M_A_T_T Posted June 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 would building an upright bass be similar to a voilin, would it be the same construction methods but just on a larger scale? nice work Matt. Thanks for the compliment. Yes, DB's are constructed in much the same way, though not as similar as viola's & 'cello's are to the violin. If you are interested, here are some sites I have bookmarked relating to that subject: http://www.tanglefootmusic.com/info/bass/making_bass.htm http://homepages.enterprise.net/gwyllum/ba...bassmaking.html http://www.smokin-grass.com/as787.html http://www.centrum.is/hansi/mesbass.html Here is one listing some books & building plans: http://www.violins.on.ca/bassbook.html I myself am interested in this subject, and have been thinking of building a flat-back, probably out of 'alternitave' woods, due to costs. I was also pondering making the bass quite LARGE, like at least 8' tall, just because I could..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geppetto Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 wow! Matt truly an optimal job, the construction of violino! I am of Cremona, the native land of the violini! if you have need of photographic material also it makes to know me hello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_A_T_T Posted June 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Thanks guys. The back is done, for now. I will start the top very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigtommyb Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 wow thats alot of work for such a tiny instrument! Great work! T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jehle Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 I liked "Lex Luthier" I thought that name was hilarious. Ah well. M_A_T_T it is then. Nice work on the fiddle. I presume that you are going to have to build an archtop one of these days. It's basically just a big violin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_A_T_T Posted August 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 Been workin' real hard. I just roughed out the f-holes today: http://s11.invisionfree.com/Stringed_Instr...ndpost&p=595377 I'm off work this week, and I would like to get the body assembled by next weekend. I'm hoping to have this done by mid October for a woodworking competition held at an annual woodworking exhibition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 nicely documented progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanter Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 ive probably looked throught the whole thing about 5 times by now. its simply amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_A_T_T Posted October 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 It's near the 'in the white' stage, but not quite there yet: More pics I didn't meet my goal of getting it done by mid October, but the woodworking competition was cancelled this years anyways. My new goal is to get it done before the year ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slabbefusk Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 That is definately some fine woodworking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goth_fiend Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 amazing work, and great job keeping up on the photography of every stage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 Showed that to my wife and she hit me. "Why can't you do that instead of playing those stupid loud guitars?!" Not really. But we were both definitely impressed. Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 She's obviously never heard somebody learning to play the violin... Great work Matt, both the building and the documenting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gplayer50 Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 Matt, Excellent work and documentation on the process. Look forward to seeing the finished violin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarfrenzy Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 Wow.. great thread, very nicely done, actually makes me want to try to build a violin.. but the only problem is that I can't play one.. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 That is -really- beautiful and Grade-AAA craftsmanship! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyykko Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 Awesome work, a beautiful instrument and very thorough documentation! Can't wait to see it finished. -- Seppo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_A_T_T Posted October 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 Thanks for the nice comments guys. She's obviously never heard somebody learning to play the violin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff St. Germaine Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 That looks outstanding. Thanks for sharing all the detail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_A_T_T Posted November 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 First coat of varnish applied! http://s11.invisionfree.com/Stringed_Instr...ndpost&p=813593 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeiscosRock Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 Looking suh-weet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mailman Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 thats gotta be one of the best violins ive seen on this site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay5 Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 thats gotta be one of the best violins ive seen on this site! Make that the only one on the site, but either way, quite possibly one of the best examples of workmanship on the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 Beautiful, Matt. How easy is it to get the coats smooth, flowed out, and free of brush marks? Is it going to be 'blonde' or will the more traditional violin colour build up as you apply more coats? Looking forwards to seeing this all done - I've really enjoyed the account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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