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A Violin Commission Inspired by the "Plowden" del Gesu Fall 2018 After a busy summer and a very busy September getting all the local violinist ready for their lessons, I am finally back at the bench with a violin to finish. This

Another Window in the Shop Summer 2018 Because you can never have too much natural light

A Petite 4/4 Violin Inspired by the "Alard" Amati Summer 2018 I was commissioned to build this violin for a lovely violinist who wanted an instrument that was more comfortable to play, and had a beautiful rich sound. After discussing different models

Violin making Spring 2018 It's been a busy time in the shop with lots of building. I started three instruments- a petite full size, inspired by the Alard Amati, another small full size, inspired by the Plowden Guarneri del Gesu, and a

Varnish Progress Spring 2018 The violin from my previous post that was set up in the white. Here's a progress shot. It will be antiqued. This is about half way through the process.

Set up "in the white" Winter 2018 Sometimes deadlines are hard to meet! I needed this violin completed for several musicians to try, but I wasn't able to get the varnishing done in time. Luckily, a violin can be set up and

Purfling Party Winter 2018 Purlfing isn't just for looks (though it does a nice job of outlining the violin). The purfling also protects the instrument from cracks that might start in the edge. The purfling is inlayed in the top, acting as

A visit to Tapestry Music in Victoria Fall 2017 I had the pleasure of visiting Meg at the new Tapestry Music in Victoria. I've been busy in the shop this season building violins and haven't posted as much as usual.I brought these

August 2017 Sound post crack The top is removed The label with stamp The top sealed in a vacuum bag in preparation for pouring the plaster The plaster is poured in the mold, with a backing piece of wood placed on top The cast that

June 2017 I'm the official luthier of PRISMA- the Pacific Regional International Summer Music Academy. I'll be assessing instruments, tweaking set-ups and rehairing bows for the two week festival. PRISMA is a great event. Check it out. prismafestival.com