jacobsaunders Report post Posted October 2, 2020 You didn't answer my question Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Violadamore Report post Posted October 2, 2020 Just now, jacobsaunders said: You didn't answer my question No, Jacob, I'm not in some sort of delirium. Are you unfamiliar with the usual appearance of Chinese student fiddles? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wood Butcher Report post Posted October 2, 2020 4 hours ago, Violadamore said: OK, IMHO, you have a very good quality commercially made Chinese violin with some custom design changes made to simulate a better-quality circa 1900 Markneukirchen trade violin. How well does it sound and play? I don't think there are any "custom design changes" at all, or that it is simulating "better quality circa 1900 Markneukirchen trade violin" 40 minutes ago, Violadamore said: OK, Jacob, what would you identify it as, bearing in mind that an ordinary Chinese trade-fiddle, being based on the old Mirecourt variety, design-wise, has center cleats, pointy rib corners, bitter-end throat flutes, and no delta on the scroll back? Usually, when they want one to look "German", they just use brown varnish on it (think, "Johannes Köhr"). With this one, somebody went well beyond that. No they don't. Almost all of the Chinese student fiddles I've had the misfortune to see don't have the fluting carved to the end, usually it stops way short. The rib ends are often around 1.5mm and more. 27 minutes ago, Violadamore said: No, Jacob, I'm not in some sort of delirium. Are you unfamiliar with the usual appearance of Chinese student fiddles? All Chinese fiddles must look the same, even though there will be hundreds of workshops churning these things out on a variety of patterns? Does an Eastman VL80 look like a Jay Haide? No, they don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Violadamore Report post Posted October 2, 2020 10 minutes ago, Wood Butcher said: I don't think there are any "custom design changes" at all, or that it is simulating "better quality circa 1900 Markneukirchen trade violin" No they don't. Almost all of the Chinese student fiddles I've had the misfortune to see don't have the fluting carved to the end, usually it stops way short. The rib ends are often around 1.5mm and more. All Chinese fiddles must look the same, even though there will be hundreds of workshops churning these things out on a variety of patterns? Does an Eastman VL80 look like a Jay Haide? No, they don't. Okay, whatever. I gave my opinion. It's not worth arguing about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacobsaunders Report post Posted October 2, 2020 59 minutes ago, Violadamore said: No, Jacob, I'm not in some sort of delirium. Last time I had a (very) high fever and I got taken to hospital in an ambulance, I was convinced in my delirium that it wasn’t a proper hospital at all, but some dubious Chinese human trafficking factory Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sospiri Report post Posted October 2, 2020 Full moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HoGo Report post Posted October 2, 2020 19 hours ago, Kheong said: Thanks for sharing so many pointers. Learnt alot. Maybe just to share a little more, this violin was passed from a French friend who is a rather passionate violin player and kept for some years thereafter. The "cracked" surface is evident on most part throughout the front and back. Suspect these were done to give a vintage look.. Just a side question... How do you think this artificial texture was done? My first impression was a wire brush taken in short movements to not fully cured varnish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delabo Report post Posted October 2, 2020 2 hours ago, HoGo said: Just a side question... How do you think this artificial texture was done? My first impression was a wire brush taken in short movements to not fully cured varnish. I have no idea how it was done but it looks very much like a wallpaper flower design when viewed close up. It would make an interesting desktop background. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeorgeH Report post Posted October 2, 2020 2 hours ago, HoGo said: How do you think this artificial texture was done? I wonder why it was done. Is it supposed to imitate craqueleur? It looks awful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhilipKT Report post Posted October 2, 2020 16 hours ago, jacobsaunders said: Last time I had a (very) high fever and I got taken to hospital in an ambulance, I was convinced in my delirium that it wasn’t a proper hospital at all, but some dubious Chinese human trafficking factory Maybe it was, and you’re a Doppelgänger? And those dreams you're having are memories? welp, there’s MY contribution... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhilipKT Report post Posted October 2, 2020 16 hours ago, jacobsaunders said: Last time I had a (very) high fever and I got taken to hospital in an ambulance, I was convinced in my delirium that it wasn’t a proper hospital at all, but some dubious Chinese human trafficking factory “SOYLENT GREEN IS MADE OF PEOPLE!!” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rue Report post Posted October 3, 2020 1 hour ago, PhilipKT said: “SOYLENT GREEN IS MADE OF PEOPLE!!” Had to look that up... I wonder if the drink was named after the movie? *gag* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhilipKT Report post Posted October 3, 2020 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Rue said: Had to look that up... I wonder if the drink was named after the movie? *gag* “Gives it that special zesty taste!” seriously, you never saw the movie? A dystopian classic, based on the Harry Harrison book “MAKE ROOM! MAKE ROOM!” Which was the most depressing thing I ever read from his pen. Those are the final words in the movie. I wonder how soon we’ll get there? Edited October 3, 2020 by PhilipKT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rue Report post Posted October 3, 2020 1 hour ago, PhilipKT said: ... seriously, you never saw the movie? A dystopian classic, based on the Harry Harrison book ... I saw 200 Motels. Does that make up for it? ...still don't know what it was about... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kheong Report post Posted October 5, 2020 On 10/2/2020 at 9:45 AM, Violadamore said: OK, IMHO, you have a very good quality commercially made Chinese violin with some custom design changes made to simulate a better-quality circa 1900 Markneukirchen trade violin. How well does it sound and play? Not sure if it is due to the strings (windings similar to Obligato?), but it sounded more focused with deeper lower register than the Emmanuel Wilfer violin I've got, just not quite as powerful as the Conrad Gotz. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wood Butcher Report post Posted October 5, 2020 14 hours ago, Kheong said: Not sure if it is due to the strings (windings similar to Obligato?) Those are not Obligatos. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
