Rue Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 5 minutes ago, Shelbow said: Maybe bridge cutting is also a fetish for some! There might be some interesting videos out there on the dark web....... There's a dark web interest in violin bridges??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rue Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 BTW...nice book! I love pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baroquecello Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 I have to agree with @jacobsaunders on his idea that a book on old bridges would have been much more interesting. There is a sore lack of info available regarding the setup of early instruments. A rich catalogue of bridges from important centres of Instrument making, covering especially pre 20th century bridges is sorely needed. On your website, there is no info on thickness, tilt, and weight, which are very important factors for setup and the tonal character of a bridge. Are those included in the book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wood Butcher Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 51 minutes ago, jacobsaunders said: Has anyone ever called you a weirdo? I guess you will not be interested in my book of used rosin backings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violinbridges Posted October 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 these are old bridges and definately A rich catalogue of bridges from important centers of Instrument making ranging from 1780 to the present day and yes on the website there are weights and measurements, you just need to login in to see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rue Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 I see that Gerard will be busy planning a companion Volume! Description: Now that we know exactly what we are looking at, let's delve into the details of historical bridge engineering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wood Butcher Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, Rue said: Now that we know exactly what we are looking at, let's delve into the details of historical bridge engineering. I think the Romans had that worked out quite well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violinbridges Posted October 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 Thanks @Rueno plans for anything else but love the rosin idea I loved Andrew Carruthers button website which I thinks been taken down by the trolls perhaps too hardcore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violinbridges Posted October 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 had a bit of time and managed to add weight based shipping to all areas which is much cheaper for multiple copies, and refunded a few people who overpaid. Also added ups ground which is slower and much cheaper to the usa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonLeister Posted October 22, 2020 Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 Are measurements of the bridges in the book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violinbridges Posted October 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 @DonLeister I did think about this originally, not all of the bridges included had measurements taken at the time, and I wanted it to be consistent and didnt want it to become too huge. So all measurements and weights are on the website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bress Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 5 hours ago, violinbridges said: @DonLeister I did think about this originally, not all of the bridges included had measurements taken at the time, and I wanted it to be consistent and didnt want it to become too huge. So all measurements and weights are on the website. That's unfortunate. Looks like I'll have to add a lot of footnotes to my copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Slight Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 4:05 PM, violinbridges said: The Morris & Smith Bridge is one of my favorites, perfect wood and beautifully cut and designed Do you know who cut this one for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Darnton Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 !!! I don't think I have ever received a book faster from anyone except Amazon's overnight shipping! It's a lovely project and a fine book. I have always regretted that someday, eventually, the website would disappear and there'd be nothing left for anyone to see, but now I have the book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Norfleet Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 On 10/22/2020 at 10:37 AM, violinbridges said: Also added ups ground which is slower and much cheaper to the usa I'm not seeing that option now. Did you remove it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violinbridges Posted October 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 @Mark Norfleeetit is still there but the site uses ip detection to find your locality, sometimes that doesnt work. best bet if your interested in a slower cheaper postage please get in touch and send me a message either here or on the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violinbridges Posted October 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 13 hours ago, Michael Darnton said: !!! I don't think I have ever received a book faster from anyone except Amazon's overnight shipping! It's a lovely project and a fine book. I have always regretted that someday, eventually, the website would disappear and there'd be nothing left for anyone to see, but now I have the book! Many thanks Michael that means allot. The website needs a bit of tlc as getting a bit old now but will try and keep it up as long as I can. Much respect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Fuss Posted October 25, 2020 Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 I just saw the daily email from International Violin... the book is offered at an introductory price of $9500! Admittedly, I'm not very awake yet but it might be a slow-mover at that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violinbridges Posted October 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 wow, that allot of profit for them. I am sure its a typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Fuss Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 25 minutes ago, violinbridges said: wow, that allot of profit for them. I am sure its a typo Yup. The website link showed a decimal point ($95.00) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violinbridges Posted December 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 Thanks all for your interest and orders, A few people wanted to delve more into the measurements than aesthetics so I am now making a downloadable measurements companion for all the bridges in the master section. Should be available very soon. Happy Holidays All Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bress Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 That's great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violinbridges Posted December 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 It is, something extra for free is a rarity these days. If you have ordered the book please reply to the original order email and I will reply and send the link to the free download. many thanks again and happy approaching holidays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobsaunders Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, violinbridges said: It is, something extra for free is a rarity these days. It's only free if you don't have to buy the book first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violinbridges Posted December 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 bah humbug something extra for holidays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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