My Piere Lomont violin

[@Helz777]

As a proud owner of your 7/8 Pierre Lomont, can I just say it has the sweetest sound, an absolute joy to play. Yes I sound like a cat below the frog in bow swing, but even a Noob gets the richest sweet sound mid bow. My online Polish teacher, who's a soloist, is incredibly impressed. She says it doesn't sound like a beginner violin. So glad you suggested this one. My teacher says, I completed 12 lessons in my first half hour. I reckon that would have been impossible without this violin. Oh and Olaf, she is not laughing about my goal piece!!!

[@bungyplumb8865]

Are you sure you are not just born a musical genius?

[@Helz777]

@@bungyplumb8865 ROFL. As a child, yes but in voice, clarinet and saxophone. All I wanted to do was play the violin, but I have miniature hands, my mother said no..... Inevitably I gave up music. Now its 40-50 years later. Doctor said take up an instrument.....

[@thanglongnguyenvu3815]

There's something extremely satisfying about a craftsman demonstrating his craftsmanship.

[@Boney4000]

I bet that workshop smells GREAT

[@ahh1180]

Love the vid and t-shirt if you ever sell them I’m buying one or two

[@henrickocampo1089]

I'm a classical guitarist but I find your videos very soothing and educational. Thank you, Olaf.

[@sunnibird]

Now I want to buy a violin.

[@kathysviolindiaryadultbegi3378]

I love watching you work! Every single thing is "on purpose" with nothing not thought about and chosen. You are a treasure.

[@mudaloishusdevendanderaber4242]

GREAT SHIRT! Custom shirts are the best :)

[@johncook1080]

it was wonderful seeing your daughter's hand. What a beautiful t-shirt! I have three daughters, they are truly a treasure. I've noted your son helps you, we'd love to see him and some of his good work also! Love your show.

[@presbyterosBassI]

It's a joy to see that your son is working in your craft.

[@amydebuitleir]

Even listening on laptop speakers, that instrument sounds beautifully sweet and rich.

[@edmiller4149]

I really enjoy your videos. Very genuine. You make me wish I had become a violin maker instead of taking over small family repair business. Oh well. C’est la vie.

[@Janina8134]

Such a pleasure to observe a craftperson passionate about their work. We are about to collect my son's first instrument from a maker next Friday, but he is going for a recorder to start. Hoping to meet another passionate instrument maker then!

[@WeilunP]

The T shirt caught my eyes in the first place! Love it!!

[@tagquasar8791]

I play the piano and classical guitar, i really shouldnt get into learning more instruments but i struggle not to buy a violin from this wonderfull guy. I mean who wouldnt?

[@Scrimjer]

Beautiful boxes, throwing some shade 😎

[@Vykk_Draygo]

As an adult learner (been playing guitar and bass for 16 years, but just picked up a violin relatively recently), I opted for geared pegs with no fine tuners. I snapped three E strings in two days trying to use old-fashioned pegs. 😂😂 I REALLY tried, but I'm nearly 40, and learning the "touch" to tune with friction pegs was just too much stress for me. With the geared pegs I can tune with zero stress, and it feels the same as my other instruments. It was worth the cost!

[@edmiller4149]

Beautiful! Thanks, Olaf.

[@StidhamFamilygospel]

I wonder if that label would make my violin sound better🤔 Lol I really enjoyed this Olaf. Beautiful work! Todd

[@JamesCello]

What a nice daughter you have 😊

[@-E-M-M-]

WOW it sounds really really good so beautiful

[@leesulah]

Just put in an order for the Piere Lomont Master. Absolutely cannot wait to receive it!

[@yew2oob954]

I've been thinking about ordering one...have you received it yet? How is it?

[@leesulah]

@@yew2oob954 I did! It's absolutely wonderful. My violin tutor even said that she *never* wants to keep playing a violin other than hers, but she absolutely loved the tone and clarity of it.

[@davidsawyer988]

Awesome shirt! ❤❤❤

[@irenemeno3585]

Olaf, I just purchased one ($1,200 USD). I've been watching you for a bit. I did not know that you sold violins like the price and quality you shared here. Wish I'd known that. Anyway, I always enjoy watching and learning from you. I have my 2nd Lesson tomorrow. Also, hopefully going to meet up with a Orchestra Dir. from a private school here in Guam willing to meet with me and offer tips and advice. She cannot take another student currently. The one place willing to take me is quite high for my budget. So I signed up for 3, 1hr. classes. Online instructions are just not enough for me being extremely inexperienced with violins as well as up in years (58). Guam to my knowledge, has no one to repair and maintain violins. Maybe when I meet this lady from the Private School she will inform me on who or where the violin community goes for repairs.

