Listen to the violin strings resonating in a symphony. See the effortless handling by the musicians as they tell a story. History tells us that this instrument first appeared around 500 years ago along northern Italy. Since then it has been captivating our hearts and minds with the sheer beauty of sound. No wonder the art of violin restoration is taken so seriously.
The making of a this instrument is an art in itself and requires the hands of skilled artisan. With that being said it is understood that restoring on is of great value and the same level of skill and artisanship is employed. The restorer has to know how to bring back the life to the instrument.
The luthier, an old name meaning one who restores and repairs stringed instruments is skilled in the process. They do not approach the task as a repair but as preservation of a work of art. The entire process requires patience and time. There is no need to rush it.
During the process the intended desire is to keep to the original form that the instrument had and to retain as much of original material as possible. Newer techniques are used with time honored, established, and traditional methods. The integrity and character of the instrument is always the objective. Anything else is simply repair.
There is a general realization by luthiers today concerning the importance not just repairing this incredible instrument, but that extreme care is taken throughout the process preserving the quality of the instrument. Some of the older techniques such as cheeking, or patching which can actually remove a lot of the original wood, have been replace with a much more suitable approach of conical bushing. The basic application of this technique forms a virtually invisible repair while keeping more wood from the original.
The result is an instrument that retains the strength and integrity as when it was first made. Those who engage in this fine art are rewarded knowing that violin restoration of this caliber ensures purity and clarity of sound for many more years to come.
The making of a this instrument is an art in itself and requires the hands of skilled artisan. With that being said it is understood that restoring on is of great value and the same level of skill and artisanship is employed. The restorer has to know how to bring back the life to the instrument.
The luthier, an old name meaning one who restores and repairs stringed instruments is skilled in the process. They do not approach the task as a repair but as preservation of a work of art. The entire process requires patience and time. There is no need to rush it.
During the process the intended desire is to keep to the original form that the instrument had and to retain as much of original material as possible. Newer techniques are used with time honored, established, and traditional methods. The integrity and character of the instrument is always the objective. Anything else is simply repair.
There is a general realization by luthiers today concerning the importance not just repairing this incredible instrument, but that extreme care is taken throughout the process preserving the quality of the instrument. Some of the older techniques such as cheeking, or patching which can actually remove a lot of the original wood, have been replace with a much more suitable approach of conical bushing. The basic application of this technique forms a virtually invisible repair while keeping more wood from the original.
The result is an instrument that retains the strength and integrity as when it was first made. Those who engage in this fine art are rewarded knowing that violin restoration of this caliber ensures purity and clarity of sound for many more years to come.
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