The Violin ...and tips for removing the neck

[@matthewwilson5648]

Great video,thanks so much.Now i feel more confidant to begin a restoration on a 19th century German Stradivarius copy.The violin didn't cost a lot but it just has a good look and feel and is screaming out for a nice restoration job

[@alfonsogarcia9594]

thanks for the teaching i am just learning violin and is good to know more about violins thanks again

[@jamesmziegler]

Illuminating. Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

[@bowfrog]

Very well explained. Thank you and have a Good Day!!

[@TopherAllanMusic]

You are a genius man, you break it down to every detail.Awesome! How would you go about removing a damaged fingerboard without replacing the neck?

[@FunnyBunnyShowNYC]

Very informative video. I don't know why people gave you thumbs down.

[@TheSmreeder]

thank you... it has been a long time since that video... Many Blessings , SMR

[@Bouzoukiellas]

Smreeder could you do a short video or at least a written walk through on how to remove the fingerboard from the neck? Thank you, Thomas M.

[@elvislagonda4738]

very informative. my 5 year old son has just dismantled my Amati. could you do a video on how to remove his nuts please.

[@TheSmreeder]

Well if you are talking about neutering your child , I think you would start with a local anesthesia...

[@jonahssongchannel44]

TheSmreeder jokin aside. Thanks it was informative. About to start my first project.

[@Rusty_Dents]

i do. thanks for your help, and i will update you on the results

[@jackgoodmansound]

Great vid. But I think you were a bit off on your soundpost placement. It goes just behind (toward the tail end) the treble foot of the bridge. Never seen it any other way. Anyway, all the best. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheSmreeder]

+Jack Goodman Made this a few years ago ... if I pointed to the wrong spot please forgive me ...The sound post goes on the treble side centered with the foot of the bridge and toward the lower bout between Half the thickness of the foot - 1 1/4 thickness of the foot...Each fiddle is a little different and if you vary from the foot to lower bout you can find a sweet spot that will bring out the most Beautiful tones and increased volume... Don't be afraid to move her up or down . As long as you stay pretty much centered on the treble foot . Purist will hate me for that statement but Oh Well , I have seen mediocre fiddles turn into beautiful Swans just by a mil or so. Many Blessings , SMR...........................New fiddle video soon

[@Rusty_Dents]

i have been glued to your videos, no pun intended, and they are great. i am about to reset the neck on my '39 Kay Orchestra. someone has removed the neck before and didn't do a very good job. the fingerboard is too low and i need more bridge height to get the volume i need. do you suggest alcohol to break down the glue or heat to separate the neck from the block. my other fear is the neck was glued in with titebond. i have done some repair, but this is a special bass. any advice is appreciated

[@ubacow7109]

do you have a video of you taking apart a whole violin? I am trying to fully disassemble mine

[@TheSmreeder]

Take your time and go slow... a good separating knife and a small steam generator helps tremendously ... Good Luck Many Blessings , SMR

[@suzz1776]

I have an old Joseph Steiner. it said German copy but it sais Steiner on the back imprinted in. I got it for 51dollars and it is in bad shape. Idk the year. I got it to take apart and learn how to refurbish violins. it is a bad idea to use this particular one to learn on or is this a cheap one. cuz I really dont wanna learn on a potentially valuble one. doea any body know anything about this particular one. thx u

[@TheSmreeder]

Email me some pics I'll do what I can... Also any playable violin is fine to learn on whether it is a $50. to a $50,000. as long as you treat any instrument w/ respect it is cool.

[@gkertsopoulos]

GOOD AND INFORMATIVE, BRAVO!!!

[@TheSmreeder]

Your Welcome Many Blessings SMR

[@TheSmreeder]

We use steam... get a flask , rubber stopper with hose port , rubber hose , and a basket ball inflation needle and file the end off at a 60' angle See where I'm going....SMR

[@percyg1]

Good presentation.

[@TheSmreeder]

+Noel Paech Thank You Sir Vary Much... I am going to start posting again and I hope you will Join us when I do... Coming up soon "How to Properly Rosen a Bow" with my Dear friend Joe Martin... Check out his face book he is carving a Violin

[@percyg1]

+TheSmreeder I look forward to your instructions of how to properly rosen the bow....must be more to it than meets the eye.I imagine that not only is there a proper method,but the quality of the rosen is also important.

[@TheSmreeder]

Noel Paech ....Joe will be doing the Demo he is a Master of all things Violin , Owner of Martin's Violin Shop. He is Currently Carving a Violin on FaceBook. Joe Martin ,N. Canton Ohio... I have never been on FB , But I would recommend Checking out his build... He is about 1/2 - 2/3 done with the peg box and neck... I have some footage I will be posting soon Many Blessings , SMR

[@TheSmreeder]

@TheZebra555 Go to... Neck repair violin and guitar... on my channel ... also making a more detailed on next week... Many Blessings SMR

[@mirouskemirous9845]

deb. video !

[@marcarcoria7672]

There is no and message link either you or me don't have a confirmed name I'm checking mine now

[@TheSmreeder]

Sorry they must have taken the PM button down YT is always changing... I just listed an Email address ... Give me about 24hrs to get back to you ... I need to know what kind of strings you need . ie; guitar , Fiddle ect. Many Blessings , SMR

[@TheSmreeder]

Posted a n Email in my About box on my page ... Checked today and have not seen a reply... will be out of touch in 1 week on personal stuff for a while. contact me soon if you really need strings Many Blessings , SMR

[@deadly335]

When he spat at the violin, I cringed 0:27

[@TheSmreeder]

I did not spit , I was blowing a cob web out of the 'F' hole... it had been hanging in the corner of the shop for years Many Blessings , SMR

[@deadly335]

sorry, but it was funny though

[@TheSmreeder]

JustPC yeah it is I have to rewatch it... Many blessings brother...SMR

[@TheSmreeder]

Please dont mees with the finish , except MAYBE to french polish...Please

[@bluegrasslives]

Are you a first grade or kindergarden Teacher?