Useful Measurements for Violin Makers: A Reference For Shop Use

24, 1989(The series of books) "Si tratta di volumi che hanno una finalit practica, di ausilio al lavoro del liutaioL'intera collana rappresenta una interessante initiativa editoriale, che ha in pi il vantaggio di prezzi modesti." (I translate: "These books are for the practical assistance of the working luthierThe whole series represents an interesting publishing venture, with modest prices as well.") -- From the review in La Lira di Orfeo, Cremona, No. "All (of his books) are thoroughly illustrated replete with bibliographies, annotations, and indices The Art & Method of the Violin Maker is a very personal account, written with great erudition and insight All of these titles are recommended to anyone with even a passing interest in violin literature." -- From a review by John Dilworth in the April 1994 Strad Magazine"I hardly know another book where a maker can find all the important measu

. He recently published a video Watch Me Make a Cello, Step by Step. Born in Indiana in 1936, he had a first career as an electronic design engineer, and was one of the founders of Digital Telephone Systems, Inc. Henry Strobel is the author-publisher of seven books on violin, viola, and cello making, repair, and adjustment, which are used worldwide. in California, which manufactured transmission and switching equipment. He served in the US Air Force service in Scotland as a communicat

Bridge templates. For anyone working with bowed instruments. Size and adjustment. Illustrated, with select bibliography. Concise, objective explanations. High quality 8.5 by 11 in. Some forty thousand sold, they are used internationally by student, amateur and professional makers in shops and schools, and referred to by manufacturers, sellers, users, and lovers of bowed instruments. The Strobel books for violin makers are professional, concise, and convenient, reflecting traditional, conservative, and artistic work. Tables, text, diagrams. paperbacks made to lie flat and last on your workbench.. Cross reference of 200 violin terms in four languages. This classic handbook is a standard reference for violin, viola, bass, and bows, all sizes

Nathan said Good reference material for violin building. Good reference material for violin building. I have found the information on fractional size violins quite helpful, especially the bridge templates - as I have been doing quite a few new bridges for small violins lately.I wish that this book had more information about specific violas (I realize that there is no "Standard" size viola, thus my suggestion of specifi. A great book for who want to know more about violin A great book for who want to know more about violin, author also provided all the measurements where to place the bridge and tailpiece. I found this book is very easy to read and follow, good writing from the author.. Peter D. Mathewson said Good Book. Answered some of my questions as a person just starting in the violin/fiddle repair hobby. I expect more will be revealed as I understand more of what I am doing.