Marie Brown Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 I like this thread, and approve heartily of heaping praise on Michael. Back when the weirdos were acting up, he clearly expressed his wit and temperament, both of which seem to be ideal for the line of work he's in. I hope he's making violins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propolis Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 relax, folx, he's probably off in Florida sailing with Fiddlefaddle. Still plenty of fascinating local talent showing up, I see in this very thread. You want excitement, why don't you all pile on Craig for a bit? I bet he'll give as good as he gets, or better... love ya, prentice (yet another MD acolyte wannabe) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Tucker Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 It's been tried. Don't forget that I've got aliens working for me. As long as I've got plenty of icy cold MGD on hand, they will do pretty much anything I ask... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guta Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Falstaff- If you were referring to my earlier postings, that's O.K., and I fully respect your opinions and your right to have them. However, being called names is not O.K. with me, and is counterproductive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
your_piano_stud Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 I think it'll be interesting to get the students from various violin making school to come up here. Also, I'd like to see more European posters. I know we have a few but I definitely would like to hear more of their perspective on things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jacob Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 "I think it'll be interesting to get the students from various violin making school to come up here. Also, I'd like to see more European posters. I know we have a few but I definitely would like to hear more of their perspective on things." At present you've got three Africans, one Kuwaiti, and an occasional Romanian - what more can you ask for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Holmes Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Quote: Controversial...hmmm 1. Benefits of using a pin nailer rather than hide glue 2. Painting the wood rather than that old approach of varnishing stuff 3 Why not make a plastic mold for prefabricated plates. 4 Factory instruments are better than Strads 5 Stradivari didn't exist. he was a fabrication of historical delusions and manipulations. 6 Australians make the finest violins in their part of the world. 7 ISOC and Michael are one and the same....check the IP address and they are from the same source. 8 All Italians are descended from Antonio...who of course didn't exist. 9 French violins are.... French. 10 The F-holes don't do anything. They are on violins as a symbol of fertility. Traditions just carries on. 1) Some of the European repair persons of the past may have agreed with you. It's not uncommon to see pins in the corners of old violins that were installed to "hold them together" during long ocean voyages. Really! 2) Some makers would agree with you judging from what's on their instruments (is that too mean??). 3) Sounds cool. Tell us more! 4) For young students thay probably are. 5) Are you a member of the flat earth society too? 6) You may be correct. 7) Now that is too mean! 8) Wow! Now that's something! 9) Except Gemunder. 10) I knew I was waisting time cutting those things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronos Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 1. Why bother with the purfling when painting black and white lines around the perimeter is so much easier? 2. The key to identifying a Strad is to look for crusty varnish and its distinctive figure-eight shape. 3. I bought this old violin at a garage sale, for 50 bucks. It looks like the number eight, so it's definitely a Strad, just like it says on the label. 4. Stradivari's secret was to place the violin's plates over a loudspeaker and sprinkle some confetti on top. 5. There is a vast conspiracy to drive up the prices of old violins. New ones are just as good. 6. The Messiah was made by Vuillaume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regis Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Controversial? 1. Bridges should not be tampered with or cut - use straight as shipped. 2. Use a straw as soundpost and you will not damage or cause sound post cracks. 3. If the top is not split multiple times, it must be a modern reproduction or never used. 4. Pin stripping from Autozone can be used in a pinch to repair missing/damaged purfling. 5. Never make your own knives 6. Scrapers should be rounded to compress the wood. 7. Real authenic Italian labels come 8 to a sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy_Gallo Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Post deleted by falstaff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oded Kishony Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 UUH-OHH Methinks the lady doth protest too much.....;-) OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougP Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Getting back to Michael, has anybody seem him in the flesh since he went off to Pensacola with Regis and the wild bunch? I have heard tales from returning tourists about a guy sitting under an umbrella on the beach, surrounded by seafood plates and beer and carving spruce and maple into wild shapes. I realize there were a few postings attributed to him since his return, but they might have been written by anyone with a little knowledge. "Fess up, Regis. Is Michael still in Pensacola? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 I was chatting with Michael in his shop two weeks ago, so I know he's around... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guta Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Oded- re "believe it or not, you didn't even enter my consciousness"- O.K., so the lady was unconscious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsr Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Yes...so would we all...but will there be a langyage problem??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron1 Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 You can bet your life he's reading the forum though. Enjoying himself like an elephant in a mud-hole, while all the Darnton ditto-heads prattle on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronos Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Quote: You can bet your life he's reading the forum though. Enjoying himself like an elephant in a mud-hole, while all the Darnton ditto-heads prattle on. And so another log is added to the controversial fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propolis Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 He seems no more nor less abrasive than any other southern Michigan fella. Pretty articulate and not much given to ad hominem crap in my feeble estimation... carry on, talk amongst yrselves... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arte Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Having attended the infamous "Florida Workshop" in February, (what a hoot by the way) I was initially expecting an abrasive, curt individual. I was pleasantly surprised and taken aback by just how personable Michael really is. I left the workshop completely inspired and resumed my labours with much more focus and sense of direction. His "cut to the chase" approach is truly infectious. Now if only he could only have helped me do my taxes this year; an area where I always need a little prodding. I certainly miss his posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guta Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 What a bizarre thread. Everything from starry-eyed hero worship to strange speculations, to silly jokes and vulgar name-calling. But nothing about string instruments or music at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy_Gallo Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 This thread should be deleted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfabala Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Deleted? Over a thousand views for a post from only a few days ago? Maybe there should be a "Where's ____________ (fill in the blank with your favorite missing maestronetter)? post every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken_barlow Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Something I also noticed is that both Darnton and Ertz have recently been demoted from 4 to 3 stars. Which miserable bugger(s) is/are responsible for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arte Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 "Starry-eyed hero worship"? Are you for real? Or are you just trying to "liven up the board"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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