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& Don't forget the bow!
I know a bit about the construction side, so i know what a sound post is and what its supposed to do. Never fit one before though so that will be fun. Is it considered wise to screw them in place, seems like it would stop it moving again
I might actually take the top off when it gets here to tune it a bit
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the good news is its all solid woods and there is little to stop it being a good instrument once put together
There are no instructions, but i didn't really expect any. i think the most challenging bit will be fitting a sound post
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DIY-4-4-Size-Natural-Solid-Wood-Acoustic-Violin-Kit-Jujube-Wood-Accessory-Y6R9/113032002336?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
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£35!?!?!?!
I'm not clued up on the price of wood but that seems really cheap so gives me concerns about the ethics of the supply chain, and the labour that is producing it.
Well i have.... today. its not perfect, but it does sound surprisingly good
a little while back i stained it, to add some underlying dirt to later finish steps... looks good on the back
the fretboard was just stuck on with 2 spots of glue... which is exactly what i was hoping for as the fingerboard is normally removed for finishing
neck tenon got cut
and glued in
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i gae that a good rub back with wire wool and wax, and darkened the other wooden bits
then i reglued the board and assembled it
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Out of interest, do violins not have stain on the neck or no finish at all? I'd always assumed that the finish had simply worn away with use.
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