HOW TO: Clean your Violin, Viola, Cello or Double Bass
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- Опубликовано: 15 июл 2024
- **For specific COVID-19 cleaning, please see our other video on how to disinfect your instrument**
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In this video David Glanville explains how to clean your string instrument using a variety of cleaning products, all available online at www.violins.com.au or from 'The Sydney String Centre', 314 High St. Chatswood NSW 2067
Here is a link to cleaners and polishers on our website:
www.violins.com.au/collection... 
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I just throw mine in the washer. Saves time and does a great job.
mmmm.... yes, soggy violin haha
LibzyTheLebsian
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Jon Can XD I put mine in the bathtub when I want to take a bath. That's why we smell the same.
Lmao
SACRILEGIOUS! If you can wash it slowly, you can wash it quickly.
This is very helpful! I just got a new violin a couple of months ago & love it and want to keep it nice as long as possible!
Thank you David. I bought a DAVId HOPF yesterday $200 stamped inside and out no paper tag inside.
It is very dirty still has the most amazing sound. I have never touched a fiddle with such a sound
Thank you SO much this was SO helpful
Good video,especially the bit about having a professional clean good instruments. Best wishes to you.
A violin made of 'timber'!?
Timber for houses, 'wood' for instruments surely.... S
Thank you!!!
Awesome video! Does it matter what kind of detergent I use?
Thank you for the lesson
Awesome video
Im wondering if you can use guitar cleaner for violins? I have it on hand along with lemon oil and guitars are also wood instruments with a finish but idk if that wouldn't work
Using detergent to clean the VIOLIN ?????? I am shocked !!!!
They use gallons of it to clean Wild Life like birds after Oil Spills.... so one drop to clean finger oils off of wood sounds pretty reasonable.
Firebrand That REALLY depends on the type of varnish.
So . . . I came here to ask what grade of sandpaper I should use to clean my fiddle.
I will see myself out . . .
Thanks sir!
thank you~^^
You're welcome 😊
gonna try to clean/save the violin I got for Christmas as a kid wish me luck
don't do it at home wait 😟
What about the back?
I use a cleaner polish from Ken Smith Basses to maintain my electric and double basses, bodies and fretboards. I save the detergent for my dirty dishes.
What is the "mild detergent" you're using?
So question. We have an old strad copy. Would you say that is has a spirit based varnish that can be cleaned? There is no country of origin inside so we aren't sure where it was made. Possibly US. Pretty sure it's from around the 20's 30's. It has so much grime build up it looks pretty bad so I would love to be able to clean it. And when you say detergent what type are you referring to? Dish washing liquid?
Hi there, thanks for the comment. Your violin probably does have a spirit based varnish, however you should still be able to clean it with the light, damp cloth (with mild dishwashing liquid) and the petz rosin remover. If you are hesitant about doing it yourself we strongly recommend taking it to a Luthier and they'll be able to clean it for you. After it is nice and clean always remember to wipe down your instrument after every time you play using a dry microfibre cloth :)
I have a regular student Hora violin, and I have been using Alcohol, just pure alcohol, to clean the body, finger board along with the chin rest. My violin is not that shiny, it didn't come shiny, as far as I remember. Do you think this is going to harm the wood of the instrument on the long run?
Hi Amal, most varnishes are alcohol (spirit) based varnishes, so if you use alcohol on them, it will strip the varnish off. We once accidentally left a violin on top of a piece of paper towel that had metho on it and an hour later it had striped the varnish off right down to the bare wood! In saying that, some cheaper student instruments use a varnish that isn't affected by spirits at all. In our 30 years of operating, we have only found one brand that isn't affected. These instruments have a very very matte finish. We always err on the side of caution with any instrument, so our advice is always to never use spirits on the body of a violin. Using it on the fingerboard and chin rest is fine, but I would follow the instructions in the video for how to clean the body. If you aren't sharing your violin with anyone at the moment, then there isn't really any need to be disinfecting the whole instrument. Hope that helps!
if I haven't clean my violin which is ard 65 years, and like the guy said that we should maintain and nourish the violin by using that viol thing but I haven't even clean it for 65 years is it ok to apply it now after cleaning the violin but by wiping away the rosin residue only
thanks
no idea if you'll see this? But where can I find the product 'viol' that you show for the fragile antique violin at the end? It's quite hard to search that name and find it?...
