Making a Shaping Mould - GIVEAWAY

[@mertgunes9854]

Thank you Maestro, I'd prefer the Stradivari model

[@maestrokimon]

The Giveaway has closed and the winners have been notified! Many thanks to everyone for participating!

[@arashamed]

Happy new year Maestro, where we can see the winners name?

[@maestrokimon]

Happy new year Aras. I have sent a message to the winners.

[@BGCPtrship]

Brilliant lesson as usual Maestro. Either model. Many thanks.

[@Rafterhwoodworks]

Thank you so much for actually putting out step by step videos. I have searched the internet and so far you are the only person willing to do so. I would love the Stradivari Messiah to try and make for myself. Thank you!

[@pEteR-dg8sj]

Hello! I would prefer the Guarneri Kreisler model. Happy holidays!

[@andredutoit714]

Dear Maestro Kimon, I have been resisting the urge to make a violin for a long time, but after watching your series on making one I have finally given in. I have started practicing all the steps in the process by using pine and meranti wood. I am learning by making many mistakes and watching your and David Sora of Cremona’s videos. I am buying just enough tools at each step to complete the task and have so far made two scrolls, two fingerboards, a mould and half the ribs. I am just starting the upper plate using soft pine, so your video on how to make a shaping mould has come just in time. At my current rate of learning, I should be ready to make my first “real” violin soon, having ordered my first batch of spruce and maple from Italy. Thank you for all your great advice. Regards. Andre du Toit. South Africa.

[@agwbcfjc2]

And a Happy New Year filled with Joy, Peace and Prosperity to you and yours in 2021, Maestro Kimon.

[@maestrokimon]

Thank you very much! My best wishes to you too!

[@markkozz62]

Thanks KImon,, Either mold would not be a disappointment and greatly appreciated

[@andyb8199]

The Guarneri Kreisler would be great!👏👏

[@abrahammelgar184]

First, thanks you for all your knowledge and share it with us. I don't prefer one or other, just have a present from you, and try to make my first violin, thanks!

[@kentuckysmallbatchstrings4569]

Thank you for the give away offer. I would like to have the Guarneri Kreisler if chosen. I am going to be studying under a violin maker starting this coming summer and have the templates for the Guarneri Kreisler already. This would make it much easier to get started. Thanks again and happy new year!

[@WhidbeyIsguy]

I would live the Guarneri Kreisler one if I was selected. Although either would work, the sound that comes from a Garner has always impressed me. Thank you Maestro-Kimon

[@michealalynn5318]

Great video! I’d like the Stradivarius Messiah mold.

[@maestrokimon]

Thank you for your kind words Micheala!

[@digdoon]

I would be so grateful for any of the moulds. I have been learning how to make a violin and your website has been so useful. But if I had to choose one the Guarneri would be good. A very happy new year to you. I do agree I hope 2021 will be better.

[@charleshensley2018]

Thank you again for more of your valuable time and knowledge. I wouldn't mind having either one of these models. However since I know that I would never put them to use, I will simply say good luck to whomever you choose to send them to.

[@jad19851]

Great video thank you. Would love the Guarneri. Happy Holidays (and nice sweater!)

[@georgesjunk]

The Guarneri Kreisler would be a great mold to have. It's a great sounding instrument for sure!

[@sm9846]

Very informative and useful ! Thank you so much ! From Iran 🌹

[@NicoTheLayabout]

Greetings from Italy! I'd really like the Stradivari Messiah mould in order to start making violins, I'm trying to make luthiery my life-work, I've always loved violin making but due to this lockdown situation I can't save much money for all the tools... I only made electrical instruments, trying to selling them to buy classical luthiery tools, but nowadays is really hard to find customers... I've watched all your Violin Making series (and this video helps me a lot too) and I hope to follow you step-by-step as soon as possible!

[@loganangus3138]

Great video! Thank you for doing it! My first violin was built on the strad 1716 set, so I'd love the Guarneri!

