Lutherie

Universal Harmony: the ‘Four Circles’ system of violin making

2020-01-20T17:21:00

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Luthiers over the past three centuries have used a vast number of patterns for their instruments – but the basic geometric principles remain constant across them all. Kevin Kelly explains his ‘Four Circles’ system for instrument design, adaptable to violins, violas and cellos

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