Another very interesting addition to your program. But I believe we call the small rounded projection at the top of the backplate to the neck root "the button" as the "nut" is situated at the pegbox end of the fingerboard. Look forward to more of your videos.
When you are removing parts I get a little car sick. But I’m ok now. I have a Violin I need to restore... so I am needing to learn as much as I can from you, because I very much want to do a great job, as you do. To be honest... the instrument is in such bad shape, I’m afraid to look at it. It’s not been out of its case for years. Thanks you for showing us how to do these things. I feel as if Violins are Magical and special... with life in them and wanting to express themselves, as we do, in a work of Art kind of way. Like if the Mona Lisa could sing if we touched her correctly. So it’s hard for me to just start pulling them apart, without feeling a little bit like a Doctor, before I begin. Ha ha! Must at least convince the patient that I know what I’m doing. Lol 😝👍🏼✨
You are so write! I have to say that I also had to get used to pul parts of an instrument at the beginning. But, you know how it goes, you need to break the eggs to make the omelet!
Thanks for the video. I have several violins I need to do this too. I bought many violins to work on, and to improve. I got them in a climate, which was desert like, and took them to a tropical region. Then, when I would set them up, I noticed that the strings would get gradually further above the fingerboard. So as I tightened the strings, it would pull the top and bottom of the instrument, higher ! I've never heard of that happening before.
Great video...Thanks for sharing...From your videos I more appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into violin making and repairs more so...My violin neck just came off by itself from high humidity...It’s beyond my ability to fix at the moment..getting the correct height of the fingerboard seems to be the hard part to me.
Lol...soo much passion in violin making until a whole channel on violin making! Cool! Like the part where you bring out the “video” from the cabinet shelf....haha
I have to repair my violin fingerboard that fell off due to extreme hot weather, tho due to COVID I don’t think any violin repairers are repairing. Will it be possible if I fix it myself? If so, which glues can I use to glue it back together?
Was the gap along the edge of the fingerboard and the ruler (1:22) due to the neck warping or somehow being excessively worn, or just poor craftsmanship of the origional construction or when the previous repair was made?
Often on old instruments I see that the part of the fingerboard over the neck isn't straight anymore but the part over the instrument is. I suppose that this happend by extensive use of the instrument. The right part is mostly also more worn out than the left part as the fingers touch this part more.
Hi thanks for the videos! It's great! I work very hard to repair antique violins that are 100-300 years old with similar problems, any information on this subject of violin neck alignment is very important to me. In addition I have severe problems with the violin button, it is very difficult to find the exact place and the exact angle after years the wood twists a bit. Are there any utilities that can help with this? I would love to receive any information or video you have from you. thank you very much!
Thank you Kimon!!!! I just purchased a very inexpensive violin. The fingerboard is setting at about 5/8 of an inch above the top. I thought it would be a great opportunity to get experience resetting the neck. Now I think that I’m simply going to install a wedge under the fingerboard. 😎🎻
I have a neck on an electric violin where the fingerboard is far too low.... But then as it looks like it was made by someone unfamiliar with violins I suspect it is pointless correcting it. (I suspect the glues will not be friendly).
Hi Kimon, just wondering do you play the violin at all? If you did, it would be cool to hear you play a tune sometime! Playing unprofessionally is one of my biggest joys for me. :)
At no point have you measured the 'break angle' at the bridge. This angle , usually 158* (or 22* break) determines the relationship of three points -- The nut, the saddle and the bridge crown . Your way does not exactly position thees three points to ensure correct downward force at the bridge feet .
@@maestrokimon Oh I see, I have a baroque violin parallel to the top, the previous owner removed and grafted the neck with a shim similar to this one. I don't know why they did it tho when it wasn't needed
Another instrument given a new lease of life. Very satisfying to see an expert craftsman at work.
Thank you for your kind words!
Another very interesting addition to your program. But I believe we call the small rounded projection at the top of the backplate to the neck root "the button" as the "nut" is situated at the pegbox end of the fingerboard. Look forward to more of your videos.
That is what I thought too...
Fascinating you make it look so easy, But I’m certain it’s NOT as easy as you make it look👍 Thanks for the video
Thank you for your kind words!
Wonderful, concise, to the point video. Excellent helps and information. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind feedback Steve!
I would have loved to see you staining/finishing
When you are removing parts I get a little car sick. But I’m ok now. I have a Violin I need to restore... so I am needing to learn as much as I can from you, because I very much want to do a great job, as you do. To be honest... the instrument is in such bad shape, I’m afraid to look at it. It’s not been out of its case for years. Thanks you for showing us how to do these things. I feel as if Violins are Magical and special... with life in them and wanting to express themselves, as we do, in a work of Art kind of way. Like if the Mona Lisa could sing if we touched her correctly. So it’s hard for me to just start pulling them apart, without feeling a little bit like a Doctor, before I begin. Ha ha! Must at least convince the patient that I know what I’m doing. Lol 😝👍🏼✨
You are so write! I have to say that I also had to get used to pul parts of an instrument at the beginning. But, you know how it goes, you need to break the eggs to make the omelet!
Really enjoy your series. Thank you!
Good to hear!!!
