Zach Hoyt (Photo of violin body)

55 50 Ron · Feb 7, 2011

I think it was you who had requested a picture of a completed violin that I and a friend have done. I've attached a photo of one that is close to done, meaning the most time consuming work is complete.

We actually have 1 totally done and 3 in various stages of completion.

55 50 Ron · Feb 7, 2011

why did I get 4 times posting of the photo????

Heyseed · Feb 7, 2011

Very nice looking work.

Zachary Hoyt · Feb 7, 2011

Thank you for posting the picture. That is a beautiful violin, and I'm sure it will sound good too. You must be very proud of a job like that. Do you play them as well as build them?
Zach

Heyseed · Feb 7, 2011

if you hit send more than one time it will do that, or just a web glitch.
Just pretend you made 4 of em

55 50 Ron · Feb 7, 2011

Playing? Yes, some, but not anything that is fast like 100 MPH bluegrass. Don't even like fast bluegrass!! In our band we have two lady fiddle players so I and my violin-building friend stick to guitar and bass then and just do fiddle at home or in practice for fun.

I didn't start to learn fiddle until I was 63 and that means I don't have much chance to "get good" at it, but I love to listen to good old time, country and/or gospel on the fiddle.

Old Roy · Feb 7, 2011

Beautiful craftsmanship !!
What do you use for the finish ?

55 50 Ron · Feb 8, 2011

We buy finishing supplies of stains and varnishes from a violin supply company in Canada.

Also we use rottenstone for buffing and pumice for polishing.

It's a complicated process, some would say it's the hardest part of the job.

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