Tim Fiddlerman Mpls
@fiddlerman.bsky.social
I'm an old hobbyist repairing neglected and so-called 'not worth repair' violins. Plus I'm a musician too. Wankel
#177. FrankenFiddle. German trade violin. Had a nice body but the neck was too narrow at the nut. Poorly carvedNeck. So I pulled one off a scrapper and sanded down to fit this body. It's only the 3rd time I robbed "Peter to save Paul".
First I named Voldemort,
Second one I named "StradiStainerHopf"
First I named Voldemort,
Second one I named "StradiStainerHopf"
February 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
#177. FrankenFiddle. German trade violin. Had a nice body but the neck was too narrow at the nut. Poorly carvedNeck. So I pulled one off a scrapper and sanded down to fit this body. It's only the 3rd time I robbed "Peter to save Paul".
First I named Voldemort,
Second one I named "StradiStainerHopf"
First I named Voldemort,
Second one I named "StradiStainerHopf"
Installing the neck and block to #175 Strad copy.
February 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Installing the neck and block to #175 Strad copy.
P.S. Here's #175. A german trade violin. Total back rejoining.
February 8, 2025 at 2:50 PM
P.S. Here's #175. A german trade violin. Total back rejoining.
Well, my $100 bid for the "Joachim-Ma" was surpassed by over $11 million. Oh well.
February 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Well, my $100 bid for the "Joachim-Ma" was surpassed by over $11 million. Oh well.
I'm starting rescue #174. A little center seam closure and a top crack repair, neck installation, peg job and I have no case or bow either. But after all that, if it sounds great, risk will payoff, and another fiddle rescued.
February 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I'm starting rescue #174. A little center seam closure and a top crack repair, neck installation, peg job and I have no case or bow either. But after all that, if it sounds great, risk will payoff, and another fiddle rescued.
#172: I have this fingerboard filed and sanded down to size per Strobel book standard. 4.7mm thick on E side and 5.5mm thick on G side. Now I wait until I can reassemble the body. Tomorrow..
February 3, 2025 at 8:49 PM
#172: I have this fingerboard filed and sanded down to size per Strobel book standard. 4.7mm thick on E side and 5.5mm thick on G side. Now I wait until I can reassemble the body. Tomorrow..
Straightening the rib and installing new tailblock to rescue #172
February 3, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Straightening the rib and installing new tailblock to rescue #172
Starting rescue #172 Full size german trade fiddle. Regraduation, Tailblock, fingerboard needed. The existing fingerboard is mahogany so I'll put an ebony one on it.
February 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Starting rescue #172 Full size german trade fiddle. Regraduation, Tailblock, fingerboard needed. The existing fingerboard is mahogany so I'll put an ebony one on it.
This pre-war 3/4 violin outfit is ready for sale. $100.
Rescue #171 Local pickup only.
Rescue #171 Local pickup only.
January 31, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This pre-war 3/4 violin outfit is ready for sale. $100.
Rescue #171 Local pickup only.
Rescue #171 Local pickup only.
#171 2 Top cracks to fix. Fingerboard needs levelling, then strings and accessories.
Then I'll sell it inexpensively. Stay tuned.
Then I'll sell it inexpensively. Stay tuned.
January 29, 2025 at 2:25 AM
#171 2 Top cracks to fix. Fingerboard needs levelling, then strings and accessories.
Then I'll sell it inexpensively. Stay tuned.
Then I'll sell it inexpensively. Stay tuned.
Starting fiddle rescue #171. a 3/4 size oldie but goodie.
January 29, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Starting fiddle rescue #171. a 3/4 size oldie but goodie.
I've got some performing todo.
January 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I've got some performing todo.
OT Jammin. Its how I spend my Wednesdays since retirement.
January 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
OT Jammin. Its how I spend my Wednesdays since retirement.
This is a real nice one.. well worth resurrection.
January 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This is a real nice one.. well worth resurrection.
Never too old to enjoy old time fiddling.
January 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Never too old to enjoy old time fiddling.
I'm still fixing up neglected fiddles in the Minneapolis area. I'll buy damaged old fiddles and make them sing again.
January 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I'm still fixing up neglected fiddles in the Minneapolis area. I'll buy damaged old fiddles and make them sing again.
I am installing purfling on a homemade fiddle I acquired. This is a learning experience. But whoever made this fiddle to begin with, created a sonically pleasing sound.
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January 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
I am installing purfling on a homemade fiddle I acquired. This is a learning experience. But whoever made this fiddle to begin with, created a sonically pleasing sound.
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