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Violin Setup

...with Paul Newson

Lutherie how-to video: Violin Setup by Paul Newson 4_bulb Review this video!

"Paul Newson takes us through all the steps of refurbishing a violin that had been stored in an attic for over 50 years. The result is a fine instrument. Paul's a great teacher!" -- Dan Erlewine

You'll learn how to take a violin from "forgotten in the attic" condition to "ready to play."

Information covered:

  • Evaluating the condition of the instrument

  • Disassembly

  • Planing and finishing the fingerboard

  • Fitting new pegs and drilling the string holes

  • Fitting a new nut

  • Installing a new endpin

  • Fitting a new tailpiece

  • Installing a new tailpiece fastener

  • Making and fitting a new soundpost

  • Carving a perfect bridge from a blank

  • Fitting the bridge to the top

  • Installing the strings

  • Setting the action

  • Installing the chinrest

  • Explanation of the tools necessary for violin setup

(about 80 minutes)

This video was added to our catalog on March 17, 2005 in Lutherie.

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Reviewer: David S.

Excellent tips on routine repairs and setup of violins that have been neglected. Very clear close-ups, thorough explanations of technique details and reasons for them. Easy to follow. Does not cover extensive repairs such as those requiring removal of the top plate.

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Reviewer: larry s.

Generally good, but I disagree strongly with how he fits tuning pins.

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Reviewer: Robert S.

This was exactly what I was looking for. Very clear and straightforward step-by-step instructions for a basic fiddle setup.

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Reviewer: RIchard L.

Good general setup and maintenance video. Anything under the lid is skipped.

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Reviewer: manuel b.

Very elemental. Not enough coverage of specific adjustments to enhance sound production.

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Reviewer: William O.

Since I am a complete amateur to violin making and repair, this is an excellent introduction. Two things are lacking: how to refinish a badly abrased violin body and how to safely remove and then replace the back of the violin. Also what glues to use and what preconditioning substances will make it easier to reglue the back and how to clamp it. A DVD on bow rehairing and repair would also be helpful.

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Reviewer: Greg P.

I thought the video was quite good for me, an amateur. Would have liked more info on setup; post setting for power vs. clarity . Also, taking the top off and setting patches, etc. Can't complain though-very good DVD

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