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Sebastian: Here we go again. My next creation will be another 5-string viola/violin. There are two reasons: One, I like to repeat my successes. Repetition creates mastery. Two, While I was testing Jameson, my previous 5-string in the white a violinist came into the shop for some other work, tried Jameson and said, “I want one too.” So, Sebastian will be another 15 1/2 inch 5-string. That extra viola size just makes the lower C string reverberate, and the slightly smaller upper bouts provide the “violin” sound on the “A” and “E” treble side of the instrument
Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Howery Violins View in Instagram ⇒ Sebastian: Here we go again. My next creation will be another 5-string viola/violin. There are two reasons: One, I like to repeat my successes. Repetition creates mastery. …
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Fiddle Jameson: Spinning in the ultraviolet light cabinet curing the varnish. It was windy today so Jameson will get his “sunning” inside. Also, the final fingerboard is on. Just a little bit of refinement on the neck and fingerboard and “construction” is done. Now several more varnish cycles and final setup
Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Howery Violins View in Instagram ⇒ Fiddle Jameson: Spinning in the ultraviolet light cabinet curing the varnish. It was windy today so Jameson will get his “sunning” inside. Also, the final fingerboard is …
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Fiddle Jameson: Base Cochineal two applications
Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Howery Violins View in Instagram ⇒ Fiddle Jameson: Base Cochineal two applications… #violin #viola #fiddle #5stringfiddle #violinJameson #fiddlejamesen #violinmaker #luthier #cnc #cncviolinmaker #orchestra #fernandinabeach #ameliaisland #brunswickga #staugustine #stmarys #jacksonville #jaxsymphony #unfmusic #jumusic #luthier …
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Cello corner repair
Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Howery Violins View in Instagram ⇒ Cello corner repair #cello #luthier #restoration #violinmaker #jacksonville #florida, Howery Violins, Normal…
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Fiddle Jameson: Step #5 of the balsam ground by Joe Robson at violinvarnish.com. One more application on Balsam ground varnish, then on to the Cochineal base varnish… How many coats??? It’s done when it’s right
Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Howery Violins View in Instagram ⇒ Fiddle Jameson: Step #5 of the balsam ground by Joe Robson at violinvarnish.com. One more application on Balsam ground varnish, then on to the Cochineal base varnish… …
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Fiddle Jameson: Jameson has been getting a bit of a suntan the past few days. I’ve also been tweaking the setup and playing him. My goal of a solid Viola “C” and a bright Violin “E” has been achieved. I can move the sound posts about and get a nice balance between that rich bass and brilliant treble. Playing is surprisingly easy! I’ve been working on the Bach Suite I on my viola and was able to practice the piece on the 5-string straight away, then I jumped to some Celtic tunes and had the high “E” for the B part of the tunes I’m practicing. Now final wood prep for the varnish bass coat, so all the setup gets taken down and its varnish time (But I can still set him up in short order to play around) Oh, another musician stopped in while “fiddling” around and tried Jameson out. Seems I’m adding another 5-string to my instrument list 🙂 Life is good
image error Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Howery Violins View in Instagram ⇒ Fiddle Jameson: Jameson has been getting a bit of a suntan the past few days. I’ve also been tweaking the setup and playing him. My …
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Fiddle Jameson: First playing with Oliver the cat supervising. Loving the range of this instrument, a rich full low C and a brilliant high E all in reach of the fingers. Gonna enjoy working the tones on this guy
Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Howery Violins View in Instagram ⇒ Fiddle Jameson: First playing with Oliver the cat supervising. Loving the range of this instrument, a rich full low C and a brilliant high E all in …
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Fiddle Jameson: Tanning in my front yard. Getting some of those Florida UV rays. Today I made the tailpiece and button, tomorrow I’ll put the strings on and play this instrument. The fingerboard is a temporary. I’m not exactly sure what the radius will be with a 5-string, so once I play with this board, I’ll make an ebony one that works will with the 5-string viola/violin model#violinJameson#orchestra#brunswickga#jacksonville#jumusic#violinist#Georgia#chambermusic
Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Howery Violins View in Instagram ⇒ Fiddle Jameson: Tanning in my front yard. Getting some of those Florida UV rays. Today I made the tailpiece and button, tomorrow I’ll put the strings on …
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Fiddle Jameson: While turning the taper for the pegs I thought a poem on turning was in order: And how appropriate for our world today!! Turning to One Another There is no power greater than a community discovering what it cares about. Ask: “What’s possible?” not “What’s wrong?” Keep asking. Notice what you care about. Assume that many others share your dreams. Be brave enough to start a conversation that matters. Talk to people you know. Talk to people you don’t know. Talk to people you never talk to. Be intrigued by the differences you hear. Expect to be surprised. Treasure curiosity more than certainty. Invite in everybody who cares to work on what’s possible. Acknowledge that everyone is an expert about something. Know that creative solutions come from new connections. Remember, you don’t fear people whose story you know. Real listening always brings people closer together. Trust that meaningful conversations can change your world. Rely on human goodness. Stay together. Margaret Wheatley#violinJameson#orchestra#brunswickga#jacksonville#jumusic#violinist#Georgia#chambermusic
Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Howery Violins View in Instagram ⇒ Fiddle Jameson: While turning the taper for the pegs I thought a poem on turning was in order: And how appropriate for our world today!! Turning to …
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Fiddle Jameson: neck set and glued in… I hope to play him in the white in the next few days… Anticipation on tone, playability, exciting
Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Howery Violins View in Instagram ⇒ Fiddle Jameson: neck set and glued in… I hope to play him in the white in the next few days… Anticipation on tone, playability, exciting #violin #viola …