jezzupe Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Wonderful weather we're having here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobsaunders Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 I think it is very kind of Jezzupe to support me, although I can manage quite well on my own thank-you. I’m sure, if we went for a beer together we would agree on a lot of things, perhaps on the odd few others not, but that goes for just about everyone here on the forum. In the meantime we could surely agree that it’s nobodys perogative to play “gedankenpolizzei” here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctanzio Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 dan_s, "Patronizing" does not mean what you think it means. I was quite explicit in posting my displeasure. So you think it is an "opinion" that the holocaust occurred? Interesting.... (Now I am being patronizing.) At least jezzupe had the good sense to delete his inappropriate posts. Having a social link to one genocide does not give you a free pass to minimize the tragedy of another. You might want to reconsider what you have posted regarding this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jeffrey Holmes Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Each one of the boards on Maestronet includes guidelines outlining the intended focus of the discussions. Please keep these guidelines in mind before posting. I get cranky when I have to do this much editing and it's difficult to be selective. If I missed one of the gems in this thread, someone let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actonern Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Do you get cranky with holocaust denial, pushback, or just the whole icky thing? There are days when we get out of bed and have to stand for something? "This is a violin oasis" is well and good, till it isn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Holmes Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 You are welcome to stand for something, but we all have an opportunity to choose an appropriate place to do it. I sometimes use my Facebook page. Here, "standing for something" off subject often means "highjack the subject, upset some members, and make work for the moderator". Many discussions have a habit of migrating... and I often let them run... but if members keep their heads about the purpose of these boards, there is much less chance of a train wreck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melvin Goldsmith Posted November 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Sorry to the moderator.....It all comes back to basic manners....Thanks to everyone who replied to the topic I posted.actual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Holmes Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Melvin, I don't recall you had anything to apologize for... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Time to move on and refocus on the topic - The Strad's posters. Just out of interest, what year where the first posters included? I think there have been two a year, unless I'm mistaken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Slight Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Just out of interest, what year where the first posters included? I think there have been two a year, unless I'm mistaken. I think it must have been in the mid 80's when the first ones were done, but that's just a guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobsaunders Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Just out of interest, what year where the first posters included? I think there have been two a year, unless I'm mistaken. The first poster was the Muir-MacKenzie “long” Strad in the early 80’s. This was because that was the fiddle that co-incidetly hapened to be lying around on Roger’s table when the then editor, Anne Inglis visited the workshop in Bremen, and got ganged up on for having nowt worth reading in her Magazine, and asked for positive suggestions instead of critisism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Thanks for the anecdotal piece of history, Jacob. What other suggestions were made (politely), I wonder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Anyone else see this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin Prestwich Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Anyone else see this? Anyone else see this? Indeed! I just ordered the "Plowden" and the "Titian". I am, however, still looking around for a "Betts" poster. Does anyone have a clue where I could find one of those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muswell Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Anyone else see this? Yes, and my copy of the Plowden arrived just before I got the e-mail about the offer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violadamore Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 Apparently, somebody reads us We are offering you 2 for 1 across our entire range of posters - the perfect festive gift for instrument lovers everywhere Built up over decades, The Strad's poster collection includes violins, violas, cellos, double basses and Baroque instruments, with an emphasis on the so-called 'golden age' of Cremonese lutherie. Each poster includes detailed measurements of the instrument – all the information necessary to make copies or to study the intricacies of the maker's craft. To claim your offer, select your posters via the online store and enter code WINTERSALE in the 'Coupon/Voucher' box in your Shopping Basket. Browse our entire range of instrument posters here 'Titian' Antonio Stradivari violin, 1715 poster The 'Titian' Stradivari of 1715 has long been counted among the finest violins of the maker's golden period. It has revealed itself to be a formidable concert instrument of unusual power and scope, remarkable for its focus and resilience under the bow. The violin was dubbed 'Titian' by the French dealer Albert Caressa because of its clear orange–red colour, which reminded him of the work of the famous Venetian painter. Includes photographs, scans and measurements. Antonio Stradivari 'Messiah' violin 1716 poster Stradivari's 1716 'Messiah' violin is one of the most coveted in the world. The pristine condition of the instrument, made during his 'golden period' and barely played since then, offers unique insights into the mind of the great master. Includes photographs, scans and measurements. Guarneri 'del Gesù' 'Plowden' violin 1735 poster One of the finest and most acclaimed 'del Gesù' instruments in existence, the 'Plowden' is striking in its vivid freshness and particularly notable for the intense orange–red varnish on its stunning one-piece back. Includes scans and measurements. 'Sleeping Beauty' Montagnana cello 1739 poster Called 'the Mighty Venetian' by novelist Charles Reade, Domenico Montagnana is venerated as one of the greatest cello makers. This 1739 instrument is a mature example of his craft, with beautiful deep-flamed maple and well-matched pine, and thickly laid-on red–golden varnish. Includes measurements. Voucher code: WINTERSALEOffer will expire on 24 December Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roderick Quiros Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 the packaging/shipping will kill you though; there seems to be a separate charge for each poster ordered despite the fact that several posters can be placed in a single tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Churchill Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 I ordered a bunch and there was a single shipping charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Churchill Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 The first poster was the Muir-MacKenzie “long” Strad in the early 80’s. This was because that was the fiddle that co-incidetly hapened to be lying around on Roger’s table when the then editor, Anne Inglis visited the workshop in Bremen, and got ganged up on for having nowt worth reading in her Magazine, and asked for positive suggestions instead of critisism. The first one I came across was the Guarneri ‘del Gesu’ violin 1733 in April'84, then the G.B. Guadagnini's ‘Lachmann Schwechter’ 1776 violin in Feb-85. Then the Muir-Mackenzie followed in December. But that's reconstructed from old ads, so I could be wrong. Perhaps these were re-issued? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonLeister Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I received an answer from the publisher of the Strad pertaining to Melvin's original post. 'We have indeed received confirmation from the publishers, that unfortunately they will not be providing free posters within the copies of The Strad Magazine, however as a long time subscriber there will be one last poster that we will be sent to you with February 2016 issue of the publication.' I begged them to keep including the posters because, like Melvin, that is my main reason for subscribing. *sigh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlecollector Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Well i got my Del Gesu Brusilaw poster today with the magazine. Poster looks quite nice ,though i did cancel my automatic subscription back in December. The only critisism i see at the moment is the side view ct scan is very blurry to say the least!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Chanot Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Received mine with the mag today as well. I suppose they had to do something as they no doubt were worried about losing subscribers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melvin Goldsmith Posted January 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 I received the mag today...no poster with it in my case.....maybe that's what one gets for being a trouble maker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Molnar Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 The publishing business is in dire straits thanks to the Internet and electronic media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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