[@SRoyce87]

Looks nice Olaf

[@shkedov.b]

congratz Olaf! I think you should have a trained practicing violinist to test out and sound your violins. Bring Ray Chen to your shop and have him play your instruments, surely it will compliment them!

[@AskOlaftheViolinmaker]

He tried one of my 1/4 size beginner violins among other instruments when he was here a while ago 😀...

[@MirralisDias]

that would be great, and a better mic as well

[@SiggeSvahn]

And i think the mic would sound better by a couple of meters distance from the to the violin (but speaking needs to be very close of course).

[@johncook1080]

Or perhaps TwoSet.

[@sandyblond20]

THANKS

[@Azzne-]

I love that blue and white violin case! Like love love… any tips on where to find one like that? 😻😻😻

[@az-bp7ns]

Honestly, I was just looking on you web page if you ship worldwide. But how long would it take to arrive in Europe. And then I also think. If I am going to spend 1200 euro I should really support local store. But it is lovely to watch you set it up. And to also get the idea of what to look out for when going to a local luthier.

[@johnanthony5393]

Wish I could get my hands on a David Burgess violin.

[@giangvu7902]

Violin sounds great!

[@allisonkane6018]

Please make the t-shirt available to purchase! I really like it!!!

[@AskOlaftheViolinmaker]

Thanks... I'll talk my daughter 🙂

[@ALAPINO]

Different countries operate their own postal service to Antarctica. The largest and easiest to use is the USA's USAP/USPS. Almost no service when the continent is shut down for the winter. If I recall, Australia and New Zealand have postal service to their respective areas on the continent. If I'm not mistaken a large percentage of civilian researcher/scientist traffic is through staging in NZ so they carry a lot of post. Surprisingly, there are a lot of musical instruments on the continent at any given time. I suspect it keeps those personnel sane(r).

[@davidhudson5452]

The Olaf Master

[@johnsee7269]

Just admiring your craftsmanship! I'm an older guitar player and you're absolutely correct about set-up! I had to learn how to do it as almost every guitar is less than optimal and it makes all the difference when In playability. A fellow Australian is the greatest guitar player alive: Tommy Emmanuel - give him a listen if you're not familiar.

[@sivyig]

olaf merch!! yeaaa!! xD

[@thedoghouse4203]

Couldn't quite afford the violin featured here but ordered the Garibaldi outfit. Time to get serious about getting into the swing of violin playing. I thought of getting one from a more local violin maker but sadly they have passed as of last yr.

[@AskOlaftheViolinmaker]

I'm just doing the set up of your beautiful Garibaldi violin now... It's sounding amazing. We'll let you know when we've sent it 🙂

[@thedoghouse4203]

@@AskOlaftheViolinmaker awesome. Can't wait to play it. Also I commented on another video about my previous acoustic violin. Do you know if the knilling family of violin makers had a karl amongst them?

[@thedoghouse4203]

@@AskOlaftheViolinmaker just got the instrument today. Loving it. Now start up some lessons. Luckily there a place in walking distance that offers them

[@Deluge4000]

Hi Olaf, could you please help me understand why it is that a lot of violin makers carve the bridge too thin? I'd be interested to know the thinking that goes behind it.

[@yew2oob954]

I'm no Olaf but I'm guessing it's because there are actual dimensions published from "famous" violin bridges so some just copy those regardless of how it should actually function on a violin.

[@Deluge4000]

Thanks for the reply, My violin's bridge is 1.2mm wide along the top edge, although I've seen a friend whose violin bridge was much thicker at 2mm wide at the top. Both have feet that are 5mm thick. So many questions... Maybe thinner bridges are better for fiddles and double stops? Maybe thicker for violins? Maybe thinner bridges might sound better but aren't good for beginners because they can warp much faster? Very curious to know more. I'll keep reading and looking for answers, found this and maybe it might help: maestronet.com/forum/index.php?/topic/116896-is-my-violin-bridge-too-thin/

[@yew2oob954]

@@Deluge4000 From what I understand the bridge transfers vibration from the string to the body of the violin. The soundpost, its position in relation to the f-holes and the distance of the bridge from the fingerboard to the tailpiece all have an effect on the sound. Thinner bridges, some believe, transfer the vibrations better but I'm guessing the thickness of the wood making the body, how the feet of the bridge curve to match the violin, and the material used to make the bridge matter a lot. I don't think there are set rules on dimensions of bridges, thinner ones may have been made that way specifically for a violin and the strings used when setting up for a specific sound. That is what they seem to do, there is a bit of artistic flair in terms of shape, but their function is sound. As long as it's not so thin that tuning the violin is bending the bridge it should be okay.

