1/16th (tiny) VIOLIN page 2 |
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The upper and lower eyes of the f-holes have been drilled. Now it's just a matter of elegantly connecting the dots.... |
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With the f-holes carved, it's now time to fit that tiny bassbar! Following the exact same procedure that I use for my full sized violins, the bar is soon carved to match the inner curve along the length of the plate and glued in. Not to worry, I don't use that monkey wrench during the process! I added it to the photo at the last moment just for a size comparison. |
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The top is glued on and the neck mortice prepared to accept the neck/scroll. I realize now that I didn't take any photos while carving the scroll......it just went by so quickly! |
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Basking in the sun with a cold drink after a few coats of a colophony based resin/oil varnish, |
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Varnished belly. This is the most minimalistic approach to varnish I've ever tried. Just a simple, attractive and protective coating. No fingerboard during the varnishing process. |
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There she is! Set up and ready for action. As far as visual character goes, she holds her own against her enormous viola sibling. |
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And the moment of truth comes as Otilla opens up the case for the first time.......and the tiny violin receives her shy-smiled approval! How does it sound? When played by Otilla, it squawks like a disturbed chicken, croaks like a dying frog and trembles like a swarm of bumblebees. Under more experienced hands, it has a pleasant, surprisingly warm tone, and a potent dynamic range. It doesn't sound like a full-sized violin, but it does have a nice mini-violin quality.... |
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