Repair Series #12 - Violin Restoration - A lot to do!!!
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- Today I work on a violin that has already been "repaired" by someone else! I put a new bass bar and change the lower block. I also have to make a fingerboard and all the fittings.
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Thank you for making these violin repair videos. I very much enjoy watching and learning... and it all makes me feel fancy! Ha ha ... ... Great stuff!
WOW! Your amazing. Good job repairing the violin here in New York City Friday December 6th 3:11 a.m. trying to learn how to repair my violin by watching your videos. This video gets a thumbs up 👍🎼🎵🎶🎻
My greetings to New York City Marco!!
Nice work.
Thank you!
Another one rescued. Bravo!
Thank you Bruce!
Thank you Maestro for your videos... I'm a luthier as well, not quite as seasoned so I look forward to learning and comparing work tricks as they are very helpful!
Thank you so much for your kind words! If you have questions just send me an e-mail!
@@maestrokimon I definitely will thank you!
Very good job good violin repair congratulations
Thank you for your kind words!
I've noticed you don't like the built-in bass bar but I haven't heard why. Could you explain why please or just point me to the video where you've probably already explained it. Also this is the best violin repair and build channel I've seen imho.
I will reply to your question in a short video very soon!
@@maestrokimonAwesome! Thank you!
Thank you for posting another very informative video.
Thank you for watching!
I forgot to ask, in a previous video you repaired a crack using an edge clamp. For this repair you used a different type of clamp, was there a particular reason for this?
Yes!!!! This made my morning!!!!
Ana your comment made my day!!! Thank you!!!
@@maestrokimon I really love all your videos, such hard work, awesome!!!!!! 🤗
I wish a had a violin like that to work on right now, it's so fun to work on violins like that but they'are very hard to come by in my country, sigh..
So pity that you don't have anything to work on. Where do you live?
@@maestrokimon Turkey :/
Thank you for the video. I enjoy watching you work. I am curious as to what characteristics of this violin made you consider “saving” it. Any particular wood quality or construction technique that drew your attention?
I liked the wood quality of the back, the scroll is made very good and has a nice varnish. So why not give it a chance?!?!?
Do you ever use willow on the corners or just spruce? Do you prefer one over the other?
For my own instruments I use willow. I like it more as it is easier to work with, but on restorations I use the same wood as the original.
Great video with lots of good work and information. Do u wear a mask when you're doing ebony work? I heard its bad for lungs but idk.
Thank you for your kind words Joshua! No I don't but I think that I should. I try to use the vacuum cleaner when possible so I don't have to blow the dust away. Any kind of dust is bad for the longs and nose I think!
@@maestrokimon Yes very bad. Cheers!
Just one Question. Why hat the bass bar to be an extra Part and could Not be carved out of the Top itself?
I received many questions about the bass bar lately so I will make a video about this topic soon. Subscribe so you won't miss it!
@@maestrokimon Done already, absolutely love your Videos and your work!!
What is the purpose of corner blocks? I don't understand how the C-bout and fragile corners add to the design of the instrument. When I look at the structure, it seems like it would be just as well to follow the smooth curve you see on the inside of the instrument and leave out the corners altogether. Do they serve a real purpose in acoustics or in adding strength, or are they a purely aesthetic choice, for looks only?
This is a very big and interesting discussion you are opening there! The violin needs its C-bout because otherwise you can't reach the strings separately with the bod. You see that the bridge is arced and not flat like the guitar. There are experimental instruments that have the shape you describe. I think that this smooth shape could also work (like it does with the Viola da Gamba family) but it is tradition to make the violi family with its pointy corners. the Viola da Bracio, the instrument from which the violin originates has also these sharp corners.
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Thank you!
me gustaría un tutorial de restauración de violin con carcoma
When I have a violin with that kind of damage I will make a video about it.
If a glue joint is stronger then the wood, why do you have to reinforce the top with cleats?
I think that it is an old tradition that we can't break!
@@maestrokimon And this is an answer from a professional?
the blocks are spruce? i thought they where willow
Most violin-makers use spruce for the blocks and linings. I use willow.
Maestro, I have her sister in pieces on my desk. How much it worth ? Should I make it new bass bar ? The lower block is awfully skew made, the back is some machine finished but the top is manually rough cut altogether with bass bar. No label.
Hello Laurean. Please send me some pictures so I can have a look and tell you more. My adres is in the about tab.
How much is that violín? If you still have it with you.
Hello Juan. I still have the violin and I can make a good price for you. Please send me an a-mail so we can talk about it in privet. info@maestrokimon.com
Is this violin still available?
I just sent you an e-mail.
Quick question
If I wanted to apply to Cremona's violinmaking school…
Do i need some kind of musical studies or they are taught in the school itself?
Any special requirements?
I already make models as a hobby but i don't know if its useful or worth mentioning
Thanks in advance
When I joined the school there where no requirements for music or instrument/wood working. If you had violinmaking experiance you could skip the first or the first and second year. Don't hesitate to check their site or send theme an e-mail.
Hi kimon, just want to know where is your workshop located?
Hello. I'm located in The Netherlands.
@@maestrokimon Hope someday can visit your shop.. I learn a lot from your videos
When you come to The Netherlands send me a message!
@@maestrokimon I will surely message you! any new episode making violin series coming up?
Where do you get this violins ?
Mostly internet selling sites and clients. Are you interested?
@@maestrokimon yes I would like to buy a violin like this to work with
Maestro Kimon, Why would the top be carved so as to create an integral bass bar? Was, or is, this method believed to produce a better sounding instrument? Also, can we assume that this instrument is of less than collectable relative value? If it is, would there be harm to the value if the top were cleaned of varnish and then re-finished? Thank you for your videos and sharing your knowledge.
Hello Max. This way of curving the top as to create an integral bass bar was a working method used in Germany from approx.. 1875 to 1950. This was done because it is much easier and faster to make the bass bar as part of the top than make a separate one that has to fit properly, glued in place and shaped. The problem is that as this bass bare has no tension it doesn’t support the weight of the strings and on the long term the top will deform. Not the case on this instrument fortunately. This method was used for the budget instruments so no collectable value for this one. Revarnishing the top would be a lot of work that wont pay off as the value of this instrument isn’t high enough.
@@maestrokimon Thank you for the explanation. That's what I expected, economic considerations define construction technique as well as extent of repairs.