In his clear and entertaining way, Master Edgar explains the ins and outs of varnish. A couple of personal notes: I’ve used both spirit and
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!
A Visit to Cremona
Olaf the Violinmaker treats us to a tour of the museum in the cradle of violin making.
Why Do We Use Spruce For The Top?
Master maker Russ explains:
Tips From a Master Violin Maker
Luthier Edgar Russ answers some common questions on caring for your instrument. Edgar is Austrian by birth, but makes his home and business in Cremona,
Schoenbach 220 vs. Eastman VL80
These violins would fall into the midrange for students. Tune in to hear me talk about the differences, and to do a sound comparison. Both
The Prairie Fiddler 