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Another one of my current projects… a full size studio cello nearly ready to be varnished. Look how well this plate is balanced. this cello will have a beautiful song
After closing the cello the cello was ready to have the neck fitted. I was so lost in the work on this cello that I totally forgot to take photos . It is very important that the neck is in the right position, in the right angle overlapping the top plate the perfect amount to […]
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Each cello carries a song of its own, telling a story of its proportions, the tools and the hands shaping it from a block of wood into this beautiful creation of sound.
I finished fitting the bass bar and glued it to the inner surface of the top plate in its proper position. Gluing is usually a high stress situation as the glues we use are one hundred percent natural hide glue. It needs to be heated and after application the clamps will have to be put […]
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 […]
I finally got around to prepare and glue the fingerboard on my new studio cello. It will be finished in two weeks. I can’t wait to hear it…