Wow did not know about the wedge Thank you
Thanks for the video. I have several violins I need to do this too. I bought many violins to work on, and to improve. I got them in a climate, which was desert like, and took them to a tropical region. Then, when I would set them up, I noticed that the strings would get gradually further above the fingerboard. So as I tightened the strings, it would pull the top and bottom of the instrument, higher ! I've never heard of that happening before.
Nicely done! I enjoyed watching you work.
Thank you for your kind words!
Great video...Thanks for sharing...From your videos I more appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into violin making and repairs more so...My violin neck just came off by itself from high humidity...It’s beyond my ability to fix at the moment..getting the correct height of the fingerboard seems to be the hard part to me.
Thank you for your kind words Andru! Fitting the neck onto the body is indeed one of the hardest tasks.
Grand merci pour cette très intéressante vidéo. Mais, quel est ce liquide qui décolle le manche?
Buenisimo😊
Excellent work and advise.
Thank you!
Lol...soo much passion in violin making until a whole channel on violin making! Cool!
Like the part where you bring out the “video” from the cabinet shelf....haha
Thank you so much!
Great innovator
Thank you!
You're great👏👏
Thank you!
Hello how much will it cost to get just the finger board repaird..? It just broked a little..
Amazing!!
Thanks!!
Great vid thanks
continue the making a violin series I will do one ☝🏾
I have to repair my violin fingerboard that fell off due to extreme hot weather, tho due to COVID I don’t think any violin repairers are repairing. Will it be possible if I fix it myself? If so, which glues can I use to glue it back together?
Hi man, cool video! I have a question, where can i buy so a mini block plane?? (5:14) I can’t find it. :/
Hello Tamás. You can have a look to the video about all my tools here: th-cam.com/video/utYue9IDoxo/w-d-xo.html
When he hits that bridge with his fingers LOL 🤣
😎
Was the gap along the edge of the fingerboard and the ruler (1:22) due to the neck warping or somehow being excessively worn, or just poor craftsmanship of the origional construction or when the previous repair was made?
Actually that concavish bend is intentional. It guides the left hand.
Often on old instruments I see that the part of the fingerboard over the neck isn't straight anymore but the part over the instrument is. I suppose that this happend by extensive use of the instrument. The right part is mostly also more worn out than the left part as the fingers touch this part more.
There is no need to use heat when removing fingerboard?
No not always. This time the fingerboard went of easily so I didn't have to use hot water.
When he flicked the bridge and it vibrated, I nearly freaked out!
Hi thanks for the videos! It's great!
I work very hard to repair antique violins that are 100-300 years old with similar problems, any information on this subject of violin neck alignment is very important to me.
In addition I have severe problems with the violin button, it is very difficult to find the exact place and the exact angle after years the wood twists a bit. Are there any utilities that can help with this?
I would love to receive any information or video you have from you.
thank you very much!
Hello Fried. Sorry but I don't exactly understand the problem with the button. Can you send me some pictures by e-mail?
@@maestrokimon Yes, what's your email address?
Info@maestrokimon.com
Thank you Kimon!!!! I just purchased a very inexpensive violin. The fingerboard is setting at about 5/8 of an inch above the top. I thought it would be a great opportunity to get experience resetting the neck. Now I think that I’m simply going to install a wedge under the fingerboard. 😎🎻
👍🎶
Thank you!
Do you only use hide glue?
No, some times I also use white glue.
I have a neck on an electric violin where the fingerboard is far too low.... But then as it looks like it was made by someone unfamiliar with violins I suspect it is pointless correcting it. (I suspect the glues will not be friendly).
What a beautiful instrument! How did you keep the sound post from falling? Or did you let it and fix it?
I fixed it later.
What about staining?????
Sorry?
You omitted touching up the varnish where you modified the instrument, why?
I forgot to film it... 😶
@@maestrokimonthat is understandable!
Hi Kimon, just wondering do you play the violin at all? If you did, it would be cool to hear you play a tune sometime! Playing unprofessionally is one of my biggest joys for me. :)
I have studied the violin for 15 years but in the last 20 years I don't play so much anymore. Enjoy playing!
did you go to violin making school?
Yes I did, in Cremona.
God! Do you ever get used to those wood-cracking sounds? I understand they are normal, but they still creep me out!
Haha! I totally understand you! But you get used to it, I promise! And it's different when you have the instrument in your own hands.
@@maestrokimon Phew! Thanks for the reassuring response and all the knowledge and skills you impart in your videos. :)
At no point have you measured the 'break angle' at the bridge. This angle , usually 158* (or 22* break) determines the relationship of three points -- The nut, the saddle and the bridge crown . Your way does not exactly position thees three points to ensure correct downward force at the bridge feet .
Better to have restored it to its original set-up rather than converting it into a 'modern' violin.
Maybe but there are not so many people looking for a baroque violin.
but I think you killed a baroque violin neck is supposed to be like that on baroque -.-
No, not really. A baroque neck has to be even flater. Actually it has to be parallel to the top. This was a neck that wasn't placed properly.
@@maestrokimon Oh I see, I have a baroque violin parallel to the top, the previous owner removed and grafted the neck with a shim similar to this one. I don't know why they did it tho when it wasn't needed
I know I'm new, but every time you take a knife to the violin I cringe a little. I hope I get over that.