[@Deluge4000]

@@yew2oob954 Thank-you so much! your explanation has actually been very helpful for my understanding. Especially the reminder that the setting up of instruments is not a generic one-size-fits-all set of ideal dimensions, but setting up can be for a specific sound, and those dimensions can be adjusted in relation to the other parts for bringing about that specific sound.

[@eldricgrubbidge6465]

I think it partly has to do with the harness and density of the wood. Better wood can be thinned out more without causing so many problems. And then there's sound stuff. I think in right on saying that a thinner bridge will give a bit more brightness and a thicker one will give you more darkness (within limits of course). So you might vary it a bit depending on the fiddle or maybe if the player is more of a soloist or starting out.

[@markuswx1322]

Shaping the fingerboard has to be one of the most under-discussed skills of the master violinmaker. I hope you go into it in some more detail in a future video.

[@AskOlaftheViolinmaker]

Hey Marcus, maybe check out my past video on fingerboards... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnubkItrltKVi7M

[@poppyk1431]

What is the distance in mm from the inside of the nut to the front of the bridge on a 4/4 Pierre Lomont ?

[@jimbrunett5025]

Do you have an opinion and maybe even a comparison of the lomont to a Ming jiang zhu violin?

[@lampelanleena]

Have you shared any videos from your violin makers in China?

[@guillaumechanaud1038]

Hi Olaf, Very nice looking instrument, seems really well made (there are sometimes suprises with chinese productions :D ). As a detail : As a french it's a little bit strange to read "Piere Lomont" with one r instead of two in the firstname Pierre : "Pierre Lomont". It sounds like a french name but in french, the firstname Pierre (Peter in english) takes two "r" : and you have written Pierre with two r on your shop in the product title ! Thanks for your videos !

[@shipsahoy1793]

The surname as you put it would be Lomont, not Piere! 😮

[@guillaumechanaud1038]

@@shipsahoy1793 I made a mistake i should have written Firstname not surname, my bad ! I have edited my comment, thanks for pointing it !

[@shipsahoy1793]

@@guillaumechanaud1038 Yes, I’ve had the sw/fw screw me on occasion whereby I didn’t carefully proofread what I said that was recorded, and it made bad mistakes which is very annoying, so I understand.

[@AskOlaftheViolinmaker]

Yes... I thought someone would ask... It's on purpose... , 🙂

[@shipsahoy1793]

@@AskOlaftheViolinmaker ??? But one instance isn’t one r, but all the rest are 🤔

[@ianwoodrich4638]

Do you have any violas? I see some that look bigger in the background but that could just be perspective. I'd love to see them shown off if you do.

[@AskOlaftheViolinmaker]

Yes, absolutely

[@stevenpiermarini6201]

hi im not a player but find your channel different. just wondering if the head part near the pegs has any sound value ? or could they be customized with like a lions head, or dragon? ect...

[@AskOlaftheViolinmaker]

Yes! So the weight of the scroll has an effect on the sound, but people have carved lions heads and faces onto the scroll area... I guess makers could go way out with what they carve onto the head of the violin 😀 A dragon sounds pretty cool

[@billkaroly]

Have u seen recent studies on why Stradivarius violins sound so good? Something about how the wood was pretreated to prevent pests eating or boring into the wood.

[@AskOlaftheViolinmaker]

Yes, Borax... Thanks for the info. Borax stops insects and woodworm getting into the wood

[@sivyig]

i want to buy the olaf lamont :D

[@pokemon11649]

Anybody else having trouble viewing his website? it says error establishing a database connection.

[@fnersch3367]

I like your shirt. What is the origin of the cartoon violin? Why not build one? I think I just might. I like to build musical instruments one cannot buy like a cigarbox theorbo, a chromatic hammer dulcimer, etc.

[@brianne9]

Why are the fingerboards not planed in the factory? I can understand that the pegs and bridge must be fitted to the violin as part of the set up, but it seems odd to me that the fingerboard would not be done at the factory level.

[@AskOlaftheViolinmaker]

They change shape as they season further and honestly even German workshop violins don't get it right

[@brianne9]

@@AskOlaftheViolinmaker Thanks for the info. I guess each type of wood used on a violin would change differently with humidity and time and need fine adjustments! It's so neat to see how much work goes into making such beautiful instruments!

[@sirspongadoodle]

Hey olaf i was wondering, i have the money to buy either the garibaldi or the aluna, what is the differences between them and would it be worth getting the aluna and buying a better bow or keeping my 50$ bow and buying the garibaldi?? Thanks

[@melvinch]

What do the different names of the violins mean ? The sound signature or the kind of wood used ?

