A while back, much to my astonishment, I pulled a small collection of rattlesnake rattles from the F-holes of an old fiddle I was restoring.
Author: Glen C. Larson
I grew up in rural Saskatchewan, farmed for a good part of my life and currently live in Saskatoon. I'm a recreational writer, having now released three books.
Somewhere along the way, I became a violin enthusiast and, as well as learning to play, I'm doing some finishing, rebuilding, repair and resale. Look up my contact info and drop me a line. I can talk violins all day!
Violin Maker Ivan Hus (1898-1992)
A very interesting old video featuring Croat violin maker Ivan Hus (1898-1992):
A New Name for a Pure Prairie Venture!
When it comes to lovers of all things prairie, it would be very hard to best Aaron Spence of Outlook, Sask. Aaron started out in
Local Historian Publishes Encyclopedia
Congratulations on what must have been a monumental undertaking, but surely a labour of love! https://thestarphoenix.com/news/local-news/local-historian-creates-saskatoon-encyclopedia-with-starphoenix-archives?fbclid=IwAR3XW9K53wk5azXK1OYdZPc5yA8-rKe2-PiHOd1WDFK6qtQRwC5LWmSwDfI
The Nairn Menzies Violin Restoration Project
Some violins by famous luthiers like Stradivari and Guarnari are forever named for great players who once owned the instrument. Names like Lord Wilton, Kreutzer
Octave Violin/Viola Strings
Looking for something special for the string player in your life? Bored with your regular instrument? Do you have a second violin collecting dust in
