Hello everybody, Today I’d like to introduce to you my latest Master violin, a copy of the Guarneri “Ysaye”. It was completed in 2021 and what I personally like about this violin is that it’s clearly recognisable as the Ysaye Guarneri, but someone who is also an expert of violinmaking can see my taste and
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Hello everybody, welcome back to the blog! As you might already know, some time ago I opened a Patreon channel to create a community for everyone who is interested in violinmaking. Your support has been great and I can’t wait to create new things for my Patrons. So, today, I am happy to introduce you
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Let’s meet @Festival Bled, in Slovenia, from the 9th to the 11th of July! Discover and play my latest instruments! Contact me to fix an appointment, See you in Bled, Edgar
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Hello everybody, over the years I’ve done some videos about the bridge (you can have a look at them here and here), but recently I got an interesting question from a subscriber that asked my opinion on string slots! At first you might thing is not a really interesting subject, but it’s actually a great topic
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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 problem. I get a lot of messages regarding this matter, asking if it is a good sign, a bad
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Hello! Today I collected some pieces of wood I am working on, where the next step is making the thicknesses. The question for today is “What happens if the thicknesses are not good? If the violin is too thin or too thick?” Opinions go in all directions, there are some makers that think if you
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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 need some pieces I bring them in town in the workshop and in case I need more room in
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Hello hello! Today I will talk about my favorite tools. Every craftsman has a special relationship with his tools, and finding the right ones is a very important part of creating your workshop. One of the tools I love the most is the one I bough the first time I came to Cremona and was
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Buongiorno a tutti, I am currently working on a top and getting ready to apply my wood preparation, which I always put both inside and outside. Historically speaking, around 1600, italian makers started to use a certain treatment: a thin protein layer, which is very likely something similar to what I am going to explain
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Let's meet @ the NAMM Virtual Show, 18th - 22nd January, 2021. I will be live from my workshop in Cremona.
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Cremona has never been so close to you! An exclusive online shop, the possibility to hear every instrument played, a violin configurator and much more.. from the safety of your home! Discover our projects to make you feel in Cremona.
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For the third day of MondoMusica I decided to bring you with me, visiting some exhibitions and meeting some of my colleagues here in the city centre of Cremona!
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Dear Friends, welcome to the second day of MondoMusica 2020! Today I am taking you for a walk in the main streets of Cremona.
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Dear Friends, 2020 is a very particular year: all of us have changed our daily lives even quicker than usual. For this reason, I decided to bring you with me to Cremona during this year's edition of MondoMusica via my Youtube channel!
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I developed an instrument Configurator which will bring your dream instrument closer to you. From now on, you can choose the size, the shape, the wood, the varnish, the set up and the sound.
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Hear, see and feel the character of every instrument available in my workshop by clicking "Available & Listen" on my online shop.
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A new project has just launched. My new Patron community is now live to give you additional exclusive materials regarding violinmaking via different options! Check it out.
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Every Thursday at 16:00 o'clock I go live on my youtube channel to deal with the issues musicians face everyday with their instruments.
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Since the lockdown started on March 11th I had the idea to go live on my youtube channel every Monday at 14:00 Italian time to answer all of your questions regarding stringed instruments and violinmaking.
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Riccardo Pes, playing on one of my Master Cellos, has organized a series of live Music Festivals on Instagram and Youtube. Check it out! #AndraTuttoBene #EverythingWillBeFine
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Every Monday at 14 o'clock I will go live on my Youtube channel to answer all of your questions. Come and meet me next Monday!
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Preparing the varnish is just the first step of the whole process, storing it in ideal conditions is the second. Also varnish needs some TLC (tender, love, care), so discover my guidelines about the right place and storage for these special liquids.
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Spirit varnish is nothing else then varnish made with alcohol. There is a lot of secrecy around the perfect recipe, which is certainly very important. I would recommend you to experiment it and maybe you will make up your mind.
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In order to create the perfect final result you have to acquire and use the optimal ingredients. Regarding varnishing, the first and most important is Amber, but not only.
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Curious about the steps to prepare the oil varnish? You can use different types of oil, the most important detail is that the oil is not saturated: this means it’s still going to make a chemical reaction and be combined with other particles. Continue reading here!
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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 violin and that makes it sound incredible. Spoiler alert: it does not exist.
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Distrust the website audioloop.it, which sells products using my name and logo inappropriately.
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I will be in Anaheim, California from the 16th to the 19th of January 2020. Come meet me and play my instruments from the four lines!
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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 details which you have to consider and take into account before playing your instrument and get the most out of it!
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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 increases wolf tones.
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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 consequences. If the string height is too high, on one hand it might hurt for beginners, while on the other it is loved by professionals.
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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.
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Today I would like to invite you to hold on for a while and reflect on how your dream instrument could look like. Start today to draw your picture of your dream instrument decorated with precious stones, mother of pearl, silver and gold.
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You are all officially invited to come to my workshop during the three days of MondoMusica 2019, held in Cremona, Italy. A free breakfast or "aperitivo" will wait for you, while you will play the instruments!
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Since I am asked often 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 actually not a single part which can make its duty all by itself.
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