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How to Make a Violin (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

John Broadhouse

 
9781330330067: How to Make a Violin (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master the craft of violin making with a practical, step-by-step guide.

This revised edition covers every essential detail from selecting wood to applying varnish, with clear instructions, diagrams, and folding plates to illuminate the process. This book is a thorough, hands-on manual for amateurs who want to build a violin that is more than a simple box of wood. It explains the workshop steps from rough wood on the bench to the finished instrument ready for strings, emphasizing careful technique, patience, and a spirit of genuine workmanship.

  • Foundational parts and assembly, including backs, bellies, necks, and purflings
  • How to choose and prepare maple, pine, ebony, and rosewood for best tone
  • Tools, models, moulds, and the practical sequence of making a violin
  • Varnishing techniques, colour options, and how the finish affects sound
Ideal for aspiring violin makers and hobbyists seeking a reliable, workshop-tested path to a well-crafted instrument.

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