I answer 10 questions about Violinmaking, Strings, Bows and more

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Master Violin Maker and Restorer Olaf Grawert answers YOUR question about Strings, Being a violinmaker, Bows, Rosin, Carbon Fibre instruments and starting a successful violin business.

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00:00 Introduction
00:40 1. What string are good for different playing levels?
03:15 2. What do we have to look for when choosing a bow? (see link above)
05:18 3. Why do tradition folk fiddlers have a bridge that is less arched than a classical violinist?
07:00 4. How hard was it for you to find a following as a violin maker?
08:23 5. How can you choose a good rosin for your bow?
09:18 Bonus Question: What is the difference between light and dark rosin?
09:36 6. What are your thoughts on the longevity and serviceability of instruments made of carbon fibre and other materials?
12:29 7. Is there an absolute definition of the measurements of a violin?
14:20 8. What is the most important thing that you want future Luthiers to know?
15:00 9. How do I safely separate the front and back of the instrument and re-glue the bouts?
16:39 10. How can we find and then evaluate a local luthier?
19:11 11. What is some of the best advice you have received as a luthier?
20:00 12. Old instrument that had been in the ocean for some time.
22:32 Conclusion

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