Robert Haag | Violin and Cello Maker | Calgary, AB
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Yet another year later....

8/19/2021

 
I just ordered more violin wood and the theme was "Interesting".  I was in the mood for something outside of the standard or normal flame and grain patterns.  As a maker, I have the freedom to stretch the boundaries and I enjoy taking advantage of that. In the process, I sent my supplier examples of previous violins made from interesting wood to help guide him in his search.  I thought you might like to see the photos I sent him.
The wood shipped yesterday and will likely show up on my doorstep in the next two months and I'm already wondering which back piece to select first. 

​In the meantime, I'm making a 5 string violin for a full time musician, and using 30 - 40 year old wood I acquired from a famous player earlier this summer.  It looks like I might get that one finished while the weather this fall is still suitable for varnishing.

It bears mentioning that on a number of occasions over two years, I've had the pleasure to receive feedback from a retired concertmaster.  His support continues to be most appreciated and it's wonderful to have a second set of ears judging the results before I share my instruments with prospective clients.  Violin setup can be tricky sometimes and it's nice to make it a collaborative effort. We're getting together tomorrow after a few months hiatus and I'm really looking forward to finding out if he's hearing what I'm hearing.
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