[@griffincooper6141]

Thank you for the videos, they help my understanding of the violin very much! I would like the Stradivari, but I really don't really mind which it is. Thankyou!

[@maestrokimon]

Thank you very much for the kind comment. Unfortunately you are too late for the giveaway. Maybe next time.

[@jaredwhitmore1181]

Thank you for your videos! I would love to have the Guarneri Kreisler :)

[@maestrokimon]

Thank you for your kind words Jared!

[@thiagodeoliveiracalvo6651]

Many greetings from Brazil, Maestro! Happy 2021! About the molde: I'd like to have the Guarneri one

[@sqol]

The Guarneri Kreisler mould would be a fantastic base to build an instrument upon, thanks for the video!

[@ecocamacho5982]

Guarneri Mold sounds amazing. I have been using my own handmade molds, but having a more accurate one will do wonders for my study.

[@theodan375]

I would love the Messiah mold. I'm planning to make my own violin in 2021 and didn't get a mold yet... I would also use the opportunity to order some ebony fittings from your merchandise store as well. Happy 2021 to you too and I'm really looking forward to your videos.

[@frankanthonypascarella2620]

Thank you for offering these moulds... I would love to have a Stradivarius model. Happy New Year. :-)

[@valerialagona5095]

The Stradivari Messiah would be my option, it has that nice, sweet, gentle sound I adore

[@Cameron_Grey]

I love all your videos, my first violin was a Guarneri model so i’d love for my next to be the Strad Messiah model! Thanks!

[@abrahamhall4230]

Thank you for your videos! I would love to have the Guarneri Kreisler

[@kevinoftroy]

Your videos are very informative and helpful. I would love to receive the Stradivari Messiah pattern.

[@plebo_baggins]

Thanks for yet another great video maestro! Between the two forms I'd definitely choose the Guarneri Kreisler! Stay safe and happy holidays and a happy new year!

[@maestrokimon]

Ευχαριστώ πολύ Ευριπίδη! Χρόνια Πολλά και Καλή Χρονιά!

[@maxlever9196]

Thank you Maestro, and Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@maestrokimon]

Thank you Max, the same to you!

[@davidmajersky1969]

Thank you for the video very informative and would like the Stradivari mould.

[@williamh123456789]

Thanks

[@zsoltborondi8881]

The Guarneri Kreisler would be great.

[@rocknroller912]

Thanks for showing how to make this, it will be a lot cheaper than buying a ready made one

[@maestrokimon]

You can modify it as you want and everything looks better when you have made it on your own!

[@tommyoerding5194]

I’ve been waiting for an instructional video to come out like this. I have my wood for a mold and I’m excited to get cracking on! I would love to work with the Guarneri Kreisler mold as I’ve always been a fan of the instrument. Again thank you for all of your videos.

[@נועםאלון-מ8כ]

Definitely I want the guarnei. Great video by the way (as always).

[@davidmajersky1969]

Great video, I want to make my own violin someday love your work.

[@maestrokimon]

Thank you David!

[@pullyourownweight442]

Thank you for your wonderful, easy to follow videos, I'd love to take a shot at the Strad model, appreciate your videos very much.

[@maestrokimon]

Thank you very much for your kind words David!

[@fedekiller96]

I’d LOVE to have the Stradivari Messiah mould, I was looking for the Grandi Liutai’s mould for a long time

[@aidansullivan6663]

Thanks for all the fantastic and helpful videos! They've been incredibly helpful to me, and nobody else is making videos and detailed as yours. I'd love to be included in the giveaway for the Strad mold. Thanks for everything you do!

[@joshuam2154]

Maestro the Messiah would be my choice as its my favorite violin if chosen.....P..S. Your Christmas Sweater is awesome!!!!!

[@maestrokimon]

There is no Christmas without a Christmas Sweater!!!! Thank you!!

