Tim Fiddlerman Mpls
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Tim Fiddlerman Mpls
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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"
February 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Installing the neck and block to #175 Strad copy.
February 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
P.S. Here's #175. A german trade violin. Total back rejoining.
February 8, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Well, my $100 bid for the "Joachim-Ma" was surpassed by over $11 million. Oh well.
February 8, 2025 at 2:48 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.
February 7, 2025 at 2:57 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..
February 3, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Straightening the rib and installing new tailblock to rescue #172
February 3, 2025 at 7:58 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.
February 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
February 2, 2025 at 5:22 PM
This pre-war 3/4 violin outfit is ready for sale. $100.
Rescue #171 Local pickup only.
January 31, 2025 at 6:15 PM
January 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
#171 2 Top cracks to fix. Fingerboard needs levelling, then strings and accessories.
Then I'll sell it inexpensively. Stay tuned.
January 29, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Starting fiddle rescue #171. a 3/4 size oldie but goodie.
January 29, 2025 at 2:21 AM
January 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I've got some performing todo.
January 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
OT Jammin. Its how I spend my Wednesdays since retirement.
January 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
This is a real nice one.. well worth resurrection.
January 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Never too old to enjoy old time fiddling.
January 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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 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.
(My first post)
January 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM