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70-001 - The "Secrets"
of Stradivari
By Simone F. Sacconi
Considered by many to be the greatest treatise on violin making,
this was the culmination of lifelong research into Stradivari's methods. This English translation includes numerous
illustrations and a full catalogue of the moulds, templates and tools Cremona's Stradivari Museum.
Hardcover, 264 Pages, 185 Illustrations |
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70-021 - Francois-Xavier
Tourte Bow maker
By Stewart Pollens and Henryk Kaston
Informative portrayal of the master, his life and work, documentation
and history. Study of the bow and the master. Stewart Pollens and Henryk Kaston.
Hardcover, 245 pages |
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70-092 - Cremonese Varnish
Secrets
Edited by Vincenzo Gheroldi
This study is a collection based on an 18th century manuscript
in a Milan library. Vincenzo Gheroldi, Stefania Vitalie and Luciano Colombo provide the cultural background to
the amateurs who wrote artistic recipe books and their preferences and technical skills in preparing varnishes
for paintings as well as 'Chinese varnishes' and varnishes for miniature paintings. Two further essays deal with
18th century varnishes for violin making and restoration. This book is an intriguing volume of insight into the
golden age of Cremonese instruments.
Paperback, in hard sleeve. 251 pages; text in English and Italian. |
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70-3338 - The Art Of
Bow making
By Joseph Kun and Joseph Regh
This work is a comprehensive and intelligent description of proven
methods of creating any desired characteristics in a bow, and doing so repeatedly and predictably. No mysteries
are included, since reasons and explanations are given for each operation, many of which are original with the
authors and disclosed for the first time. The fact that both men have also had many decades of experience as instrument
makers makes them especially well qualified to understand the complex interplay between instruments and bows. Hairing,
Wood selection, tooling, jigs, complete procedure for bow and frog.
Fully illustrated with photographs
Deluxe Edition Leather hardcover in cloth sleeve, 141 pages
Also available in Standard Edition (70-3337) |
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70-5303 - So
You want to make a Double Bass
By Peter Chandler
By following the instructions in this book, anyone with a rudimentary
knowledge of carpentry tools and their use should be able to make a playable bass. A practical and informative
treatise in bass construction. Well illustrated with full colour, b/w photos, diagrams, and illustrations. The
plans following are an excellent complement to the book.
92 pages
For More info click on image! |
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Life Size Plans for Basses
By Peter Chandler
Plans of the following basses are available and can be ordered here.
They are life size drawings and include all the measurements needed to make a bass. An excellent resource for any
shop.
NOW In addition to the original seven plans are two more plans available. The Chandler special offers narrow upper
bouts for soloist ease.
Life-size plans of following basses (see chart below for nominal dimensions):
Nicolas Amati c1670
William Tarr 1834
Vincenzo Panormo 1790's
Pietro Palotta 1795
Matteo Gofriller 1720
Dominique Busan 1750
French 1/2 size Bass
John Lott Sr.
Chandler Special
Useful to beginner & professional
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Strobel Books - The
Strobel books are a collection of very useful, professional, concise editions of reference material which every
violin maker, restorer or amateur should own. They cover all the important issues plus some, to create a very useful
set of books. |
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70-0029 - How
To Improve Resonance Of Musical Instruments
By professor G. A. von Reumont. Translated by Lothar Tews
A study of the wolf tone and treatments. For the expert violin
maker. |
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70-7369 - Violin Making
Step By Step
Henry Strobel
This book is complete with Traditional and alternative methods
from Sharpening tools to adjustment and varnishing. Also included are full size Strad style drawings as well as
115 photos |
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70-7393 - Viola Making
Step By Step
Henry Strobel
Similar to Violin Making Step By Step and keyed to it, without
duplication |
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70-7377 - Cello Making
Step By Step
Henry Strobel
Similar to Violin Making Step By Step and keyed to it, without
duplication as well as full size drawing's and inside mold |
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70-7334 - Violin Maker's
Notebook
Henry Strobel
This is an expanded shop reference manual on rehairing &
repairing bows retouching, repairing instrument cracks, workshop safety, and instrument photography |
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70-7342 - Health Of
the Violin, Viola And Cello
Henry Strobel
Practical advice on the acquisition, maintenance, adjustment
and conservation of bowed instruments |
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70-7350 - The Art And
Method Of Violin Making
Henry Strobel
This second edition focuses on the design of the violin's
outline, scroll, geometry, aesthetics and all the aspects of wood selection. It also includes the making of molds,
ribs, corners, barring, and selected repairs. |
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70-7326 - Useful Measurements
For Violin Makers
Henry Strobel
This is a great standard reference both unique and comprehensive.
For violin, viola, cello, bass and bows all sizes this book provides a large selection of very useful measurements
and templates. |
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70-0000 - "Watch
Me Make A Cello Step By Step"
Henry Strobel
(Cello Making- Live!) Making a Cello as an example, Henry Strobel
demonstrates and explains the procedures used by the violin maker. Detailed, close up and complete it supplements
the step by step books, but it is also an Independent educational source.
Three NTSC VHS SP video cassettes. 5 hours and 45 min.
(Video also available in PAL format) |