[@ardathbelzer9891]

Merry Christmas! I believe the Shaping Mould would be wasted on me. As you may or may not remember, I repair instruments for my inner-city school programs. (Mostly 1/8-3/4 sized instruments.) I do whatever I can to get a playable instrument in a child's hands and your videos have been a tremendous help. The belt sander in the video is usually called an Oscillating Spindle Sander here in the US. Also, congratulations on the monetization of your channel. The ads I saw were appropriate to my age and interests and not at all obtrusive. The ad bot did its job and I hope you begin to get many rewards.

[@maestrokimon]

Of course I remember you! You do a great job, giving the opportunity to children to learns music. About the adds: I have no influence about what add you see. I can only set up where the adds ar in the video but if you will see them and what product it will be is totally up to KZbin and other regional setting of google.

[@ardathbelzer9891]

Oh, no problem! I only meant that such ads mean your channel is growing! It's a little algorithm robot that chooses the ads, slang here in the US as the "bot". From my own research, part of the algorithm is the approval of your channel by the advertisers. I saw Disney+, so I think that's a good sign. Your channel is excellent and deserves recognition!

[@dionisispollatos1837]

Καλησπερα Κιμων παρακολουθω τη δουλεια σου με ευχαρίστηση.θα χαιρόμουν να συμπεριληφθω στην κλήρωση σου!

[@maestrokimon]

Γεια σου Διονύση! Στείλε μου ένα e-mail αν θελεις για να κρατήσουμε επαφή! [e-mail]

[@dionisispollatos1837]

@@maestrokimon Καλημέρα,ευχαριστώ πολύ για την απάντηση

[@SeanPClark]

Throw me in the hat for the Guarneri Kreisler. Regardless, thank you for your informative and entertaining videos and have a great new year!

[@johnkennedy1338]

This is by far the more informative channel I have had the pleasure of subscribing to. The step by step video's are Awesome. I have most of the material to start building and now I can start my shaping mold. thinking hard on the Stradivari 1716 Messiah. Thank you so much for making these awesome video's public. Ill let you know how my build is going ( I am very slow ) might take awhile. Cheers..

[@TJ-es1ce]

Thank you for your youtube videos maestro, I really enjoy watching every singe one of them. I like both moulds, but I would prefer Guarneri Kreisler model. :)

[@maestrokimon]

Thank you for your kind words T J!

[@charalamposdafermos8236]

You made it look very easy to make it. well done! Regarding the mold Guarnieri please!

[@maestrokimon]

Γεια σου Χαράλαμπε! Καλή Χρονιά και Χρόνια Πολλά! Σου έχω καλά νέα: κέρδισες την μια φόρμα! στείλε μου ένα e-mail με την διεύθυνση σου για να σου την στείλω! [e-mail]

[@charalamposdafermos8236]

Σε ευχαριστώ πολύ Κίμων! Σου έχω στείλει e-mail αν δεν το έχεις παραλάβει παρακαλώ πες μου.

[@aerojn1]

Thank you Mastero, I love all your videos, most helpful. If I am lucky enough to win one of the mould kits I would prefer the Guarneri Kreisler kit

[@professorredfox]

Love watching your videos! I’m just getting into luthiering, and you make it look so easy! I would love either mould, but the Guarneri Kreisler is my favorite of the two. Take care! - Mike

[@maestrokimon]

Thank you for your kind words Mike!

[@michellek5789]

I would be truly greatful for either as it would be a huge help on my first instrument. But if I had to choose I’d say the messiah. Thank you and fingers crossed.

[@ricklavash6965]

Outstanding video, a very useful tool indeed. I would very much like to have the Stradivari “Messiah”. It is the violin that I have always admired, and wanted to build.

[@maestrokimon]

Thank you for your kind words Rick!

[@joynnerViolin_]

I would like the Guarneri "Kreisler" mould as i love guarneri model!

