As you can see, that’s hand planes of course. Luthiers love their tools as much as any craftspeople — this luthier, so much so, that almost 20 years ago I wrote a book on making and using your own wooden hand planes. It has proved to be a useful manual to many and remained in […]
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This Friday, July 12th, 2019 I will be displaying some of my violins and violas during Appalachian State University’s School of Music, Cannon Music Camp. I’ll be in the lobby of the Rosen Auditorium from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Please stop by if you would care to meet and try some new instruments .
With it’s storied tonalities and aesthetic beauty, the 1735 del Gesu Guarneri violin known as “the Plowden” has inspired generations of musicians and luthiers alike. Its basic measurements served as inspiration for this latest violin of mine. I make no pretense to copy the the model with exactitude though. Instead, I see it as a
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