I'm pleased to have the chance to revisit one of my favourite violin models, one of the last instruments from the Stradivari workshop, in fact probably made by Antonio's son Francesco. This is the fourth time I've made it; the model always delivers a rich and powerful instrument with a lovely warm G string. This is a commission from a player in London. She had seen my work at one of the Makers' Days organised by the British Violin Making Association, more years ago than either of us cared to … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2022
336: 14 1/4 inch (33.7cm) cornerless viola 2022
I've been busy making these small violas for some time. This one is for my rental scheme, for a player who will soon be moving up from one of my smaller violas. This one is the same size as a full size violin, great for young players or for violinists who want an instrument that they can easily transfer to. I've started by making the back and front. The two-piece back is from a nice light piece of maple that I bought in France some years ago. The front is also jointed from two pieces, good … [Read more...]