[@matyldamajkowska4683]

Stradivari Messiah please! Love your videos, they're really helpful

[@maestrokimon]

Thank you for your kind words Matylda!

[@BennyHarry]

Thank you for all of your videos! They are great and so helpful. Can I please put myself down for the Guarneri Kreisler model. Thank you!

[@maestrokimon]

Thank you so much for your kind words Ben! I have noted your preference!

[@johnk4145]

I greatly enjoy your videos and the various helpful tips. I appreciate the level of detail you provide. If I were to win a mould, I would chose the Guarneri. I think it would be an interesting project.

[@Samuel081074]

Maestro Kimono, muito bom!! Excelente explicação. Grato.

[@maestrokimon]

Thank you so much Samuel!

[@zsoltborondi-geigenlehrer1685]

The Stradivari Messiah would be great.

[@Jhamaal]

I already have a Stradivari 'Cremonese' mold, so I would like to have the Guarneri mold. Appreciate the opportunity.

[@franhernandez1725]

Thanks for yours videos, I think the better mould is Kreisler of Guarneri del gesú

[@gervasegallant]

Thanks for this. I used this as a guide when building mine. It's seems like it will be very serviceable. Davide Sora also has a video on this topic, but his would be a lot of work for a hobbyist like me. So really appreciate this design.

[@maestrokimon]

Good to hear that my video is helpful Gervase! Have a good one!

[@LorenzBaum]

Hey Kimon, thank you a lot for all your great videos and that you answered my question on your last Q&A. I really appreciate how you do your channel here :) Deciding between the two models is really hard, but I guess the Messiah is the right choice for me. Thanks

[@maestrokimon]

Thank you so much for your kind feedback Lorenz! If you have more questions don't hesitate to send them to me, I'm always looking for new topics to tal about in my videos!

[@juanfeliperivera1644]

Excellent vídeo! They are really usefull, i would like they stradivarius modelo please, thank you and, happy nes year

[@文文-e3b]

I want the Guarneri, it would be the perfect present! By the way, your videos are great.

[@adguevarad]

Hi Maestro, very good video, I want to participate for the Stradivarius mold. Thanks and I wish you a happy new year.

[@ok-hd4so]

I would REALLY like a messiah mould.

[@chenyucheng7110]

Thank you for the videos, it helps me a lot! I want Guarneri, please~

[@glennpaul9265]

Hello and thank you for all of your wonderful and informative videos. I realize that I am seeing this far too late to take part in the giveaway. I wonder however if it is possible to purchase a shaping mould for the Guarneri Kreisler?? I am beginning the build for my first violin (I am 67 years old), I am using a piece of maple from my late father's sawmill that I probably helped to process as a young boy back in the early 1960's. Also, I played on the Kreisler Guarneri violin in the late 1970's when I performed at the Library of Congress in Washington DC. So I plan to use this violin as the model for my build. I am trying to gather any information that I can about this instrument so would be happy to pay for the mould if that is a possibility. Thank you once again for all of your information. This has helped immensely in the start-up of my violin repair business. BTW ... I am in North Bay ON, Canada. Cheers! Glenn

[@maestrokimon]

Hello Paul. Thank you so much for your kind words. Nice to read your story. I don't sell the molds. You can order it via grandiliutai.it All the best!

[@flavyangiu8689]

The Stradivary would be a great peesent

[@arashamed]

Thanks maestro for this nice video, it come to help me to do it befor i begin with my first violin, i like both but my favorit is strad 1716, i hope to nest year give me a chance to visit you in Amersfort. happy new year

[@maestrokimon]

Thank you for your support Aras!

[@arashamed]

@@maestrokimon thank you too and thanks for all yours videos witch give us a lot information.

[@renjithkp1]

I like the Stradivarius Messiah.💝💝💝🎻🎻🎻

[@maestrokimon]

Unfortunately you are too late for the giveaway. Maybe next time.

