jandepora Posted July 10, 2020 Report Share Posted July 10, 2020 "retabli" is not the same as restored? Could be the word for the edge doubling of the inside of the top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garth E. Posted July 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2020 7 minutes ago, jandepora said: "retabli" is not the same as restored? Could be the word for the edge doubling of the inside of the top? Like "retabled" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Appleman Posted July 10, 2020 Report Share Posted July 10, 2020 43 minutes ago, Delabo said: Thanks for that information about French through necks. With regard to the word "retabli" - it jogged some memory cells and I looked at a violin I own and took this picture through the f hole which seems similar........... it seems to say "retabli par Caufoin Neuchateau 1865" if this is any help with unlocking the mystery word ? This is the same name and city inside the Chappuy viola I mentioned earlier. It does seem to be an old term for repair or restoration. I believe i was mistaken when I wrote earlier about it not being "luthier-speak." It's not something a contemporary french luthier would say, but it does seem to have been used in the 19th century. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Appleman Posted July 10, 2020 Report Share Posted July 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, Garth E. said: Like "retabled" No, not retabled, , but re-established, brought back into working order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Appleman Posted July 10, 2020 Report Share Posted July 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Garth E. said: Ok Photos like this are much more helpful for trying to identify a violin. I do think Frebrunet is a strong possibility. I would recommend contacting Rampal in Paris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garth E. Posted July 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2020 22 hours ago, Michael Appleman said: Photos like this are much more helpful for trying to identify a violin. I do think Frebrunet is a strong possibility. I would recommend contacting Rampal in Paris. Michael on your recommendation I'll contact Rampal. Extremely grateful for your help with my violin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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