That was an experience! Wonderful editing. I can't bring myself to regard the distressed finish that is customary with violins, with anything other than horror. As a craftsman, this is really painful to me. Hopefully, the demand for artificial aging will end sometime. Glorious skills, however, and a joy to watch.
It's real big in the electric guitar world too... They call it "Relic". They even started doing it on acoustic guitars. I'm sure the fad will die out in time, but we live in a world where everyone demands "Instant Gratification", and can't wait 5, 10, 15, 20, or 30 years for an instrument to age naturally. The only positive (in my opinion) of relic guitars is they have to use good old fashioned nitro lacquer to get the proper effect, and that's way better than polyurethane, or polyester finishes.
I'm afraid that it is unlikely to be a fad, the practice goes back at least 200 years. It is one of the more bizarre aspects of the trade. I "antique" my for two reasons: the old instruments have a visual richness that a "straight" new one do not, and because of customer demand. Many players have a variety of reasons to prefer antiqued instruments, so they are easier to sell. It has been a longtime goal of mine to come up with making and finishing techniques that would give the same richness with out resorting to artificial techniques, you can read some of my reflections on the topic here www.andrewcarruthers.com/controlled-randomness-and-the-search-for-a-good-honest-violin-finish/. Oddly, since I have been working on my Off-Beat violins, which make maximum use of the "wear and patination" techniques that I've learned over the years, my regular violins are getting a much lighter treatment. No more of the rocks and scratches that you see in this video.
@@carruthersviolins7100 That's very interesting. I was not aware that ageing of Violins went back that far. I notice some of your techniques mirror the techniques of those that relic guitars. I think the only difference is the guitar guys use something like computer keyboard cleaner to make the check marks in the lacquer. If you hold the can sideways, it shoots out a thin layer on frost on the finish, then they immediately heat it with a hair dryer, and the checks appear like magic. I don't think that would work on varnish. I imagine you have to do very careful sanding. You got an interesting channel here, as a person who does not play Violin, or own one I subscribed, because a lot of this parallels the Guitar world in some ways, and I do play guitar. Keep up the good work!
As a musician, as a filmmaker and as a hobbyist woodworker, I'd rather see the video with a bit diferent edition, not the 1 or 2 second takes for 10 minutes. Some details in the woodwork are beautiful to look at. let the video breathe. let see the art of the worker! I know it's a lot of work to compress 17 days into 10 minutes of video, but, the light, the framing, the details, the music, everything... everything was perfect... you just needed to let some shots breathe a little longer. Anyway, good job everyone! Congratulations!
Engrossing. Beautiful instrument. How satisfying it must be to work the whole process from start to finish. 10 minutes though? You might have to speed up... what with the hundreds of people (all ages) being inspired to take up this instrument by Brett and Eddy (of TwoSet Violin).... myself included some 18 months ago.
It's impossible for anyone to make a violin in less than a week, maybe in a month,it requires a considerable amount of time to make a good and playable instrument.
Beautiful! Two ignorant questions: Did the Cremona makers build with the current standard scale length? Im wondering because Ive heard of grafted necks. And did they have sandpaper back then? Thanks for the enjoyable video.
I only wish left handed violins were made to , just about every musical instrument is right handed , I need to get a custom made one made , that will be when I find a Luther here in Australia at a price I can afford .
it's frustrating to see isn't it. Imagine if even the actual old violins are the same, like they've all been looked after perfectly and none of the marks are age related.
That was an experience! Wonderful editing.
I can't bring myself to regard the distressed finish that is customary with violins, with anything other than horror. As a craftsman, this is really painful to me. Hopefully, the demand for artificial aging will end sometime.
Glorious skills, however, and a joy to watch.
Totally agree. Why destroy something that is perfect to start with :)
It's real big in the electric guitar world too... They call it "Relic". They even started doing it on acoustic guitars. I'm sure the fad will die out in time, but we live in a world where everyone demands "Instant Gratification", and can't wait 5, 10, 15, 20, or 30 years for an instrument to age naturally. The only positive (in my opinion) of relic guitars is they have to use good old fashioned nitro lacquer to get the proper effect, and that's way better than polyurethane, or polyester finishes.
I'm afraid that it is unlikely to be a fad, the practice goes back at least 200 years. It is one of the more bizarre aspects of the trade. I "antique" my for two reasons: the old instruments have a visual richness that a "straight" new one do not, and because of customer demand. Many players have a variety of reasons to prefer antiqued instruments, so they are easier to sell.
It has been a longtime goal of mine to come up with making and finishing techniques that would give the same richness with out resorting to artificial techniques, you can read some of my reflections on the topic here www.andrewcarruthers.com/controlled-randomness-and-the-search-for-a-good-honest-violin-finish/.
Oddly, since I have been working on my Off-Beat violins, which make maximum use of the "wear and patination" techniques that I've learned over the years, my regular violins are getting a much lighter treatment. No more of the rocks and scratches that you see in this video.
