Today I started to assemble my 20th instrument. This a milestone of sorts for me. I thought I would mark the occasion by reverting to my own model. I had good luck with it in the past. Occasionally their owners bring them in for a checkup and I get to hear the full, dark resonant quality that they both seem to share. I like the shape of the outline of this pattern so I look forward to seeing that around the shop. I selected a 1 piece back that I feel has a very elegant and traditional flame pattern. For the top I'm using spruce wood from a different log this time. The wood still comes from the same area as my cellos and more recent violins, and it has the same low density that I have become comfortable with.
I always feel that the violin construction process starts by making the end and corner blocks which will anchor the ribs. In the photo, the blocks have been temporarily glued to the pattern. And so the journey begins. I hope to have this one settled and sounding good by fall.
I always feel that the violin construction process starts by making the end and corner blocks which will anchor the ribs. In the photo, the blocks have been temporarily glued to the pattern. And so the journey begins. I hope to have this one settled and sounding good by fall.
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