[@paulb5700]

How would I get started learning to make violins, cellos, and violas? I have a small shop. what tools do I need? Do I have to go to a special school? I'm not sure that I'm ready to work full time but i've been giving it some thought! Perhaps you can make a video about this? thanks! your biggest fan, Paul

[@paulb5700]

also, does the shop have to be temperature controlled?

[@maestrokimon]

Hello Paul. It all depends if you want to become a professionale violinmaker or you want to make a couple of instruments just for hobby. If you want to become a profesionale I would definitely suggest to go to one of the schools that there are (in Italy, France, Germany, England and the US as far as I know). Otherwise you can use all the information on the internet (like my videos!!!) and books. You can also have a look to my video about the tools that you need. I wouldn't bother about a temperature controlled as long as it is not extremely warm-cold-dry-humid.

[@paulb5700]

@@maestrokimon thanks so much! I gave it some thought. My area is in the garage outside. it is not heated or cooled. so, looks like a no go for the moment. I may make a space in the house in the future, but for now I will just play my cello. We will see how the future goes, but it's possible that I could learn in a local luthier in Troy, michigan. I don't know if a spot will open up. For now, I'm just going to keep learning to play cello, and plan on teaching in the future. thank you for all of your help and your videos! thank you and have a wonderful day!

[@Tostra1997]

I would love to have the Guarneri Kreisler mold! You saw my Guarneri model violin I believe, but that one is more like my own interpretation of the Vieuxtemps, and I would very much like to have a "proper" guarneri with all of the nice templates in those boxes! And great video, I'll consider making a cello sized one :-D Best regards, Tobias

[@maestrokimon]

Hello Tobias! I had a look to your Instagram and KZbin! Your work looks great! Keep working!

[@Tostra1997]

​@@maestrokimon Thank you very much! My second cello is coming along and is very promising so far, and I have wood for a third which needs a few more years of drying and several plans for violins... No chance of me stopping any time soon, I'm just getting started :-D

[@Tostra1997]

And thanks for checking out my accounts too. You (and your building series here on youtube) were a big influence on getting me started in building, so I'm glad you like what I'm doing!

[@maestrokimon]

Good to hear Tobias! I see you leave in Denmark, maybe I can pay you a visit (post Corona!). I would love to see your instruments.

[@Tostra1997]

​@@maestrokimon I do, and you're very welcome! Would be fun to meet you, so feel free to contact me in case you're around :-)

[@pure_ffxiv]

Love all your videos, very inspiring! Please consider me for the Guarneri Kreisler mold! Thanks for everything and all the best, D

[@maestrokimon]

Thank you for your kind words! My best wishes for 2021!

[@delllee8365]

Thanks for the inormation

[@sivaramdeekshitar]

Happy New year maestro!!🎂

[@maestrokimon]

Thank you! The same to you!

[@paulb5700]

any mould would be okay! I'm not picky!

[@fancynerd8574]

Happy new year to you🎆🎆

[@maestrokimon]

Thank you!

[@olejohanpalsrud6896]

Great video. Thank you so much for showing how to make this tool, I'm will download the template and make me this tool now. It would be grate to have the Guarneri mould if I should be so lucky to win. WIsh you a very happy 2021.

[@maestrokimon]

Thank you for your kind feedback Ole! My best wished for 2021 to you too.

[@JulioLuisEduardo]

I'd like to have that sweet sweet Guarnieri kriesler!

[@maestrokimon]

Unfortunately you are too late for the giveaway. Maybe next time.

[@fancynerd8574]

Can we use any alternative woood instead of spruce and maple in making violin

[@maestrokimon]

If you want to make an instrument that wil sound properly and will have some comercial valeu no. If you want to make a violin just for the exercise and hobby then yes!

[@fancynerd8574]

@@maestrokimon thank you

[@ranjeetbanerjee3561]

Hi Kimon Wishing you a Very Happy New Year 2021 As your last all videos this one is also very informative. Wishing like these we can see lots of more videos in this 2021 New Year and I must finish my first complete violin in this year. If I will win I would like to have The Antonio Stredivari Messiah Model.

