Lutherie – Page 5
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Premium ❘ FeatureA mystery unveiled: the makers of Ferrara
While scholars have scrutinised the making traditions of various Italian cities, the luthiers of Ferrara have been largely neglected – until now. Florian Leonhard presents the results of recent archival research into Alessandro Mezzadri and the Marconcini family, along with notes on their making styles
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Premium ❘ FeatureTrade Secrets: An alternative rib construction method
Luthier Alan Beavitt shares an option that can guarantee an accurate overhang at the end of the process
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Premium ❘ FeatureMaking Matters: New angles on old designs
Luthier J. Paul Anderson details an unusual commission from New Zealand, which required an innovative varnish ingredient: pumice
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Premium ❘ Article‘I object to the way the old clichés are put out there!’- Letters to the editor: May 2024
A selection of letters The Strad receives each month from its readers around the world: May 2024 issue
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Premium ❘ FeatureMy Space: Elina Kaljunen’s Helsinki workshop
The maker takes us on a tour of her Finnish workshop
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Premium ❘ FeatureIn Focus: A 1759 violin by Joseph Marquès
Jordi Pinto examines the Spanish maker’s mid-century instrument
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Premium ❘ FeatureMaking Matters: How to identify an expert bow maker
The ability to identify the maker of a bow is a rare talent that requires a keen eye and a wealth of knowledge. Jacques Poullot gives some pointers as to how to acquire such expertise
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Premium ❘ FeatureTrade Secrets: Making a decorative fleur-de-lys
Luthier Evan Davenport illustrates a method to add a striking decoration to the back of a Baroque instrument
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Premium ❘ FeatureBow maker Richard Otto Gläsel: Parisian splendour
Having perfected his skills in the French capital, German bow maker Richard Otto Gläsel was much inspired by the work of his Gallic forebears, from Voirin to Vigneron. Gennady Filimonov tells his story and examines several of his finest works
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Premium ❘ FeatureCello bridge design: X marks the spot
For many years the design of the cello bridge has remained constant – but could it be improved? Sebastian Gonzalez presents the results of a comparison between the standard French bridge and a newly designed model, while Gaian Amorim tracks the development of the bridge
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Premium ❘ FeatureDouble bass set-up: not a giant violin
The size and shape of the double bass mean its set-up differs greatly from the other bowed stringed instruments. Bass maker Arnold E. Schnitzer presents a comprehensive guide, designed for both luthiers and practically minded bassists
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Premium ❘ FeatureViolin maker Otto Schünemann: A Romantic visionary
Although Otto Schünemann’s violins were praised by everyone from Vuillaume to Sarasate, his name is barely recognised today. Clifford Hall tells the story of this idealistic luthier who strove to bring the glories of the Cremonese masters to 19th-century Germany
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Premium ❘ FeatureIn Focus: An 1899 viola by Luigi Rovatti
Lionnel Genovart looks at the Buenos Aires-based Italian luthier’s late-century instrument
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Premium ❘ FeatureMaking Matters: The ‘golden ratio’ in violin making
Violin maker Wolfgang Schiele argues that the influence of the ‘golden ratio’ on painting, architecture and lutherie supports the idea of a perfect form for instruments
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Premium ❘ FeatureTrade Secrets: Repairing a cello button
Petko Petkov shares a restoration method for creating a new button on the back plate
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Premium ❘ FeatureMy Space: Marius Laufer & Christian Klein’s Landshut workshop
Take a tour of the makers’ workshop in southern Germany
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Premium ❘ FeatureMaking Matters: Stability of top and back plates
Christian Bayon reveals the results of several years’ experimentation with improving the stability of a violin’s top and back plates without compromising the sound quality
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Premium ❘ FeatureScarampella and Gadda: The art of the deal
Signed 100 years ago, an agreement between luthier Stefano Scarampella and his apprentice Gaetano Gadda has recently been discovered. Philip Kass explains how it shines a light on the business relationship between two of Mantua’s leading 20th-century makers
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Premium ❘ FeatureMy Space: Victor Hugo Vélez's Tallinn workshop
The Argentinian luthier presents his Estonian workshop
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Premium ❘ FeatureIn Focus: A 1786 violin by G.B. Guadagnini
John Dilworth examines a violin made in the last year of the master luthier’s life
