After fitting and gluing the little wooden placement blocks to hold the bass bar in exactly the same position while fitting, I started with the rough fitting of the bass bar. I place the bass bar in the right position check the fit and use my little thumb planes to shave away some wood. I […]
One of my current projects is to build this beautiful studio cello. It is a 7/8 size, which is a very good size for cellists with smaller hands or those who love to have the ease of playing a smaller cello combined with the strong sound of a full size. If you are interested in […]
From the Workshop of Ilja Grawert & Son “This is currently my favorite violin, even though it is a bit too small for my big violin makers hands. Its the one I grab…I so much enjoy playing this violin. I love its warm sound at the ear, it’s soft feel for the left hand, the […]
I will be in my Brisbane The Gap workshop next week, from the 22nd of June 2022, for 1-2 weeks. If you need any repairs, bow rehairs, strings or any of my beautiful instruments please let me know and make an appointment. Sms 0437 88 2468 or email to contact@grawert.com.au Please spread the word. In […]
It was recently brought to my attention that it is not easy to change strings on a violin with a wooden tailpiece with INBUILT FINE_TUNERS. I decided to make a little clip which hopefully clarifies how to change strings on those kinds of tailpiece. Italian Tradition … German Precision only @ Ilja Grawert – Violinmaker. […]
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Have a look at the video clip painting of my latest Studio violin. It is so much fun painting and varnishing
I have a little clip on YouTube on how to keep your bridge straight. There are many reasons why bridges can warp. Humidity is a very big factor. Very high humidity it does not matter how well made, how seasoned & high quality the timber it will warp fast Badly filed grooves or winding of […]
A sound post is a small piece of dowel made of well-aged European Spruce. Despite its rather insignificant appearance, a sound post is the soul of a bowed stringed instrument like the violin. Its exact location is critical to ensure perfect sound transmission. Location: The sound post stands inside the violin connecting the top-plate […]
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