been edited by steveg (edited 10-04-2001).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeH Posted October 6, 2001 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2001 Hello to you all! Sorry for my absence, but I have been coaching our indoor archery team for the coming season. I note that our violin is with pro-am, and have seen some of his photos. Might I suggest that we dispose of this violin in aid of the US Red Cross, given the current situation. I know that we originally wanted this to go to a music based organisation, but I am sure that we would all agree that this current situation is pressing. And given that we have a violin and case; might someone be minded enough to donate us a bow? If we have a violin, a case and a bow... Who would like to auction this project off? -or do we leave it to Ebay? Tarisio? ... Chris,... ? Jeffrey,... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveg Posted October 6, 2001 Report Share Posted October 6, 2001 I have a number of old pernambuco bows with respectable fittings, but none with a pedigree. sg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepan Demirdjian Posted October 6, 2001 Report Share Posted October 6, 2001 Hi , It would be very good to make some records on CD ,played by a famous soloist befor it is sold. Just for the history. The Red Cross is a good idea and adequate for now a days I think. May be the American auction houses would be more familiar with that chatity project. Let move the discussion about it to Fingerboard ,there are more musicians. Stepan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepan Demirdjian Posted October 6, 2001 Report Share Posted October 6, 2001 How about If we beg the Strad to place an info about the vionin again ,to put some pictures if possible.They are a good window to the world of the people involved in classical music.It is just a brain wave. Stepan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro-am Posted October 6, 2001 Report Share Posted October 6, 2001 http://www.angelfire.com/md2/customviolins/aviolin.html Think it will fly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted October 7, 2001 Report Share Posted October 7, 2001 Great depth! Lovely job. Elaine Norman, OK quote: Originally posted by pro-am: http://www.angelfire.com/md2/customviolins/aviolin.html Think it will fly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb Posted October 7, 2001 Report Share Posted October 7, 2001 Oh, it is lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andres Sender Posted October 8, 2001 Report Share Posted October 8, 2001 The suspense is killing me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlefaddle Posted October 8, 2001 Report Share Posted October 8, 2001 it's not the Internet violin, i know what the back looks like. Or my name is .... Bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlefaddle Posted October 8, 2001 Report Share Posted October 8, 2001 I'm confused.... that's not the internet violin. Bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canofspam123 Posted October 8, 2001 Report Share Posted October 8, 2001 What have you done to the internet violin?!! There wasn't a horse on it before?!! Fred : _ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashville violins Posted October 10, 2001 Report Share Posted October 10, 2001 Don started a new thread here: http://fingerboard.maestronet.com/ubb/Foru...TML/001177.html Just in case y'all are looking for it. He's not done yet, but it's looking nice. He hasn't commented yet on the tone, as the bridge and strings aren't fully fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro-am Posted October 10, 2001 Report Share Posted October 10, 2001 http://www.angelfire.com/md2/customviolins...ernational.html I have just heard the violin. Based on 15 minutes of play, it is immediately open and perfectly balanced in power and ringing tone. To put it in context; if this violin were the only violin within a 12 member string ensemble playing the ist violin part of a Bach Brandenburg, its clarion tone would soar above and ring true, crisp and clear. Its single and double stops produce excellent harmonics without any distracting disharmonic sounds. No problems except a slippy A peg needs dope. No warbles or wolf tones or drop outs. It is currently set up so all downward adjustments can be made (since one can't go the other direction). Infeld Steel strings. Bridge and post are right were they ought to be with no "fudging". Whether I play a Grapelli version of buddy can you spare a dime', orange blossom special, Bach double, Verdi or Short Trip Home it all sounds expressive and well suited to each genre. I have a microphone and computer that would record its sound here if anyone wants to walk me through my first attempt at posting sound. Now where does it go? Oh, I have yet to afix the label. (It is done with treated water proof ink) [This message has been edited by pro-am (edited 10-10-2001).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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