jezzupe Report post Posted June 23, 2010 I didn't have photoshop--just MS Paint--so it's kinda crude. Well hey, whatever it may be, I appreciate your input. It would be my biggest dream, no, wait I can't discuss that openly, it would be one of my biggest dreams, to have us all put in a suggestion for the "Maestronet project" where everyone helps design a VSO, and I will build it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jezzupe Report post Posted June 27, 2010 Hey guys, well here is a quick sample of the Jhole, for comparison there is a German workshop fiddle circa 1740's, I believe, played after the J hole. It is a VERY good sounding workshop fiddle that used to be the former resident Violinist for Stanford University. I do like its sound better, but the Jhole is not too bad, Its got a lot better as the varnish has cured and the strings have stretched a bit. So there you have it! jholesample.mp3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jezzupe Report post Posted June 27, 2010 Hey guys, well here is a quick sample of the Jhole, for comparison there is a German workshop fiddle circa 1740's, I believe, played after the J hole. It is a VERY good sounding workshop fiddle that used to be the former resident Violinist for Stanford University. I do like its sound better, but the Jhole is not too bad, Its got a lot better as the varnish has cured and the strings have stretched a bit.So there you have it! thats not comming in all the way?...the file is 1.42 mb...but when it down loads only part goes thru? are any of you gettng the whole file with both violins played? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jezzupe Report post Posted June 27, 2010 thats not comming in all the way?...the file is 1.42 mb...but when it down loads only part goes thru? are any of you gettng the whole file with both violins played? again? jholesample.mp3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jezzupe Report post Posted June 27, 2010 again?jholesample.mp3 Well I only seem to be able to get part of it, the end is cut, but you get a little of both, I dunno? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron MacDonald Report post Posted June 27, 2010 Well I only seem to be able to get part of it, the end is cut, but you get a little of both, I dunno? I got both though a bit less of the German one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jezzupe Report post Posted June 27, 2010 I got both though a bit less of the German one. Well I edited the post and reloaded the file. It seems to be in the site all the way at the full 1.42, but when trying to download the file myself to hear it back it tool 3 times of downloading and replacing the existing file in order for the full 37 seconds to download....so I dunno, one may have to download it a couple of times to get it to come thru right. Pay attention to the download bar, if it stops short of 1.4 you did'nt get it all. I hope you guys can hear it. As always I appreciate any OPINIONS ....good or bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven Hawk Report post Posted June 28, 2010 Beautiful job... It's good to know there's a few experimenters out there. I'm heading to town today to get me some oil based spar varnish... Rick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jezzupe Report post Posted June 28, 2010 Beautiful job... It's good to know there's a few experimenters out there. I'm heading to town today to get me some oil based spar varnish... Rick Hi Rick, those look real cool, could you post some biger pictures? I was hoping some people would comment on the sound, but I guess not. Lydon, I'll call latter tonight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COB3 Report post Posted June 28, 2010 I was unable to get the sound to load. Sorry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iburkard Report post Posted June 28, 2010 The sound is fine for me... windows7 and linux as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jezzupe Report post Posted June 28, 2010 I was unable to get the sound to load. Sorry. I'm sorry to here that, I'd love to hear your opinion and anybody elses. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jezzupe Report post Posted June 28, 2010 The sound is fine for me... windows7 and linux as well. And?....the sound?, will you be the first to dare utter an opinion? or is it too much fun?, you would have worked out well at Gitmo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arglebargle Report post Posted June 28, 2010 oops. I guess a j-hole's not what I assumed it was. Proceed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jezzupe Report post Posted June 28, 2010 oops. I guess a j-hole's not what I assumed it was. Proceed. Ian generally keeps that coverd up, and, I don't think I'd want to take a picture of it, nor would he want we to carve at it with a knife ut no, the J hole is merely a replacement for the f hole, unless your the curious type Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rokovak Report post Posted June 29, 2010 How about simply reversing the J-holes? Now they look like fish hooks. Fish holes. I also like your new headstock design better than the Star of Bethlehem thing you had going before. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven Hawk Report post Posted June 29, 2010 Hi Ian Here's some pictures of my seventh and latest experiment. The top, sides, and back are made from cedar fencing. The neck is maple and walnut and the fingerboard and tailpiece are walnut. The pegs are drum stick (hickory?)and walnut. The bridge is elk horn and the nut is fret wire. The leather strap is used like a rifle sling so I don't need a chin or shoulder rest. I like it but my Lady doesn't, and who knows if a real player would. I made my own varnish on this one out of a mixture of linseed, rosin, and amber shellac. I normally just use amber shellac, but decided to take a walk on the wild side. I've got to find a good player around here to get some feedback. I know what I like, but ... Later... Rick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iburkard Report post Posted June 29, 2010 The J hole violin sounds clearer, but doesn't have as much volume (bass/rumble/roundess) as the German one. I bet with the same intensity as you did on the German one the J hole could win. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iburkard Report post Posted June 29, 2010 Rick, that is a crazy violin. Is it easy to hold your instrument when playing? The surface area at the rest a chin seems minimal. :mellow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iburkard Report post Posted June 29, 2010 How about simply reversing the J-holes? That doesn't look too shabby... just need to move the Js away from the bridge line so that it isn't prone to cracking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven Hawk Report post Posted June 29, 2010 Rick, that is a crazy violin. Is it easy to hold your instrument when playing? The surface area at the rest a chin seems minimal. :mellow Hi Ian I put normal chin rests on the first three I built but find the sling thing gives me freedom. I seriously doubt if a "real" player will like it, but who knows. The 120 degree angle @ 6" on each side is ample room for a chin rest but requires some work to get it to fit the taper. Later... Rick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jezzupe Report post Posted June 29, 2010 Hi Ian I put normal chin rests on the first three I built but find the sling thing gives me freedom. I seriously doubt if a "real" player will like it, but who knows. The 120 degree angle @ 6" on each side is ample room for a chin rest but requires some work to get it to fit the taper. Later... Rick Cool stuff, I like it a lot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jezzupe Report post Posted June 29, 2010 How about simply reversing the J-holes? Now they look like fish hooks. Fish holes. I also like your new headstock design better than the Star of Bethlehem thing you had going before. That is pretty cool, never woulda thunk it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jezzupe Report post Posted June 29, 2010 The J hole violin sounds clearer, but doesn't have as much volume (bass/rumble/roundess) as the German one. I bet with the same intensity as you did on the German one the J hole could win. Thats about how I would sum it up also, thanks for the reply. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