Hi there! We actually discontinued the product because we decided that we’d formulate something better :-) but if you google ‘viol polish for violins’ then you should get some results. Our own formula should be ready in the next couple months. :-)
My violin has a really weird perfume smell on the bridge and the wood behind the fingerboard. I dont know if its the varnish or something. How do I get rid of it
Hi there, thanks for the comment. Varnish can sometimes have a smell, especially newer instruments with a spirit based varnish, however if your violin is secondhand then some of the perfume of the previous player may have rubbed off onto the instrument. Can I ask what the make, model and age of the violin is as well as where it was made?
The Sydney String Centre The violin was made this year, but the wood is old. I apologize for not knowing the exact age of the wood, but I estimate that its over a 100 years old. It was made in Chicago, but Im sorry to say that I dont know the model
Hmm... I would probably suggest talking to the maker in this instance. You could probably clean the instrument with Petz rosin remover and this may remove the smell, if not mask it, but best to double check with the maker to make sure you can clean it with this product. Good luck!
The Sydney String Centre Oh ok. Thanks for the advice!
It there a way to get rid of scratches? I play the double bass and its covered in scratched from the person in got it from.
Hi Ella, thanks for the question! To properly repair and colour match the scratches using varnish is a very timely and costly exercise, however if you want to just 'blend' them a little bit, you apply some 'Petz Rosin Remover' to the scratches. It sinks into the exposed wood and darkens the scratches a bit so they don't stand out as much. We use this trick all the time in the store. You could also use a very very very small amount of furniture polish, but we'd recommend trying the Petz Rosin Remover first. Hope this helps! Here is a link to the Rosin Remover on our website: www.violins.com.au/products/petz-rosin-remover-50ml?_pos=1&_sid=ef8e0a34c&_ss=r
This is very bad english
@@EllaMint6111 this is perfectly english what do you mean?😂
@@EllaMint6111 What do you mean by "This is very bad english"? The reply you got was perfect, and went into an informative level of detail. I appreciate TSSC's time, as I've benefitted from their answer as well.
..also..
"English" is a proper noun and should be spelled with a capital letter E.
@@Deluge4000 they were talking abt their own english haha
I play a violin made by Xue Ping Hu himself (ownee of Snow Violins), made in 2008. I need to clean the rosin from the body and part of the fingerboard.
I am pretty sure it has a "modern" Spirit varnish; can I use the Rosin Remover you mentioned and the grease remover?
Hi Ingrid, the Petz rosin remover is quite mild but very effective; we use it on just about everything so i'd say you should be fine to use it on your violin. If you are using detergent to remove grease then just make sure it is very mild... we use the cheap no name brands as they aren't as strong. You may only need to use the rosin remover however so perhaps start with that :)
@@sydneystringcentre Thanks for the quick response!
And by the way, I didn't know people used mild detergent😦 that's crazy.
Anyway, I will get the Rosin Remover! 😄
Hi! can i use this 'petz' cleaner, to clean the rosin in the fingerboard too?
Hi Stoyan, you can use it to clean the fingerboard, however it's very important not to get it on the strings, especially where you bow. This is because it has an oil in it. It's still great for getting rosin off the fingerboard though so if you do use it just use it sparingly so there is less chance of it getting on the strings. :)
thank you!
I purchased my instrument from a pawn shop and it had built up rosin already on it -- should I take different steps to clean it?
Cionnfhaoladh Valdyr go for it
Even tho its like 2 yrs latet
@@israelibinayin7727 🤣
Did you use detergent? That's right, dont cause any damage?
Hi Gregorio, yes just very very mild detergent :)
Ca I clean my violin with a bit of wood furniture spray??
No. Do not use furniture spray. I believe it's the silicon in most of them which can damage the varnish.
Can I use wood cleaner instead 🤔 I am way too scared to use detergent
Hi there! We wouldn’t recommend using any products on your instrument at home that aren’t specifically meant for cleaning a violin except for very mild detergent. This is a very crucial first step which removes dirt and grime so that the instrument cleaning products can do their job :-) only use very mild detergent like a coles or woolworths home brand and make sure you completely wring out the cloth so that it’s not dripping wet. If you have a very old instrument with thinning to no varnish, we recommend taking it to a Luthier to have cleaned. Hope this helps! Good luck!
Would these tips work with a cello?
PunitiveRat hi there! Yes this would work the same way with a cello :-)
Does rosin remover clears varnish also?
Hi there! Rosin remover will only remove rosin residue. You will still need to clean the violin with a lightly damp cloth and a very tiny bit of weak washing liquid to get right of germs, dirt and grime. Before using the rosin remover all over your instrument, be sure to test it out on a small area of your violin (underneath the chin rest would be best) to make sure your varnish isn't affected. Rosing remover is very gentle but it can strip the varnish on some instruments. Hope that helps!
The Sydney String Centre thanks 😊
Reminds me of Bob Ross
how do you clean the chinrest?