@@carruthersviolins7100 That's very interesting. I was not aware that ageing of Violins went back that far. I notice some of your techniques mirror the techniques of those that relic guitars. I think the only difference is the guitar guys use something like computer keyboard cleaner to make the check marks in the lacquer. If you hold the can sideways, it shoots out a thin layer on frost on the finish, then they immediately heat it with a hair dryer, and the checks appear like magic. I don't think that would work on varnish. I imagine you have to do very careful sanding. You got an interesting channel here, as a person who does not play Violin, or own one I subscribed, because a lot of this parallels the Guitar world in some ways, and I do play guitar. Keep up the good work!
@@carruthersviolins7100 Yes, I've seen a fairly old violin that had a fake crack painted on it. Weird.
It is satisfying to hear the crisp shaving of the wood by the sharp hand tools.
Wow !!! I'm a Luthier (Guitar builder) and I'm watching this with my jaw on the floor !!!
Can we get the 24 hour version. This was fascinating to watch
Next best thing is the 40 minute version; just change your playback speed to .25 :-)
As a woodworker, I would love the "long" version! Gorgeous work - congratulations!
Magical. You’re an inspiration, Andy. My Carruthers violin (no 12? - Leamington Spa vintage) still my most treasured possession 30+ years on.
Matthew! Good to hear from you. I have treasured memories of Leamington
As a musician, as a filmmaker and as a hobbyist woodworker, I'd rather see the video with a bit diferent edition, not the 1 or 2 second takes for 10 minutes.
Some details in the woodwork are beautiful to look at. let the video breathe. let see the art of the worker!
I know it's a lot of work to compress 17 days into 10 minutes of video, but, the light, the framing, the details, the music, everything... everything was perfect... you just needed to let some shots breathe a little longer.
Anyway, good job everyone!
Congratulations!
Hands, eye, soul. A joy.
Wonderful!! What a treat to watch it come together!!
What a beautiful video - so peaceful and so insightful.
Music to my ears
He's a pro. Great maker.
Engrossing. Beautiful instrument. How satisfying it must be to work the whole process from start to finish. 10 minutes though? You might have to speed up... what with the hundreds of people (all ages) being inspired to take up this instrument by Brett and Eddy (of TwoSet Violin).... myself included some 18 months ago.
Wounderful
wow sounds amazing
I love my Caruthers violin. Andrew is a great maker- beautiful film.
lucky you! I have a Neil Ertz one, equally loved.
So relaxing :) Ahhhh
Fascinating to watch. Thank you!
The 24hour version please 🙏.
Very cool video, and great editing! I love that you actually showed making the inside mold!
Fantastic, thanks so much for sharing. Great editing by the way.
Wonderful video. The suggestion in the comment below to slow the playback speed down to down to .25 is a great one. Much easier to watch.
why antiquing it, sir, it was already superb! ;) congratulations
The customer prefers it.
That was thoroughly enjoyable to watch!
Amazing video! Nice work
Wow, crazy that he did that in only 10 minutes. It would probably take me at least 20
Magical
diamond shaped mould. that's hardcore
Que trabalho maravilhoso
It's impossible for anyone to make a violin in less than a week, maybe in a month,it requires a considerable amount of time to make a good and playable instrument.
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Beautiful! Two ignorant questions: Did the Cremona makers build with the current standard scale length? Im wondering because Ive heard of grafted necks. And did they have sandpaper back then? Thanks for the enjoyable video.
equisetum / mares tails provided a natural abrasive, or sharkskin
I believe they used scrapers, shaped steel plates with a burr turned over. It make a smoother finish than sandpaper, which leaves fuzz.
I only wish left handed violins were made to , just about every musical instrument is right handed , I need to get a custom made one made , that will be when I find a Luther here in Australia at a price I can afford .
Oddly Satisfying!
Good video, I am a Venezuelan four-piece builder, I would like to make my first violin, can you help me find the templates in pdf?
Many of the (surprisingly small) processes in this video take 1 hour+ to achieve. So.... there's that.
Quanto custa um violino, para um português?
Yeah.... this violin wasn't created in 10 minutes sorry. The title should be: "Watch a violin being made in 10 minutes, with many edits."
If you didn't realize that without the extra specification you are somewhat of a moron though.
How I interesting! Personally, I would prefer 24h in 24 min - 10 min just felt too rushed too me.
Was all going perfectly until you started randomly whacking it with keys and stones. I just do not understand this "relic" craze.
it's frustrating to see isn't it. Imagine if even the actual old violins are the same, like they've all been looked after perfectly and none of the marks are age related.
10 minutes?? Liar.
I misread the title as being a violin that took only 10 minutes to create. 😂
Wow! Fantastic behind-the-scenes insight into a beautiful craft! Bravo!