Useful Measurements for Violin Makers. A Reference for Shop Use

This classic handbook is the standard reference for violin, viola, cello, bass, bows, all sizes. Size and adjustment. Tables, text, diagrams. Concise, objective explanations. Bridge templates. Illustrated, with select bibliography. Cross reference of 200 violin terms in four languages. Essential for anyone working with bowed instruments.

CONTENIDO:

Frontispiece

1- Standar Size Instruments
Introduction
Table of Useful Measurements
Remarks on the Table
Bridge and Fingerboard Templates
Bow Measurements
2- Other Instruments Sizes
Introduction
Table of Violin Sizes
Table of Viola Sizes
Table of Cello Sizes
Table of Bass Sizes
Bridge Templates for Small Instruments
3- Notes of Various Subjects
Introduction
Tuning
Strings
The Bridge
Standard Violin Diagram
Standard Cello Diagram
The Sound Post
Measuring the Post Position
The Bass bar
Wolf Tones
The Double Bass
Common Fiddle Faults
Factory Fiddles
Plywood Cellos and Basses
4- Some Historical and Other Bowed Instruments
The Baroque Violin
Viola d'Amore
The Viol Family
Historical Note
The New Violin "Octet"
Miscellaneous Others
5- Further Reference
Introduction
Bibliography
Periodicals
"Term Translator"
Violinist's Notes
6- Maker's Addendum
Introduction
Measuring Tools
Tabl of Additional Measurements
Graduation
Varnish
Wood
Glue
Graduation Control
- Afterword
Making and repair
New and Old
About the Author
Notes
Tables of Typical Body Sizes
Basic Care of String Instruments (For Students)
About the Strobel Books