Violin Making: An Illustrated Guide for Amateur

2nd edition, revised & expanded.

Violinists, instrument makers, and woodworkers will delight in this fresh approach to violin making.

In clear, straightforward writing accompanied by more than 100 sketches and drawings, this book demystifies the process, debunking the myth that violins can only be made by experienced craftspeople. Using common and readily available woods and tools, anyone can make their own violin that will look good and sound beautiful.

Violin Making: An Illustrated Guide for the Amateur contains all the information necessary, including a full size pattern for the reader's first attempt.

CONTENIDO:

A preview of the building process
Gallery
1. Background and structure
2. Preparation of materials
3. Construction of the violin
-Steps 1-50: Using the form, making the ribs and schaping the blocks
-Steps 51-71: Shaping the belly and back plates
-Steps 72-84: Adding detail to the belly, creating the bass bar, f-holes, and end rest slot
-Steps 85-115: Creating the neck, pegbox, and scroll unit
-Steps 116-132: Shaping the fingerboard
-Steps 133-182: Finishing up
Appendix: Full size patterns and templates