Kevin Lee Luthier and The Romantic School of Music: The "Lost" Violin Lessons of Paganini. The Secrets of Stradivarius and Guarnerius. The Book of Honor, and the excitement that goes with it. True Love, Music, and Dreams.
I'm going to say this, not to brag, but to illustrate how amazingly impressive your craftsmanship is. I have made a few electric guitars from scratch, right down to winding my own pickups, routing the cavities by hand, etc. But what i witnessed here is true artistry that few can ever come close to matching. Even comprehending how precise you have to be in every step is a task all by itself. I tip my hat to you sir!
you need a good pair of surgical loupes that give you a proper working distance to save your neck and back in the future. Money well spent over the stupid off the shelf magnifiers.
Really enjoyed the video, as an amateur maker and repairer I enjoy watching how professionals make repairs. I also appreciated that you sped up the video for the non essential stuff and slowed it down when it mattered. Would never have thought to use willow at the neck root. Thanks for sharing your Skills and Knowledge.
So far ive had four back surgeries. After the first surgery the screw broke. Went in again and had it replaced. Then the same screw started coming out of my spine. So had that one replaced with a bigger screw. That caused so much pain that they put an electronic thing in my back that doesnt work. So now i have to go back first to have the electronic thing removed then the surgeon is going to remove the rods and screws. God im starting to feel likes its a never ending story.
I do "feel" you. I'm still putting off two major back surgeries and four hand surgeries. Life itself can seem like a never ending story, yet that means that we're still alive and we can appreciate so many other things at the same time! Even if it comes with pain, I'll take it. :)
@@kevinleeluthier well I had the SCS removed yesterday. I don't know if its the painkillers but for the first time in two years I'm able to walk upright. I hope its not the painkillers. I can handle this.
Hello Kevin, what color/dye do you recommend to blend in with the glue for repairs and also when can we expect a full bow rehair tutorial? Any way I could donate for the content you provide? Thank you for everything.
2 droppers of Beige 3/4 droppers of Gray of Dr. PH Martin's Synchromatic Transpartent = it's all listed in my video about glue. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XEjqYwWAY_w.html Re-hairing a bow is still on my HUGE list of videos to make. There's so much more to doing it properly than meets the eye, and I want to do it right. The easiest way to donate and help this cause is at: www.the-romantic-school-of-music.com/RSOM_Store/RSOM_Store.htm Thanks for watching and commenting!
I suppose that I might be considered an expert after breaking my neck twice and my mid and lower spine in 8 different places. = Not something to brag about, though. Thanks for watching!
You definitely have some serious Luthier chops I would say. Of course that is obvious from the instruments that you have made before, but repair is a slightly different discipline, isn't it? I think it can be harder to undo mistakes that had been made on an older instrument that was repaired "cheaply".
Thanks for showing us your talents!! Amazing work!! Of course I clicked like and going to subscribe BUT I already one!! One question: 1.) I what country do your reside?? And if it’s the USA approximately!! Thanks again!! I promise I will return soon!!
I thought maple was used for violin necks? I do not begrudge willow, as I know Stradivari used it in liners and blocks of his instruments. I applaud your masterful repair of your clients violin. My dad was a sailboat and drift boat builder, so I appreciate fine carpentry. Your work is brilliant! Thank you!😅
Yes, maple is used to make the necks themselves. Willow is just used for the blocks, or to replace parts of the blocks. In this case the mortise of the block. My father loved to make boats also! :)
Thank you for the repair lesson. My grandpa's old violin is like that one only all over. It's not a master built violin but its precious to me. Your video helps give me the confidence to start. Thank you so much.
What an honor AGAIN, to watch your masterful craftsmanship bring another instrument from it's apparent grave. And all in under 9 minutes... 😉!! Thanks...until next time...
I just wish that I could do it in 9 minutes! I think it took around 9 hours just to make and edit the video! Yet, like a fine violin, a video can live forever! :) Thanks for watching!
@@jdsimons3222 When properly chosen and aged, willow is extremely stable, quite tough and has no distinct grains. Which means that It carves wonderfully and then holds the neck evenly on all the surfaces, and all parts of those surfaces from all directions. On top of that, Hans Weisshaar (one of the greatest repair men of all time) told me to use it :) Thanks for watching!
Beautiful work. It was fascinating to see which tools you used, how you marked the wood, and when you made the cuts. Got to admit, I found the the white color of the wood, before it was finished, to be strikingly beautiful. If I were a contemporary solo Violinist, I might very well have chosen that color. It would be very eye catching on stage. Thanks for giving us a look at your method for making such a lovely instrument.
I've had the comment made about how beautiful white instruments are, many times by many people. And they truly are beautiful, and it's a wonderful experience..., yet if left unvarnished, they quickly stain, absorb moisture and then begin to crack because they are not protected from the elements. Yet, if a clear varnish is applied, they seem to lose all of that natural beauty and character, and even part of their voice. (The Dragon's Blood and amber varnish really does help bring back their voice and makes it better than ever in the concert hall) = As beautiful as their naked form may be, my instruments always leave my shop with their clothes on. :)
@@kevinleeluthier It's too bad the white instruments can't retain their stunning color and get the tonal benefits that the vanish provides. Maybe someone should research a solution. I'm a guitarist, and there are White Maple Guitars that seem to retain their color, but as far as I know, the Finishes used are different from those used on fine Violins, Violas, etc. Guitar Finishes on fine instruments are typically Oil and Wax, Shellac, French Polish or Nitrocellulose Lacquer. On lower priced models, Polyurethane and Polyester.
