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Violin patching using a vacuum bag
By placing the job inside a bag and sucking out the air, the top will be pulled down firmly into the mold giving a good...
Replacing a violin neck
A correctly dimensioned and properly positioned neck is crucial for the functionality of an instrument. A skilled violin maker can also use the neck to...
Skeleton violin molds
Violin rib construction methods The sides or “ribs” of the violin are most commonly constructed of six thin strips of wood, reinforced where they meet...
Yo-Yo Ma plays Carruthers Cello
Y0-Yo Ma didn’t bring a cello along. He wasn’t intending to perform when he came in to see the place with Joan and Sandy Weill,...