As promised, here is the sound test. This is where the rubber meets the road. While conditions may not be great to expose the contrasts,
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!
Aiersi vs Stentor II Violin Comparison
Over the last couple of years, I’ve traded quite a few “entry level” or “beginner” violins. One thing I’ve noticed, quite logically, is that price
Fiddle Folklore
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.
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 Prairie Fiddler 