Michael_Molnar Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 I never heard of Old Woods ebony polish. Are you sure that's what it is called? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bress Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 I never heard of Old Woods ebony polish. Are you sure that's what it is called? Cremona tools has a product by that name. Not sure if it's the same stuff Matt's using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Noykos Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 I never heard of Old Woods ebony polish. Are you sure that's what it is called? Cremona tools has a product by that name. Not sure if it's the same stuff Matt's using. http://www.metmusic.com/varnish/old-wood-varnish/extra-products/27681/old-wood-ebony-polish-20cc/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not telling Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 While I was checking out the auction page just now I saw the bid go up to $3450 from $3400. Huzzah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James M. Jones Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Huzzah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James M. Jones Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Viola Auction: http://www.biddingowl.com/Auction/item-detail.cfm?auctionID=5799&ItemID=191624&viewType=1&style=29&font=2&catName=Musical+Instrument just in case anyone is interested.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 That's 2 new bids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockybaroque Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 For those with long fingers and deep pockets, still undecided, here are some reference points: L&C $5,839 carbon-fibre: (https://luisandclark.com/product/viola/) Jay Heide à l'ancienne $3,200.00 à l'ancienne "Maggini" $3,400.00 (http://www.ifshinviolins.com/JayHaideInstruments.aspx) No offence to above producers, but this viola is still undervalued. Rocky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 One hour left... current bid is $3,600 http://www.biddingow...ical Instrument Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Doran Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Sold to Peter Schmitt for $3700. Congratulations to everyone involved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not telling Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 I'll miss following the progress on this good project for a good cause. Anyone up for doing it again? The American Viola Society has a festival and players'competition in June... (lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rue Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 Wasn't he the person bidding on it from the get go? I guess he really wanted it! I hope he is very pleased with his new viola. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rue Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 Btw...don't we have an on-the-spot reporter? Where's our play-by-play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Molnar Posted November 15, 2015 Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 Here's a photo of the team at the Baltimore 2015 VSA at the close of the auction. Joe Robson, Matthew Noykos, Dwight Brown, Christopher Jacoby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted November 15, 2015 Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 Joe doesn't look anything like his avatar. Curious... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rue Posted November 15, 2015 Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 Do you look like Calvin? Why am I chanelling Alfred E. Neumann? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted November 15, 2015 Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 Joe doesn't look anything like his avatar. Curious... Curiouser and curiouser...I had my Joe the varnish guy costume on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James M. Jones Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Would have loved to attend the conference, but ya can't always get what ya want..... also kinda sad to see this thread wind down. All good things come to an end.... My sincere thanks goes out to Dwight and all, talk about value added products!.... , I personally learned a tremendous amount,had a great time, working with and getting to better know you all, and, would do it again in a heart beat. Given the recent terrible events throughout the world, it's a genuine pleasure to work on a project that brings life, love, and joy, if even only a little, to the world. Enjoy Peter , and a hearty virtual handshake to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rue Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 So? All told...was it a successful project? Did it raise enough money? If you had it to do over...what would you change and why? Just looking for concluding thoughts and input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Molnar Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 I never heard of Old Woods ebony polish. Are you sure that's what it is called? I saw it at the VSA. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Brown Posted November 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 I look old..... My great and sincere thanks to everyone involved. I cannot express how grateful I am to everyone involved and to the VSA for welcoming a harebrained guy from South Texas to participate in such a great shindig! I am forever in your debt guys, thank you for letting me help! Onward and Upward! DLB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actonern Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 You don't look old! You look like Santa! Timeless, can we say??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Brown Posted November 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 You don't look old! You look like Santa! Timeless, can we say??? But I got to bring home a toy! I was playing my new Joshua Beyer Violin! Sublime! DLB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 So? All told...was it a successful project? Did it raise enough money? If you had it to do over...what would you change and why? Just looking for concluding thoughts and input. For my part I found the venture very successful. The chance to work with the group of makers..some I knew and some I didn't...and the fact that we actually got done in time for VSA ....was very satisfying. As for the $$, the price was very close to my original guesstimate. I understand that this has expanded a bit. Someone made up the difference and now we have endowed 4 - $1000 scholarships. If I were to do this again I would hope for a bit longer time line. One further request. A number of people,particularly students I work with, are going through the thread. Is there a volunteer to edit the thread? We should have just the pictures and building commentary to use for teaching. I have [finally] hired someone to fix my web site and I will include the Group build if I can. on we go, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGV Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 But I got to bring home a toy! I was playing my new Joshua Beyer Violin! Sublime! DLB It will be great if you could post some videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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