cellopera Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 Do these fittings come close to the quality of Bois d‘Harmonie? https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ssn=lankuishuang&store_name=charmingsongviolinstore&_dmd=2&_oac=1&_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2562 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wood Butcher Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 Bois d’Harmonie must be close to the pinnacle of fittings. Cheap Chinese rip offs will not be remotely close to that level of design or quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Brown Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 Unless you need carved fittings I have been very pleased with Otto Tempel. DLB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guido Posted August 14, 2022 Report Share Posted August 14, 2022 Hit and miss. I have bought cheap stuff from China that turned out a useful budget alternative on student violins; as well as stuff that went straight from the package into the bin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Holmes Posted August 14, 2022 Report Share Posted August 14, 2022 Moved by moderator... Would like to keep Ebay offerings out of the pegbox forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragslap Posted August 19, 2022 Report Share Posted August 19, 2022 On 8/13/2022 at 2:07 PM, Dwight Brown said: Unless you need carved fittings I have been very pleased with Otto Tempel. DLB $00-500 dollars for a set??? Not unless they are made of gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wood Butcher Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 11 hours ago, fragslap said: $00-500 dollars for a set??? Not unless they are made of gold. While they would appear not to be the right fittings for you, it's worth remembering that some people have expensive instruments, where in comparison, the cost of fittings like this, is insignificant. Some people also get enjoyment from nice things, and appreciate the quality of their work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Brown Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 On 8/19/2022 at 4:43 PM, fragslap said: $00-500 dollars for a set??? Not unless they are made of gold. The guy I get fittings from is in Canada and he has Tempel violin sets for about $300.00. I usually spend less because I use a center chinrest that is pretty cheap and I grind on them myself until they suit me. I usually only buy Pegs, Tailpiece and End Pin. I promise Bois d‘Harmonie fittings would be a lot more especially the carved ones. Yes the Tempel fittings are worth it. as are B&C and our own Mr. Meyer. I have a feeling that I would like some of Bois d‘Harmonie's carved pegs for an instrument some day but I have never found a price on them $$$$! I'm sure. This viola had ebony Tempel fittings. They are fairly plain without pips, etc. but very comfortable to turn. (16" Viola by Joshua Beyer) This is the guy I get fittings from, I don't know a dealer for Otto Tempel in the US (There probably is one) Lemuel is extremely accommodating and puts up with me. https://www.violins.ca/index.html DLB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Holmes Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 12 hours ago, Dwight Brown said: This viola had ebony Tempel fittings. They are fairly plain without pips, etc. but very comfortable to turn. (16" Viola by Joshua Beyer) This is the guy I get fittings from, I don't know a dealer for Otto Tempel in the US (There probably is one) Lemuel is extremely accommodating and puts up with me. https://www.violins.ca/index.html DLB Yup. The style fittings on your viola are the style of Tempels I stock for everyday use. Very well made, good wood and comfortable to use. Frankly, I stay far away from the derth of cheap fittings available these days. If I'm going to do the job, I want to be proud of the results. You mentioned a couple other fitting makers I sometimes use... and there are a few others I can think of, but between design, material, workmanship and finish, there aren't many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Brown Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 I was in a strange pipless mood:-) DLB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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