[@johnjriggsarchery2457]

Not that it really matters but is or was an actual luthier by the name of Piere Lomont? Like Carlo Lamberti, there's no information out there on lists of European luthiers with those names.

[@pheona1000]

Is there a Piere Lomont Master Viola range ?

[@AskOlaftheViolinmaker]

Yes! I just started that...

[@johncook1080]

Forgive me Olaf, please allow me to ask for some clarification. Perhaps I have a poor understanding of ebony. I noted when you were plaining the fingerboard that the substrate was much lighter in color. Is the fingerboard ebony, or have you used an alternative hard wood?

[@AskOlaftheViolinmaker]

It's ebony. Ebony is not always black and the wood around the edges can be quite light. They try and use as much of the tree as possible not to waste too much timber, so there can be a discolouration.

[@johncook1080]

@@AskOlaftheViolinmaker Thank you Maestro! I pay close attention to your lessons, and I recalled the much lighter color when you corrected the fingerboard on the inexpensive violin. Using your lessons I also trimmed, seated, and thinned a Cecilio bridge, fitted the pegs with reamer and peg paste, and provided it with Ascente strings. I've been enjoying it a great deal. I also have an entry level Gliga, but perhaps because I improved it, I feel drawn to the Cecilio. My daughter tried to bring you my greetings and to bring home some strings, but sadly was told your appointments are 6 to 8 weeks out. I would have combined the cost of the Cecilio and Gliga for a Vivace, but sadly they don't ship to the USA. Perhaps in a few years I will need a Piere Lomont. May I respectfully suggest that for your fans elsewhere in the world you consider selling the Vivace and Garibaldi violins and charging us the shipping? Or, perhaps, find a trustworthy distributor in the US and elsewhere to market your entry level violins. Thank you for all you do for us!

[@yew2oob954]

At 2:30...so the Piere Lomont is made from European woods?

[@AskOlaftheViolinmaker]

No, it's made of good quality Spruce and Maple grown in the mountains of China. European wood would be a lot more expensive... It was important to me to make a great quality instrument at a more reasonable price.

[@romanthechristian5237]

Are there any of those t shirts available for purchase anywhere? I must have it so I may also speak for the violins.

[@AskOlaftheViolinmaker]

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[@TheNanze]

Hi Olaf. How many violins have you prepared for left hand players?

[@AskOlaftheViolinmaker]

Not that many... Maybe 5 or 6. Most players try to adjust to the other side...

[@sirspongadoodle]

As a lefty I was told to play normal way, Paganini was left handed but played “right handed” violin

[@krishiyer3990]

Wish you lived in India. I will teleport you soon.

[@BennyKleykens]

Any thoughts on Yamaha violins? I'm a complete beginner and bought a Yamaha V10 thinking they were made in Japan. But the label inside says "made in China" and that's simply something Yamaha isn't mentioning.

[@stefanbjornsson]

Iceland?

[@AskOlaftheViolinmaker]

No problems

[@wikojun0]

Hi Olaf, what strings do you use in this video?

[@andrestorres774]

Evah pirazzi

[@mellissadalby1402]

Olaf, why did you lick the feet of the bridge? Does that help you to trim them to match the curvature of the top plate? What oil do you use to oil the bridge? I eagerly await my Piere Lomont Master violin, which will arrived only when it is ready. I wait with baited breath like a cat who eats cheese (Dad joke).

[@charleslaine]

That is a beautiful violin. Would it work in the hands of an absolute beginner (adult)?

[@heathermcdougall8023]

Yes.

[@stevev5510]

Cook t-shirt

[@thomasbradley2186]

When you ship my violin to me in Antarctica, make sure the delivery man is armed because we have a slight snowman problem down here.

[@AskOlaftheViolinmaker]

He'll come prepared with a bag full of snow balls and a tennis ball launcher 😂

[@yew2oob954]

Olaf...snowman...there's a "Frozen" joke in there somewhere but I couldn't find it...I had to...Let It Go.

[@WeilunP]

A quick question regarding pegs since you mentioned that the pegs your son did are awesome. What are considered "good pegs"? I'm not sure whether it's my problem or not but the peg for my A string 1. slide and can't stay in place while I was tuning, even if I push in hard while turning it; 2. if by some mysterious force it stays in place, after 2hr of practice, it went from A to A flat... I don't know whether that's a string problem, a peg problem, or purely my problem lol Any advice, anyone? Thanks in advance!

