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ARE OLD VIOLINS BETTER THAN NEW VIOLINS?

Are old violins better than new violins? This is probably one of the biggest questions luthiers get asked all the time. From listening to thousands of violins and doing sound comparisons on instrument after instrument, I am more than comfortable to say that old violins do not necessarily sound better than new violins.Scientists are still t...

Here is the illustration of the restoration of the Nicolas Aine violin.
This violin is now for sale.

Restoration of Nicolas Aine violin In September 2022, I came back from Europe with a French violin made by Nicolas Aine, about 200 years old. The violin was in poor condition: soundpost crack in the back, a few cracks in the belly, a few issues with the neck angle, and big damage on the varnish on the belly, possibly due to heat or s...

Soundpost crack repair - Soundpost patch process illustrated

Sound post crack repair A soundpost crack in a violin or a cello is a crack that is formed in the soundpost area of the belly or the back. This can happen when an instrument is dropped, or sometimes if the case is too small and someone tries to close the case and squeeze the violin in, (or if the shoulder rest is still att...

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Brand-New Beautiful violin from Cremona Italy for sale in Auckland Find more information here: Instruments | Le Violon Rouge NZ | Auckland | New Zealand I invite you to book an appointment to try it at Le violon rouge NZ in Auckland +64 210604360

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Just arrived! Quality European bows for sale in Auckland

PARIS LE SALON DU VIOLON 2023
La bellevilloise, Paris, Salon du violon, October 2023

More modern violins and bows to choose from "Le salon du violon" in Paris! The majority of the exponents are modern luthiers from France. All of them showing high quality craftsmanship.

The bows are especially well renowned in France. This year, I am selecting from the best bow makers to bring some samples to New Zealand.

If you are in New Zealand, you are welcome to try the bows and violin I am bringing to Auckland. Beautifully made, top quality, very nice sound and playability.

Book your appointment, those jewels won't last very long. First come first served!

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PARIS Le salon du violon 2023 La bellevilloise, Paris, Salon du violon, October 2023 More modern violins and bows to choose from "Le salon du violon" in Paris! The majority of the exponents are modern luthiers from France. All of them showing high quality craftsmanship. The bows are especially well renowned in France. This year,...

MONDOMUSICA CREMONA ITALIA 2023

Visiting Cremona for mondomusica: the biggest market for modern violins and violin supplies.
It was very nice to be back in Cremona -where I lived 5 years between 1990 to 1995 - to visit MONDOMUSICA, trying many violins, bows and cellos, connecting with new violin makers, new bow makers, new suppliers, discovering new techniques, new material, reconnecting with my old school companions, sharing the latest exciting projects and discoveries....
It is always very refreshing and inspiring to visit Cremona, especially during this time.
So far I selected I violin and 2 bows to bring to NZ... I will share more information and pictures about those items soon...

Next weekend, I will be at "Le salon du violon" in Paris, France.
I will post more updates soon...

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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT VIOLIN?

HOW TO CHOOSE A VIOLIN

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VIOLN PEGBOX CRACK REPAIR This pegbox was very damaged, with a previous repair that was badly done. I decided to do a solid wood bushing and a facing patch to ensure the whole repair will hold securely. I forgot to take a picture while doing the wood bushing of the peg holes. You can still see the bushing in picture number 5...

PEGBOX CRACK? NO WORRIES! I can fix it!
Enjoy the pictures of the whole process in my blog.

WELCOME TO MY NEW BLOG!

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VIOLIN AND CELLO REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

If you are looking for a place where your instrument will have a special and customized care, you just found the perfect place. As a musician and also a professionally trained violin maker and restorer I understand both the needs of the musician and the mechanics of the instruments, finding the sweet spot of each instrument for your specific need.
I understand all the playing techniques are not the same, all the bows are not the same and all the violins are not the same. There are some standard references in the measurements of the stringed instruments, but depending on the needs of the musician, I can customize some of the works done on your instrument to fit your needs. The final adjustment will be done with the musician in my workshop to insure your total satisfaccion.
Book an appointment to let me know your wishes.

(+64) 0210604360 [email protected]

4/4 Cello bow for sale. NOW SOLD! I will have more bows for sale soon!

Original Paesold
Suitable for a medium to high grade student, even though it was previously played for many years by a professional cellist.

This cello bow was selected in France in his category to be the best bow in playability and producing the richest sound out of the cello.

It is a Paesold second hand bow, made with a rounded pernambuco stick, an ebony frog, nickel silver mounted, single eye, and a nickel silver button in one piece.

Weight: 80.9 gr

All the parts are original and in good condition.

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VIOLIN FINGERBOARD
Planing a fingerboard is part of the normal maintenance of a violin. Depending on how much you play and depending on your fingers chemistry, your fingerboard might need to be planed every 1 to 5 years.
Playing on a smooth and well shaped fingerboard can make a huge difference in your sound, the accuracy of your pitch and the dynamic of the notes.
Depending on your level of playing and the music you play, we can customize the shape of your fingerboard.

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4/4 VIOLIN FOR SALE
Handmade chinese, this dynamical violin is a hallmark which is not often seen in a violin of this quality. The violin is senitive. It reacts instantly with the lightest touch of the bow, which in return, makes this a very versatile instrument. The tone is bold, direct, focused, and extremely resonant, a powerhouse violin. Perfect for a soloist!

When was the last time you had your violin/Cello checked?

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Le Violin Rouge NZ St Heliers, Auckland.

Starting a RESTORATION on a 200 year old French violin D. NICOLAS AINÉ, Mirecourt.
This violin will be for sale in due course.
I will post regular update as the restoration proceeds.

NECK UNGLUED? I CAN FIX IT!
See the pictures of the whole process.

This bow is now SOLD ... More bows for sale to come soon...

High Quality modern top end French Bow (New)
This beaufuly made, band new bow was sellected as being the best bow for playability at the French expo "8eme salon du violon la belleviloise, Paris" in October 2022.
Silver mounted.
-Very responsive
-Extremely consistent from frog to tip
-Good distribution
-Produces a warm sound
-Very good bouncing
-Bouncing point just past the center of the bow
-Very easy to play, especially at the tip
-Can dig deep into strings

The bow comes with a certificate from the bow maker.

Call to try it in St Heliers, Auckland, New Zealand.

VIOLINS FOR SALE
Text or call to organise a trial. 0210604360