I think the wax treatment is very good for the spirit varnish, I've seen some finishes just get bad brittle. And some spirit varnishes use part rosin to toughen the varnish which has some waxes within the rosin . I would call this a conditioner
Thanks. I have a question about strings: what is the difference between a ball-end E string and a loop-end E string in terms of sound? Is one better than the other? (I currently have the fine tuner which fits the ball-end type)
Thank you for another informative instruction video. I always like to learn more about violins since I am doing some small repairs on cheap instruments just to learn more. Just one comment about the video production. I would prefer if you would allow your natural pauses to be left in your speech. Sometimes I feel like the video editor is trying to take away any pause in the speech. It is the same with music. Pauses are important. They make you reflect and be ready for the next phrase. And I also wonder if there was a looped electric guitar in the background. If so, then why? It only makes the soundscape blurry and you lose focus on the message. Musicians as I need to listen to all music that is being played. If there is a hidden melody in the background, my attention is drawn to that. Please keep your video editing simple. I really like your way of explaining.
Thanks Edgar. I just like violin as a beautiful instrument, and your video makes me relax and even therapeutic:) I noticed that you tend to favor a left mounted chin rest rather than the Guarneri style, particularly with your master violins. Is there a reason for this?
Hi Edgar, just wanted to share that my violin string broke and I made a knot to which I attached the little ball and I just put the string back on and it works for me. Concert can come.
Dear Edgar, my question in German: Ich habe eine alte Violine, die an ddr Stelle, wo heute ein Kinnhalter ist und am Boden gegenüber keinen Lack mehr hat durch viel spielen vermutlich ohne Kinnhalter oder Tuch. Istces,ratsam, diese Stellen wieder "lackueren" zu lassen beim Geigenbauer oder ist das unerheblich? Ich spiele mit Kinnhalter. Ansonsten ist die Geige unverletzt und musste auch noch nie geflickt werden. Danke für deine Antwort . Lg aus Wien
Thank you for the great video. I have one question: Should the soap used in the cleaning be rinsed off prior to applying the polish? Many soaps contain all kinds of chemicals that might be harmful to the varnish.
I see Edgar is selling a microfiber cleaning clothe with his name on it. FYI you can buy 36 microfiber cloths elsewhere for the price of 1 of Edgar’s. I wonder if he prices his violins similarly. Putting Edgar’s name on something really seems to inflate the price dramatically.
I do need to clean my violin. It seems to get dirty about 100 times faster than it did when I was a kid. Cremona to me is the city from this song from the musical kiss me Kate th-cam.com/video/RqMGVuxgpkQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ffgCPqe0PG66Wqwz
Good info. Thanks ☺️. I like your bench quilt 😊
I think the wax treatment is very good for the spirit varnish, I've seen some finishes just get bad brittle. And some spirit varnishes use part rosin to toughen the varnish which has some waxes within the rosin . I would call this a conditioner
Thanks. I have a question about strings: what is the difference between a ball-end E string and a loop-end E string in terms of sound? Is one better than the other? (I currently have the fine tuner which fits the ball-end type)
I saw a video from Ray Chen that said that a loop end E string sounds slightly better. It is his changing strings video
Thank you for another informative instruction video. I always like to learn more about violins since I am doing some small repairs on cheap instruments just to learn more. Just one comment about the video production. I would prefer if you would allow your natural pauses to be left in your speech. Sometimes I feel like the video editor is trying to take away any pause in the speech. It is the same with music. Pauses are important. They make you reflect and be ready for the next phrase. And I also wonder if there was a looped electric guitar in the background. If so, then why? It only makes the soundscape blurry and you lose focus on the message. Musicians as I need to listen to all music that is being played. If there is a hidden melody in the background, my attention is drawn to that. Please keep your video editing simple. I really like your way of explaining.
Don’t make such detailed, personal criticisms and advice on TH-cam videos, it’s bad manners.
I’m scared to clean it with water and soap.
Thanks Edgar. I just like violin as a beautiful instrument, and your video makes me relax and even therapeutic:) I noticed that you tend to favor a left mounted chin rest rather than the Guarneri style, particularly with your master violins. Is there a reason for this?
Hi Edgar, just wanted to share that my violin string broke and I made a knot to which I attached the little ball and I just put the string back on and it works for me. Concert can come.
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Distinguished master can you discuss the Hiroshi Iizuka Viola design. I would love to know your thoughts.
Dry rosin under strings? How remove and also a bit on finger board
Dear Edgar, my question in German:
Ich habe eine alte Violine, die an ddr Stelle, wo heute ein Kinnhalter ist und am Boden gegenüber keinen Lack mehr hat durch viel spielen vermutlich ohne Kinnhalter oder Tuch.
Istces,ratsam, diese Stellen wieder "lackueren" zu lassen beim Geigenbauer oder ist das unerheblich?
Ich spiele mit Kinnhalter.
Ansonsten ist die Geige unverletzt und musste auch noch nie geflickt werden. Danke für deine Antwort . Lg aus Wien
can i do that for the bow?
What kind of soap should I use for my violin?
Any type of classic hand soap will work just fine, don't rely on products that are too harsh😉
@@EdgarRuss Alright I better start cleaning I guess, thank you so much for your videos though, they're really helpful! 🙂
@@EdgarRussIt really won’t hurt the varnish? I have an early 1800 cello and am concerned about taking varnish off by using soapy water!
Grazie! Now I know how to take care of my vioin. Question: Wouldn't it be better to remove strings, clean and then put strings back on?
Take extreme care that you don’t let the sound post fall when the bridge is free.
would these techniques work on cellos too?
Yes, of course 😉👍🏻
thanks@@EdgarRuss
Thank you for the great video. I have one question: Should the soap used in the cleaning be rinsed off prior to applying the polish? Many soaps contain all kinds of chemicals that might be harmful to the varnish.
00F! €60 postage to Australia for the cleaning kit 😵💫
I see Edgar is selling a microfiber cleaning clothe with his name on it. FYI you can buy 36 microfiber cloths elsewhere for the price of 1 of Edgar’s. I wonder if he prices his violins similarly. Putting Edgar’s name on something really seems to inflate the price dramatically.
Im not for Shellack (that from the littel aninmal perhapsinsect )
I do need to clean my violin. It seems to get dirty about 100 times faster than it did when I was a kid.
Cremona to me is the city from this song from the musical kiss me Kate th-cam.com/video/RqMGVuxgpkQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ffgCPqe0PG66Wqwz
Seriously, did he REALLY need 13 minutes to deliver that instruction?
Yes. And why shouldn’t he?