Master's Secrets

Wolf Tones

Hello hello! Today we will talk about wolf tones, a problem that concerns a lot of musicians: viola, viola, cello and double bass players all have at least once in their life had to face this ...

How to choose the perfect wood

Ciao a tutti! Today we will talk about choosing the right wood for your instrument!I am full of pieces in my workshop, but most of them are actually stored outside Cremona, at my house. If I n...

Let’s meet @ the NAMM Virtual Show!

Dear Friends, We will meet soon! The first event of this brand new year starts with the annual NAMM Show. From the 18th to 22nd of January enjoy me and my instruments at my virtual booth....

The Upper Nut

Before focusing on details commonly known by most makers and musicians, I would like to catch your attention on an apparently insignificant part of the sound of your instrument: the upper nut. This...

The perfect String Height

The string height makes part of the sound adjustment since it interferes directly with the angle of the strings over the bridge. But besides this impact you as a musician have to keep up with the ...

Tailpiece Distance

The correct ideal Tailpiece distance is also a fundamental part of your instrument. If it is too short it would act like a backpack while you are trying to run your new record. If it is too long it...

The perfect Soundpost position

Since I am often asked where the soundpost should be, here a short introduction regarding this crucial matter. Before we come to the position itself, I have to point out that the soundpost is actu...

Introduction to Varnishing in Violinmaking

Let's talk about the varnish in violinmaking.This topic seems to be full of secrets: people are talking so much about it that is even believed that there is a “magic varnish” you apply on the viol...

The importance of Sound Adjustment

Sound adjustment is the beating heart for every stringed instrument. As soon as you receive your instrument in your hands, this interesting and delicate process begins. There are plenty of tiny det...

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Since 2018 I have been quite constantly creating videos on my YouTube Channel. The initial idea was to show to customers what it takes to obtain a perfect result, better known among musicians as a...