In the workshop 2009
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Berlin
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Brussels
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Bremen |
Paris |
Vienna
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Instruments now also available in Berlin, Bremen, Brussels,
London, Paris and Vienna
Some selected instruments of mine can now be tried
in various European locations. Available at workshops of
esteemed colleagues who have my full confidence in offering the
same quality advice on their trial and purchase.
Please
enquire for more information.
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September to November: The recent months
have been quite eventful so that the web update has been
neglected.
In brief though: exhibitions in Cremona and Paris and my last 3
instruments have kept me busy.
Recently finished are now a Stradivari model violin after the 1709
Viotti, a Grancino style 413mm Viola with a gorgeous 2 piece slab
back, and a copy of the Tuscan-Medici Stradivari Viola of 1690
(at the Library of Congress Washington).
Photos will follow soon.
Presently I am working on a Stradivari B-form
Cello - to be completed early in the new year, also starting an
exciting midsize 400mm Viola commission based on Andrea Guarneri
Viola proportions.
My last available
Baroque Violin after Stradivari
has just been purchased by a major German Musikhochschule.
If you are looking for a special baroque/ classical violin please
enquire for model and order possibilities.
Occasionally I will still make one to be 'freely' available, but
a commission can ensure your input regarding sound and model.
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July/ August: After the summer break: Finishing touches to
the latest 2 instruments, re-organizing my wood store, and getting
ready with some autumn projects: a viola commission and a Cello
once time allows.
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June:
The Guarneri Violin
(photos uploaded now) has recently been 'played in 'by Robert
Hyman of the Bath Pump Room Trio.
Since finishing that I have been very busy starting 2 new
instruments for a forthcoming exhibition later in the year.
I shall be exhibiting my instruments at the
forthcoming ' String Day' at the RNCM in Manchester.
Sunday 21 June 2009, 9.30am until late afternoon.
Please
contact me if you wish to make
an appointment to see and try a specific instrument.
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May: The Guarneri violin is almost ready now - pictures of
the varnished instrument coming soon....a few shots of the
purfling style and arching concept:
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some Guarneri del Gesu arching
& edging details
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April: Come and visit the forthcoming
Lutherie 2009 event in Newark on Trent,
Saturday, 2nd May 2009
10.30 - 4.30.
Always an interesting event with varied topics of interest to the
maker and Violin enthusiast and a wide range of trade stalls.
I shall be attending with a selection of seasoned violin wood and
violin books.
Any special requests - please
contact me
before with your requirements.
Here some pictures of the del Gesu
violin in progress:
a deeply flamed Bosnian maple back with matching ribs, and an
Italian spruce front are the right combination to achieve my ideal
del Gesu sound: a dark and warm quality with rich overtones and a
good projection.
To achieve that I am looking for a low density front (light
weight and strong) and a firm 'punchy' back. Together with a del
Gesu specific thicknessing system, arching shape, a pinch of
garlic and the right wine (after closing shop for the day) its
well on the way....
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my own and a facsimile label
glued in purfling
tools and groove marked out
ribs with linings and
blocks
bottom block with brand stamps
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March: A new modern violin after Guarneri
del Gesu is taking shape on the bench.
Photos of the 2009 Mantegazza Viola are now online
here.
The BVMA exhibition in early March was a
successful event, with many musicians trying instruments and
getting to know many of the exhibitors who come together for this
ever more important showcase of contemporary making. Many thanks
here to all who tried my instruments and who I had the pleasure to
meet in person.
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February:
I shall be exhibiting my work at the forthcoming BVMA makers
day in London.
Sunday, 8. March: 10am – 4pm; The Old Sessions House, Clerkenwell
Green.
Please
contact me if you wish to make
an appointment to see and try a specific instrument.
A new 16'' (406mm) Viola after Mantegazza is well on the way.
More details and photos coming up soon.
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January 2009: The latest Viola inspired by Grancino is
finished and can seen in detail
here.
On the instruments page is a new link to the
'archive'
where you can retrieve photos and description of my instruments
made and sold in previous years.
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