Forum: Classical/Arco
05-13-2009, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 15,861
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
05-10-2009, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 4,945
back bracing technique?
hey guys,
my regular luthier has told me about some bracing on the back of my 200 year old french instrument on the inside. it was done by a luthier in england (J. Reiger of Arnes String Shop, Inc.)...
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Forum: Classical/Arco
05-09-2009, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 6,979
here's some i've used:
Flexocores G, D & A...
here's some i've used:
Flexocores G, D & A with a Permanent E
Flexocore G, Flat Chromesteel D & A, Permanent E
Permanent G & D, Spirocore A & E (a la Edgar Meyer)
Flexocore G & D with Original...
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Forum: Classical/Arco
05-08-2009, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 6,979
Mixing sets
What are your opinions on mixing sets of strings to benefit your overall sound? How do your combinations fair on balance across the strings, tension, evenness in all registers, volume, timbre, health...
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Forum: Classical/Arco
05-08-2009, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 15,861
thomastik vs. pirastro
"The Permanents are pretty good right out of the box. They sound alot more "brilliant" then what I'm used to (Heliocores - won't be going back to those), and I hope that translates into "penetrating"...
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Forum: Classical/Arco
05-04-2009, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 12,903
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
05-04-2009, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 7,257
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
05-04-2009, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 7,257
Humidifier recommendation
i'm shopping for a humidifier. this isn't brain surgery but i wanted to see what luthiers are using in their shops. my apartment will be about 700 sq ft so it probably wouldn't need a huge one. what...
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