PASEWICZ Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Don't forget my Brothel business. Link I think it is good to have something to fall back on if this violinmaking thing doesn't work out. JP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeyerFittings Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Don't forget my Brothel business. Link Don't sell yourself short, David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Coggins Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 I think it is good to have something to fall back on if this violinmaking thing doesn't work out.JP I couldn't think of anything better to fall back on! Or even forwards for that matter. David... I just don't know where you find the time for all your activities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnybear Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 so David, perhaps you could comment on who makes the best choppers...Orange County or Big Bear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Don't forget my Brothel business. Link Franchise opportunities? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzupe Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Tom Croen, Anne Cole, I haven't heard one of David's violins, but I really like him.......most times. Whats that you say about gift certificates to your side biz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzupe Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Franchise opportunities? I got the perfect name...Sex and Violins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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David Burgess Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 David... I just don't know where you find the time for all your activities. Actually, most of my time is spent as an environmental activist, working to reduce the blight on the environment caused by fat men in speedos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Coggins Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Actually, most of my time is spent as an environmental activist, working to reduce the blight on the environment caused by fat men in speedos. Ah, you should definitely visit Australia then. You could do a lot of good work on Bondi Beach! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeyerFittings Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Actually, most of my time is spent as an environmental activist, working to reduce the blight on the environment caused by fat men in speedos. I hope they don't have a courtyard pool in Cleveland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Nedregard Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Best living maker? Come on, how dull. I prefer dead makers. This preference makes it a bit less interesting to hang out with your colleagues, but they never argue with you and you can "explain" their style and work to everyone with very little risk of being contradicted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~ Ben Conover Posted October 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Good point Magnus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~ Ben Conover Posted October 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Good point Magnus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Molnar Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Hmm. I see that my post disappeared. Must be another wonderful feature of our new crackerjack server. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Hi out there....You know this could be a very instructive thread. Don't be shy. We all have favorites....fess up! #2 for me: Raymond Schryer. Huge tie for 3rd. On we go, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronos Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Hey David, your area is under the Famiglia Manfio jurisdiction, you can't open a brothel there without our blessings!!! What if he doesn't listen? Will you break his strings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronos Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Back on topic: I don't know who's the best maker, but the maker I admire most is Michael Darnton for all the info he's shared with us. It's just a shame he doesn't post as often as he used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janito Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Hi out there....You know this could be a very instructive thread. Don't be shy. We all have favorites....fess up! What's the metric - consistency or on-off, idiosyncratic brilliance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 What's the metric - consistency or on-off, idiosyncratic brilliance? Either would work. But consistent brilliance + that drop dead "Will you look at THAT" are closer for me. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael K. Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 I think you can only call a contemporary Violinmaker "the best" or put him in the top range when he reached a high age and you can take look back about his life-time achievement. Actually mediahype or high saleprices at auction can only be a suggesting. One of my favorites still living and working makers is Mittenwald based Joseph Kantuscher. I think he is now over 85 years old. He start at Mittenwald 1946 and reached opus no. 500 in the year 1985 by his own hand (yes he had some help). He won prices in the 60`s and was a past VSA and other competition judge member. But away from others today he create a unique and personal style, and get highly recognition with it. Model, arching, and most his famous "baroque" style on the edgework and scroll. His style is constantly the same from the first Instrument to the present day wich makes him absolute unique today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~ Ben Conover Posted October 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Interesting photo Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uguntde Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 On 10/15/2010 at 2:52 PM, JohnCockburn said: I'm saying nowt as it would seem creepy to name your friends but might cause offence to name someone else! But while you mention it I've seen a gentleman called Victor Unsworth described as "one of the best living English makers" by a UK dealer. I have never heard of him or seen any of his instruments. Anyone know anything about him? I have seen two Unsworth violins, which I also had a chance to play. Both good instruments with a great sound. Here you can see one: https://www.isabellesviolins.org/unsworth/, good making, but nothing that others couldn't do. I am not fond of his varnish, but this is a matter of taste. For violas and UK I have seen many by William Piper which had an amazing tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uguntde Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 On 10/15/2010 at 9:09 PM, Roger Hill said: perhaps OT, but give us your impressions of the Bergonzi and Testore compared to the Strad. And, BTW, which ones were they? Thanks, On 10/14/2010 at 12:04 PM, ~ Ben Conover said: When I look at the work of Roger Hargrave I'm amazed. There's so much to learn from his writing, and to see from his work. Here's some of his work, if you haven't already seen it :http://www.roger-hargrave.de/Seiten/englis...Instrumente.htm Most amazing about Roger Hargrave is his scientific approach and his ability to describe what he does and how. With this alone he has left a legacy. I have seen one of his instruments which was also very nice, both in workmanship and sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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