Al Dzina - Violin - Musical Instruments - Music/Performing Arts

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Expert Profile: Al Dzina

Expertise: I can answer questions about violin and guitar making and restoration. I will not answer questions about playing these instruments, because I am a maker, not a player.

Experience in the area
I was trained in violin making in Germany and have been working at this craft for sixty years.

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What do you like about this subject? I enjoy making and expiermenting on different types of string instruments. There is something new every day as well.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? I'm always looking for the way to make instruments less labor intensive.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: The top and back of a violin is carved from a piece of solid wood about 1.25 inches thick.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject There is a great deal of myth about Stradivari and his violins.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 9054
Knowledge	9.88 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.88 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.94 Best of the best
Politeness	9.97 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		1
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		1415

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	08/27/08
10	10	10	10	08/26/08
10	10	10	10	08/19/08
10	10	10	10	08/16/08
10	10	10	10	08/15/08

User Comments

Quick response, very nice and helpful
(Ray on 08/27/08)

thank you for your help
(Zach on 08/26/08)

Al, thanks so much...I have several places to get information.
(Dale on 08/19/08)

Thanks very much
(Kevin on 08/16/08)

Al: Thank you it was very helpfull..charlie
(charlie on 08/15/08)

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Recent Answers from Al Dzina

2008-08-30 Andreas Guarnerius violin: Hi; Melissa; The following is a list of shops in South CA. I have nothing in San Diego itself. MARQUIS VIOLINS INC 289 S. SANTA ANITA AVE. PASADENA CA 91107 (626)793-4567 marquisviolins@aol.com A...

2008-08-27 Bergonzi Violin: Hi Ray; I can help with your violin ID question. I can look at your violin and can tell within a few moments if it is real or not. There is no charge for that service. If I determine it has value and...

2008-08-23 Violin Bow Hairs Popping Out?: Hi Sheila; Hairs should not pull out of the bow tip. Unless, if any hairs have worn and broken and were pulled off instead of being cut off, it can loosen the knot inside the tip and other hairs can then...

2008-08-22 andreas guarnierius viola: Hi Tom; Photos really do not help, take your viola to one of the following shops for some help: FRANK'S VIOLINS 6356 N. GUILFORD AVE. INDIANAPOLIS IN 46220 (317)251-5950 info@franksviolins.com CASA...

2008-08-22 Johann Urlich Fichtl 1763: Hi Carolyn; There are many Fichtl members, you are right. But the name Johann Ulrich Fichtl belongs to just three. Number 2 fits into your date of 1763. He has no info. on when he was born or died but...