Violin Making: by Walter H. Mayson
They say "a picture is worth a thousand words". This book has 36 images, plus the Family tree of Italian Violin Makers. "The" one book to have for making violins. c. 1909
$14
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THE VIOLIN, Its Construction, Practically Treated: By John Broadhouse, with Notes by "Ole Bull"
Practical Violin Construction guide with 23 pages devoted just to Varnish. 137 pages total, Included are "Sale Prices of Violins & Bows" of dates 1907-09. A very scarce book, a great reference writen nearly 100 years ago... c. 1910
$14
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How to Make the Violin: by Carl Fischer
A no holds barred account writen with the authority of a life-time devotion to the Violin. By an anon. author aprox. 1900s. Anonymity gives the text a strong outspoken flavor. Longer than it's counter-parts covering the specifics of violin making with incredible detail. c. 1901
$14
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the Violin Makers Guide By H. H. Brown
Contains all information required by an instrument maker to construct the Violin. Measurements, Diagrams and explanations are all included with Illustration rich descriptions of the entire process. A "must have" for the musical instrument maker & repair person.
$13
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Fiddle Frauds: How to detect them , W. Wolff
The authors sets out to expose deceptive sellers, dealers and makers of the violin, by explaining how these practices were carried out. An eye opening and valuable resource for all those who may buy, sell and/or collect violins. a 20 page booklet, c. aprox. 1880.
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Modern Violin Making Illustrated & Described
A Contemporary Violin Makers Process, illustrated & described. Procedures are Divided into daily blocks. With descriptive text accompaniment. A good starting point for those curious about the Craft & Process. (1997)
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