[@annavagagginihu]

Hello! I have been a hobby violinist for 7 and a half years and I have the same problem as you but on the D string. My instrument teacher told me that in my case it depends on the shape of the peg. But he advised me to put some chalk (... the one on the blackboard to be clear) in the little hole where you put the peg: it worked and it doesn't slide anymore! I hope my teacher's advice was helpful. Sorry for my simple English and greetings (and goodnight) from Italy 🇮🇹❤

[@WeilunP]

@@annavagagginihu Thank you so much Anna! I know they sell peg chalks or something like that on Amazon and I'm thinking of giving those a try. Hopefully this won't be an issue anymore!

[@annavagagginihu]

@@WeilunP You're welcome 😊! Happy practicing and "keep making beautiful music" 🎶

[@t7.swapnil]

Is it suitable for an Advanced player going towards Professional level? 2800$ is a great price for a person who's going to buy it from a 3rd world country.

[@oicfas4523]

How old is your son? And he's wanting to become a luthier as well, or he just helps out in your shop?

[@AskOlaftheViolinmaker]

He's a teenager... He's enjoying learning some things from me, but early days still. What's important is that he finds something he loves to do.

[@oicfas4523]

@@AskOlaftheViolinmaker Ahh, I see. I thought maybe he graduated already and was an apprentice. That would be so cool to have a third generation luthier! I'm just curious also if you spoke German to him growing up so he learned it? I always wished that my parents' families had passed down their native tongues, but in both cases my grandparents did not.

[@andrewwigglesworth3030]

Your work in properly sourcing is so important along with your work in instrument setup. "Made in China" is not synonymous with a badly made poor instrument. It can be put two ways. Firstly, there is no reason that Chinese workers cannot create quality instruments when given the chance. They're human beings so dump the prejudice. Secondly, there are traditions of incredible craftsmanship (by men and women) going back hundreds, and thousands of years in China. China has an incredible depth of culture that shouldn't be judged prejudicially because people want to buy super (ridiculously) cheap junk.

[@brendasharp6692]

Is your daughter left handed by any chance? The chin rest on the t-shirt violins aren't right for a right handers! Enjoying the your channel

[@AskOlaftheViolinmaker]

Haha... Nice spotting

[@ethanhe8608]

The next quest after finding this boss should be to collect a Stradivarius

[@stevev5510]

My son did the pegs.... We have child labour laws... Hehehe

[@AskOlaftheViolinmaker]

Haha... He did get paid

[@paulbecket7399]

they're 1575 USD

[@VicariousAdventurer]

It is clear that the instrument is amazing, but you need a guest soloist ...

[@terryjohinke8065]

My son's violin teacher, a beauttful Ukranian /Russian likes his Gliga from Roumania. Carpathian spruce, Maple body, Rosewoo pegs and ebony tailpiece and neck. How would that compare to a Chinese Pierre Lomont? See Violinlover that shows the bildind, then it goes to the US for set up. Suck on that Olaf.

[@danielphendarko2651]

Your Piere Lomont violin is gorgeous! but sadly $2,895 is craaaaaaaaaazy (with 10 A's) expensive in my country :(

[@AskOlaftheViolinmaker]

I know... It's really sad that we can't have a currency that has the same value everywhere... Thank you for the feedback

[@dougdumbrill7234]

Is there anything real about the idea of a violin being “played in” by a player who won’t be it’s owner?

[@yew2oob954]

I'm not sure...but if you are going to try and "play in" a violin here's a link where Hillary Hahn talks about what she does: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ_KdaJvgJKpfas

[@dougdumbrill7234]

@@yew2oob954 Thanks, I appreciate the info!👍

[@WaddleQwacker]

Sorry for being the annoying picky one, but I think "Piere" should be written with two "r" 😊

[@yew2oob954]

Apparently, he does that on purpose...not sure why.

[@brotoubrotou3164]

Please lower your camera when you’re working on your table. You have a cute face but I think we all want to see what you’re doing. Thx. 😀

[@stevenj9970]

I have a carbon fiber Violin that sounds just as good as any wood one and it’s a heck of a lot cheaper and durable. End it even floats!

[@philipq6906]

hi what is tha brand and model of this wonderful carbon violin. Could you share it

[@stevenj9970]

@@philipq6906 The makers name is Stradivarius, Elmer Stradivarius out of Tennessee… A true craftsman!!

[@sandyblond20]

Artimusic is the best ever and this stuff is not even close to Zhuo

[@sandyblond20]

Cheap tailpiece sets are not worth using at and these aren't very beautiful at all. I make mine insanely beautiful and secrets of setup make using great wood with smoothness not by foreign substances