I'm a craftsman, artist, violin-maker, Egyptologist, with many varied interests, currently residing in the beautiful state of Virginia.
In this channel you may expect to see me working on things as varied as strings instruments, furniture, jewelry, sculptures, with the occasional completely random topic videos!
I try to respond to all relevant comments at least with a ❤, but because of the way RU-vid works, a lot of times I'm not notified of comments, so some may go unanswered, but doesn't mean I don't appreciate them! So comment away! 😊
We have another channel, @Egypt_101 www.youtube.com/@Egypt_101 where we put the more academic stuffs about Ancient Egypt, if that's your cup of tea.
We do have a Patreon page if you feel generous and want to support the channel, but I'm terrible at self-promotion and raising money, so not much has been done there. Another way to support the channel is with the 'Thanks' feature on RU-vid.
Wanted to share my experiences with this guitar. I wanted this for a long time to have something I can take to the beach and parks here in Florida… But, I’m a lefty. So I broke the rules! Between no nut and a classical saddle I just switch the strings to a lefty, filed the would be nut, and it actually sounds great!
No no no no no no, don't ever boil the bridge! The way to straighten it is by steaming it, but not immersing it in the boiling water! However, steaming isn't a guaranteed method. If a bridge warped because uneven forces were applied to it, steaming can fix it, but if it warped because that's what the wood wanted to do, it will warp again, some times right away.
Did you use that Dremmel contraption for cutting all of the glass pattern (excluding the straight), and if so how many bits did you go through?Awesome Job 👌
Thank you! 😊 It's a Dremel mounted on the Dremel 'drill press' accessory, in a tub with water, tied up with wires to a shelf above, to make absolutely sure it can not fall into the water. That part is of absolute foremost importance, you must make sure it CAN NOT fall into the water no matter how it tips over or fails, otherwise it will electrocute you!! ☠☠☠ I also use a foot switch, so there's no need to reach for anything to turn it on/off with wet hands. I assume no responsibility for any injury or damage or death; if done improperly, the setup is dangerous and I don't recommend it. Power tools near water are extra dangerous, do it at your own risk. ☠☠☠ For the cutting part, first I started with a diamond-coated 'wire' I have, but that kept breaking, so I just used long thin diamond-coated burs from Harbor Freight.
I have been planning on buying the xp4 with the cutout. This review was very helpful. I will def be buying from amazon because it can be returned if needed. Now that I know about Enya's lack of customer service. 50 bucks. That is nothing compared to what the repairs would cost. I'm sure it holds other problems as well.
Hello sir.I am from India.I am getting inspired after watching all your videos.Can you give me a violin.I am very interested in learning violin.But I cannot afford a violin
Some people will argue that yes, to a very small amount it does, and some argue that every single part affects the sound. I personally don't think it affects the sound to any relevant amount. You might be able to measure it in a laboratory, but in the real world, no, it doesn't.
The musics are Bach's Cello Suite No. 1 and Faure's Pavane. I chose the cello suite while working on the bass bar because bass. 😉 The Pavane is simply because it's pretty and I love it.
I know a lot of Violinist prefer to stick to tradition and such but I'm honestly surprised at how little I've seen of uniquely decorated Violins. Or heck, just the classical string instrument family in general, I don't ever see unique designs from them.
Well, normal violins do look awesome on their own, if you ask me. 😉 But non-traditional finishes have a lot of stigma because they're associated with lower quality instruments.
I showed what it sounded like. 😉 If you wish me to describe it, well, it was pretty average, no deficiencies but nothing remarkable about the sound, a little 'sweet', and very much on the bright side, and even on all strings.
Thank you so much for this wonderful how to! And it’s beautiful design! I’m sure your mother will treasure this, not more than you, but I’m sure it will be right up there! lol…. What a good son! 🫶🏼
There is a tool to measure the height of the soundpost, but after making hundreds of them you get a feel for how tall they need to be. 😉 The angle of the soundpost 'tips' should be the same angle as the top/back. One way to check it is to cut the tips and put the soundpost standing on the top of the violin over where it's supposed to go inside. If the soundpost stands straight up, you got the angle right. 👍
I wish you would have shown us the work you did on the basebar and such. I don't like that high gradient in the top and back thay created the backbone ridge. It actually sounds pretty good. You did good work. Congrats. Keep up your practicing and making, please. Thanks.
It's good that it's not glued. That makes it feel more like you did this yourself. You need to put your label on the inside, ( if you think you will feel good about the project when you get it done. ) Maybe you want to shape the body panels further. This way you can still carve. You are supoosed to finish this kit!
Watched video: check. Measured and cut wires: check. Got all ready to start beading: check. Went to get beads out: check. Realized I don't have enough of any one color and had to go order more beads that won't be here for another two days... check...
Thanks! ❤ Diamond blade reference? If you mean the type I used, I stated with some specialty diamond-coated 'wire' that I have, but that kept breaking, so in the end I was just using long diamond-tipped burs you can get from Harbor Freight. 😉
