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Violin/Expert Profile
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.
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
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Michele | 10/23/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you |
| Jt | 10/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Al's information on this violin was very ..... |
| Don | 10/09/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Jim Flower | 10/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Al: Thank you for getting back to ..... |
| Janet | 09/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Al Dzina
2009-10-29 dad's violin:
Hi David; Antonio Loveri is a name some German makers used on there tradename (factory made violins.) During 1925. Try one of the following; BERNHARDT HOUSE OF VIOLINS 10 HOWE ST. GREENVILLE SC 29601
2009-10-28 antonius stradivarius:
HI Robin; Antonio Stradivari's designs and labels, as well as those of many other famous makers, have been copied more than just about any art objects in history. Virtually all genuine Strad's and Guarneri
2009-10-24 locating a violin appraiser near me:
Hi Joy; Sorry but no listing in the areas you mention. The only help I can give you is as follows: GAINESVILLE VIOLINS 4240 NW 129th ST. GAINESVILLE FL 32606 (352)331-5555 info@gviolins.cc ALLEGRO MUSIC
2009-10-18 Violin History:
Hi Michele; Try one of the following; CREMONA VIOLIN DEALERS 1254 MARKET ST., #201 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94102 (415)861-2202 cremonasf@aol.com GREENWOOD JOHN BOWMAKER 301 CARL ST. SAN FRANCISCO CA 94117
2009-10-15 Enders violin:
Hi Jt; There is no date for Born or Died. He worked from 1900-1950 in Markneukirchen, Germany. The instruments are factory made units and a auction price of $3,050 was found. Try going to one of the following
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