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"The Art of Violin Making" is the major work for the craftsman, bringing into one volume a summary of essential information for the violin maker and player, as well as providing a historical reference. Part One: The Violin Makers is devoted to separate chapters on the life and work of some of the greatest of all violin makers; the families of Amati, Stradivari and Guarneri, and the unique genius of Jacob Stainer. These chapters include superb colour photographs of examples of their work. Also included is a chapter covering the work of some leading contemporary violin makers. Part Two: The Workshop, Tools and Materials provides essential information on the tools, working environment and material needed by violin makers. Part Three: Violin Construction comprises a detailed, step-by-step guide to the traditional method of violin making, based closely on the teaching system employed at the world-famous Newark School of Violin Making in England. This section is highly illustrated with photographs and technical drawings. The method of violin construction is presented with great clarity, so that even the newcomer to this fascinating craft will be able to produce a superb instrument. The often overlooked subject of 'setting up' is dealt with in detail, and the final chapter includes advice from an experienced restorer on sound adjustment. This book is essential reading for the violin maker, repairer and historian, providing a unique record of the history, social background, lives and work of the great violin makers of the past, combined with a clear practical guide to making violins.
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If you enjoy this book, you may like my other book.
My colleague, Chris Johnson, and I wrote this book to meet the repeated requests from aspiring musical instrument makers, who wanted detailed information on how to make violins. I had the idea for this after the success of my first book, MAKING MASTER GUITARS, WHICH YOU MAY ENJOY AS WELL, AND IS AVAILABLE FROM aMAZON.
My colleague, Chris Johnson, and I wrote this book to meet the repeated requests from aspiring musical instrument makers, who wanted detailed information on how to make violins. I had the idea for this after the success of my first book, MAKING MASTER GUITARS, WHICH YOU MAY ENJOY AS WELL, AND IS AVAILABLE FROM aMAZON.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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The Art of Violin Making by Johnson/ Courtnall and Lucas not Lord Menuhin,
This review is from: The Art of Violin Making (Hardcover)
This book really does contain all you need to know to make your own violin plus a good short history of violin making plus lots of referances to useful other books. It has good clear illustrations and photographs of some of the great violins of the past and today. The only thing I should point out is that the book was written byChris Johnson, Roy Courtnal and illustrated by Adrian Lucas not by Yehudi Menuhin, the famous violin player who wrote the foreword
10 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
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an excellent book,
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This review is from: The Art of Violin Making (Hardcover)
this book tells you everything you need to know about violin making and is well written
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4.9 out of 5 stars (9 customer reviews) 46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:
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Good Investment,
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This review is from: The Art of Violin Making (Hardcover)
This is not a type of beautifully decorated book usually found on coffee table to amuse guests even though it is of superb quality. It belongs in the workshop. It is written for both inspired and motivated beginners as well as serious luthiers. The chapter on tuning plates is revealing but can confuse a beginner. Since I am a beginner myself, I wished for complete measurements of the violin. I overcame the shortcomings by contacting a supplier of woods, tools and plans. Rest assured, the author included the list of suppliers at the end of the book.
48 of 49 people found the following review helpful:
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A Wonderful book,
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This review is from: The Art of Violin Making (Hardcover)
I have purchased a few books on Violin making and this is by the far the most impressive of all. And I built my first violin using this book.This book is full of clever techniques and lead you through the complete process from beginning to end, including the delicate area of varishing. Alternative methods are also give for some key areas, such as hollowing out the back and front of the voilin. The thing that makes this book stand out from the others is the artwork and the crisp black and white photographs that accompany each step of the process. The presentation is superb presentation and even if you are not going to make a violin, you can get an immense amount of joy out this book, just browsing it.. There are many clever tips sprinkled throughout the text - the tip I liked the best, was how to solve the problem of forming the rib joint at the bottom of the violin. If there had to be a criticism it would be that it does not have typical template for the main mould, however this is only minor as templates are available from a various other sources. This book is expensive,but it is worth every penny.. 32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for violin makers!,
By John P. Schmidt - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Art of Violin Making (Hardcover)
This book has the best drawings and photographs of the process of violin making that I have ever seen. Large format, good camera angle, good shadowing and lighting. I have been an amateur violin maker for a long time and I learned about a half a dozen new procedures or tool modifications right away. I highly recommend this book for aspiring violin makers.
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