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Giordan © Cité de la Musique The varnish used by Antonio Stradivarius, the legendary Italian violin-maker, to coat his prestige instruments has been the object of numerous controversial assumptions for more than two centuries. A "secret" recipe would thus be responsible for the famous and praised tone of his instruments. A study driven by the Cité de la musique in Paris together with an international team, which has just been published in the renowned journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition,shed unprecedented light on this subject. For the first time, this study shows that Stradivarius employed ingredients commonly used among craftsmen in the 18th century. The first one, simply oil-based, (similar oil as the ones used by painters) barely penetrates the wood. Stradivarius' technique seems to be inspired from the painters'. Credits : Cliché A. Five Stradivarius instruments from the Musée de la musique in Paris.
Credits : Cliché J. Chemical & Engineering News. Johnston Violin Construction Details. Wood Finishing Enterprises - Technical Information. In my researches on the rediscovery of the old Italian violin varnish, it was essential to use only materials that were available during the years 1550 to 1750 when Stradivari, the Amati, the Guarnerei, etc. produced their masterpieces. For example, clay, wood ashes and madder root were the primitive sources for some of their raw materials. (1) But such sources are not satisfactory in modern times. One violin maker wrote that he tried to prepare an extract from clay and placed it to dry on the roof of his house.
He reported his results in this manner: “And then the rains came.” It may be helpful to summarize the progress and the improvements that have been made after eleven years further research since my book was published and to describe modern adaptions so that violin makers can use them more readily. The scientific and chemical background should be explained. Some changes have been made in the preparation of the metal rosinates which impart improved properties to the varnishes.
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As you can see we don't pigeon hole you with a specific nut size, fret wire, fingerboard radius or profile as all the other companies do, the reason for this is that we make all of our necks to order. In other words the necks aren't made until you place the order and they are handmade right here in Southern California. Depth, Width and Fretboard Radius do matter in the feel of the neck that you may choose. Depth or the thickness of the neck is measured from the center top of the fingerboard to the center back.
Width is measured at the nut. Choose the features that suit your requirements: The Profile of your choice as shown above: Right-Hand, Left-Hand or "Reverse Headstock" (Lefty or Reversed add $25.00) Nut Widths Available: ( 1.625" or (1-5/8"), 1.650" or (1-21/32") and 1.6875" or (1-11/16") (41.275mm, 41.91mm and 42.84mm) Nut is not included but is available.