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Every
violinist whether amateur or concert status, has conflicting opinions about
tone quality and what constitutes it. Who
and what elements define tone? Talk to
makers, performers or dealers and all have different, but vague answers. But they all agree that the Italians set
the standards by which all others are measured. This
makes the job of the modern makers very difficult in trying to meet these
standards, and not to mention exceeding them.
Over the years, almost every conceivable test has been devised to test
and determine what the Italians masters did or used to create this
magnificent tone quality. Every aspect
of the physical components have been tested and re-tested with the most
modern and sophisticated equipment available in order to unlock this
mystery. Be assured that all are
correct. It is the right combination
of wood, varnish (its application) and what we cannot give - age. It is the meshing of all these elements
that create the overtones that result in instruments with superb tone
quality. It is also important to
know that proper alignment of these overtones aid in the production of
excellent intonation. The premier makers try to make every instrument that leaves
the bench exude these qualities and not a hit-and-miss effort. There will always be minor nuances between
every instrument that leaves a makers bench due to the characteristics of
each individual piece of wood. But
they all will signify the hands of the maker and will be consistent across
the lot. Each of
us would love to own one of the old masterpieces, but with the rising cost
and diminishing avialibility, we are forced to seek
out the best of the contemporary makers who exhibit unmistakable
individuality, but who still adhere to the principles of the very best violin
makers. John Sipe
has been making world class instruments for over 30 years. These professional
quality violins exhibit individuality as well as the proven developed methods
e-mail today for an appointment. The experience
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