+Joannemathilde You can use a simple "strong" cloth and a mixture of soap and a little water. Do not put it on the violin. Only on the cloth and be persistent ;)
+vladykohai What do you mean by strong cloth?
+Joannemathilde Something with strong fabric, like a towel, if you have one to spare. :)
Can i use regular water to clean the violin?
No.
What about half Brazil nut? This was suggested once to me.
Hi there, thanks for your question :-) would you mind clarifying what you mean by half brazil nut? Thanks!
@@sydneystringcentre reply much appreciated. It was suggested to break a Brazil nut in half and use the flat part, or the centre of the nut, part exposed when broken, to rub on violin. The oil from the nut would clean and then you shine with clean cloth, microfibre after. What do you think? For very rosin dirty violin Whiskey was suggested. Also, what's your opinion on this? I suppose the idea is it would evaporate quickly and since it's expensive, people won't be generous with it. I don't play violin, but have some boys who do.
@@derbhileandjohnbuckley5835 thanks for the reply! If it isn't a technique that you've personally tried before we wouldn't risk trying it on your violin. There are plenty of tried and tested products specifically made for cleaning string instruments. The brazil nut technique seems like it would be too harsh and that the whiskey will likely strip the varnish off. If you have excess rosin build-up, try the petz rosin remover (do a sample under the chin rest first before applying it to the rest of the violin) with a soft paper towel. Then if you want a nice shine use the hills polish. If you are looking for an alternative to get gunk off the fingerboard, lemon oil is ok. It is used a lot with guitars. The best way to avoid doing any deep cleaning at all is to always wipe down the instrument after playing with a dry microfibre cloth. Rosin is very easy to get off when it is fresh, but hard to get off if it has been left to cake on the instrument for a while. Good luck!
@@sydneystringcentre thanks for your speedy advice. I'll show your advice to them about the regular cleaning. I suppose making it part of putting violin away is the trick. Your generosity of sharing your experience is much appreciated.
@@derbhileandjohnbuckley5835 no worries :-) here is our video on how to care for a violin - ruclips.net/video/w6cqYlYyYkM/видео.html
1:27 Now you tell me.
at 1:31, "don't do this at home?" then why not show something else?
you know you can damp 100%olive oil on a paper towel and rub the rosin off then take a Clorox wipe or disinfecting wipe and wipe it off.
Asmr
See there, the sugar coating on student violins. It made my opera violin awfully dark, so I scratched it off with my fingernails. I'm done with the top and already started on the bottom. Sounds much nicer already. ;)
Don’t use rosen remover on your instrument ever. The first 3 steps of cleaning are more than enough.
Videos like this are so damaging. For instance, someone is going to use the type of tissue out of a box that has aloe or some other lotion in it. That would be horrible!
Listen, if you actually see dirt and grime on your violin, viola or cello, then take it to a professional luthier to clean. Otherwise, all you need to do is wipe your instrument off with a soft, clean dry cloth, after each time you play it. Don’t forget to do your fingerboard and the neck of the instrument.
the tape is a horrible teaching tool. Great video
theViolinist it's really not though
tapes are wonderful teaching tools...
Depends, it gives the idea of where the note is but some students think that's where the note is all the time. I think students should be given those tapes (Maybe for a couple of months) but also taught how to listen and count first.
I used to think so. I learned without any such aid. However, I have found that initial learning tends to go much smoother with over 90% of my students when I have "accurately" placed tapes. No beginning student is ready to hear or make fine adjustments to their tuning...pythagorean vs just intonation, etc. anyway. I put a tape for the 3rd and 1st fingers. They are tuned respectively to the open strings(Octave for 3rd and 4ths for 1st figner). This helps pretty much every beginning student play much more consistently in tune. The teacher must insist that they learn how to listen to their intonation. The tapes must not be used as a crutch, but rather, an aid. The student should be ready to play without them in a year or so. No additional tapes should be required for shifting or at any point in the future.
I do the same :D! tapes for 1st and 3rd only haha (but theres always a student that put weird tapes on the fingerboard haha)
annoying when they only teach the basics and nit the more advanced cleaning methods, as if the public are stupid and can't make their own decisions as to weather they are comfortable to take the task on. society will get dumber as we keep letting the experts complete every task while we loose the most basic of skills..lets be honest it's not nuclear fission is it? its just understanding what materials your trying to clean and the materials you are using to do that with and the pressure applied.
I don't get it video is called "how to clean your violin", but he says I shouldn't do it? Better name it "how your luthier will clean your violin for you"
Exactly what I thought. This guy's a stupid prick.
Luiz Felipe ????
Liam Weyer ????