Oct 14, 2019 · In the case of the violin top, assuming the gluing surfaces were made to fit flush with a flat plane, then gluing to a convex tapered box would stretch and place the top into a state of tension along the length. There will probably be some odd stress conditions across the width unless the box taper was continuous along the length.

Aug 17, 2022 · I have always wondered, if I were born in Italy in 1700, could I afford a brand-new Stradivarius violin. After some years of research, my wife and I finally finished a mini study on the original sales price of Stradivari violins. It is published in the Strad magazine, Feb 2022: https://www.thestr...

Jun 22, 2018 · No words on the violin grounds !!! No miracle or miraculous recipe (here in Italy we have too many holy men: San Gennaro, Sant'Antonio, San Giuseppe, but San Stradivari doesn't exist). Please, go to my new site (little virtual museum), you will see two interesting old instruments. You will see tw...

Sep 24, 2020 · Did Jack Benny actually play a Stradivarius? Where is it today? He always pretended to play so poorly maybe just for the laughs. How good a violinist was he to own a valuable instrument like that. He certainly was a master comedian.

Jul 14, 1999 · I was given a violin that has a Stradivarius label, and with a brand on the back of the head that says "Consernatory Violin". It is nearly perfect, except for a distressed finish, like old furniture. The wood has lots of tiger stripes. Any information …

Sep 6, 1998 · violin isn't that what the label says. In Germany is a saying: 'Stradivari made about 1000 instruments, 7.000 of them are in. Germany.' It's very easy, to put a Stradivarius label into a. violin and you can find this label in nearly 50% of all cheap. fiddles. But, there are also genuine violins by Stradivari with

Feb 10, 1998 · I have seen many postings referring to copies of Stradivarius and Guarnerius del Gesu violins. Which are the main characteristics of these violins to look for in order to determine if a violin is a copy of Satradivarius, Guarnerius del Gesu or another maker. thanks, Sergio Mujica

May 21, 2019 · Hello my name is Adrian. I have a stradivarius violin, it is very rare, it has a saying on the back imitating a flower, the material is very similar to nacre. If you could help me to discover the origin of this magnificent instrument. Thank you so much.

Jul 26, 2006 · Hi There. I inherited a 1926 Ernst Heinrich Roth violin. The label is signed by Roth in the upper left corner on a diagonal. Label reads: Ernst Heinrich Roth, Markneukirchen 1926, Reproduction of Antonius Stradivarius, Cremona 1724, Germany. Serial number is A409 good to excellent condition.

Aug 16, 2015 · I bought a violin with a card in it that says rothenburg copy of Stradivarius 1732 select materials from a garage sale for $7. It also has a case with green cloth material in the case and it has a box in good condition. The violin is practically …