[@maestrokimon]

Thank you so much for your kind words Ranjeet. My best wishes to you too for 2021.

[@mahmoudtaha1520]

Do u think violinmakers that only use hand tools are better or more authentic than violinmakers that use power tools??

[@tpistor]

Either template! Thanks.

[@davealunni3806]

Happy New Year! Please enter me in the drawing for the Guarneri Kreisler mold.

[@willemkossen]

happy 2021. stradivari.

[@rasczak3185]

Love your content! Your channel helped inspire me to start my first violin about 2 months ago! I made the mold I am using but it would be cool to have a nice replica mold for my next attempt. Either would be welcome.

[@maestrokimon]

Thank you for your kind words, good to hear about you making your own instrument.

[@bluehoo0]

I would like to win the Stradivari Messiah to see if the sound would be better when working from an accurate mould. I made a Messiah mould taking the measurements from information taken from the internet, but I’m sure it is not very accurate when compared to the professional made mould. So it would be a good sound comparison. Thank you once again for the knowledge you share with us. Take care and stay healthy.👍

[@maestrokimon]

In my opinion, a good sound depends more on the accuracy of the thickens of top and back than on the mold! Nevertheless a good starting point makes the hole processes better! Greatings!

[@cleomeniszosimas7697]

Μαέστρο καλησπέρα. Θέλω να φτιάξω ένα Guarneri Kreisler, φρόντισε σε παρακαλώ το ένα μοντέλο να φτάσει Αθήνα...

[@pedrovahldiek]

I would like to win the Stradivari mould. Greetings from Brazil

[@waynebutler970]

The Stradivari ‘Messiah’ please.

[@simonecamplani2430]

I just printed the template and it looks like it has some format problems due to witch it ends up being too short and large, i've checked my settings and they seem to be right. Probably i'm doing something wrong with printer but i just wanted to point out in case the pdf ended up changing the dimensions

[@maestrokimon]

What are the dimensions that you got? Length and max width? Did you print portret on A4?

[@simonecamplani2430]

@@maestrokimon my bad, o forgot to set the printer without white borders on the page

[@petritarkka4354]

What are the correct dimension of the mold?

[@petermacoviolin]

Hallo van België en Beste Wensen. Ik zou graag Guarneri, moet zijn dat ik ga winaar zijn. Ik ben zinuewachtig voor de niuew video.

[@Pracownia_Lutnicza_Warszawa]

What is your opinion about this tool which we can buy on ebay.com?

[@maestrokimon]

Can you send me the link? I could make a review about it!

[@Pracownia_Lutnicza_Warszawa]

@@maestrokimon www.ebay.com/itm/Violin-Making-tools-Wooden-Salver-violin-Cradle-carving-Repair-luthier-tools-US/173999618724?hash=item28832f7aa4:g:hvAAAOSwHB5d7cCv

[@raymundtse9012]

Like your video. Very informative. The Messiah will be my preference.

[@simonecamplani2430]

I'd like to participate to the giveaway for the Stradivari mould

[@maestrokimon]

Hei Simone! thank you!

[@paulb5700]

thank you for your videos! I am a cello player and love seeing your videos! I especially like the few on cello repair! I would love the mould! If you don't give it to me, i hope someone enjoys it!

[@maestrokimon]

Thank you for your kind feedback Paul. Keep tight as soon I'm going to do a series of videos about the repair of a cello.

[@paulb5700]

@@maestrokimon thank you! you have no idea how much it means for you to reply and be kind to me! merry christmas!

[@maestrokimon]

Your comments also mean a lot to me! Enjoy the holidays!

[@boyminecraft63]

So who win ? ^^

[@maestrokimon]

I have sent a message to the winners and the mold are already on their way.