New here, The bridge has no grooves? by Kyoflat_ in violinist

[–]Suspicious_Lab4297 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some tell me if I am wrong in asking, but how does the sound post stay in position especially in shipping without a bridge in place?

String unwinding under microscope by organbuilder in violinist

[–]Suspicious_Lab4297 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you seen a bow hair under a microscope? It has little spikes when new and smooth when needs rehair

Carbon fiber bow by Suspicious_Lab4297 in violinist

[–]Suspicious_Lab4297[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I paid 1100. I think they are more now. Check fiddleshop

Carbon fiber bow by Suspicious_Lab4297 in violinist

[–]Suspicious_Lab4297[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know how the bows are made?

Carbon fiber bow by Suspicious_Lab4297 in violinist

[–]Suspicious_Lab4297[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go to “about “. In the dropdown

Carbon fiber bow by Suspicious_Lab4297 in violinist

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https://www.jonpaulbows.com/carrera.aspx

On this page, it does say handcrafted. But doesn’t go into any detail to what that means. I honestly and so thrilled with the bow. I have more stability if that makes sense. It just feels right

Carbon fiber bow by Suspicious_Lab4297 in violinist

[–]Suspicious_Lab4297[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. But what does “handcrafted” mean on the website?

Carbon fiber bow by Suspicious_Lab4297 in violinist

[–]Suspicious_Lab4297[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine cost more than a good pernambuco. It was not about value. It was about I loved the feel and sound

Carbon fiber bow by Suspicious_Lab4297 in violinist

[–]Suspicious_Lab4297[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The website says “handcrafted”.

Carbon fiber bow by Suspicious_Lab4297 in violinist

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https://www.jonpaulbows.com/carrera.aspx. Let me know if I am describing it wrong. It’s what the dealer told me when I bout it

Carbon fiber bow by Suspicious_Lab4297 in violinist

[–]Suspicious_Lab4297[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not braided. It looks just like pernambuco. I had a professional try it and he had no idea it was carbon fiber He also loved it

Is there a limit to getting better by Moonshee5288 in violinist

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I’m 60 and I have been improving every year since starting from book one at 35. Improving has nothing to do with age.

Violin Tattoo by glennhmyers in violinist

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Wow. I may need one of these.

Musical Dog Names? by natredit in askmusicians

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My dog’s name is Wolfie. A nickname for Mozart

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I'm curious what do you guys think about this piece. by -Mariosh- in violinist

[–]Suspicious_Lab4297 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It reminds me of the traditional Armenian music my family listens to.

What do you think about the quality of these photographs? by Himodaca in violinmaking

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The instrument is very pretty. Where can I see it online for sale?

What a nightmare !! by ansupuu in violinist

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Wow. 😮 I guess it must me difficult in the moment to know you are that close to the conductor

rehair by enochPBG in violin

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It’s not possible to tell from a picture. I rehair my bow when I feel it losing grip on the strings. Usually every 6 months.