Posted by Chet Bishop on Saturday, January 12, 2013
Actually, I like the instrument, but there were some traumatic moments getting there. I hope that the next time I attempt this model I can avoid some of the mistakes, and do a better job. It will have to wait, though, as I have other projects pressing. Meanwhile, this one plays well, very easily, and very balanced. The only strings I had were some light Dominants, so it is not as powerful as I had hoped. I will try heavier strings later.
Thanks for looking. Sorry I kept you waiting so long. :-)
9 comments on “The Del Gesu attempt is done”
mudbug Says:
Sunday, January 13, 2013 @4:14:08 AM
Very pretty, Chet!
Mandogryl Says:
Sunday, January 13, 2013 @8:36:50 AM
I like the color very much. Nice job, and thanks for sharing with us.
fiddlerd Says:
Monday, January 14, 2013 @9:03:17 AM
Beautful....I like it!!
brya31 Says:
Monday, January 14, 2013 @10:29:46 AM
Sure looks like a beauty!
Chet Bishop Says:
Monday, January 14, 2013 @10:47:27 AM
Thanks, folks! I hope it turns out a winner in the tone department. It sounds good to me, but I have fairly significant hearing loss, so what I think really doesn't matter. The question will be "What does a professional player think?".
Larry Rutledge Says:
Monday, January 14, 2013 @2:29:17 PM
You ever get the pro to play it? Have you sold it already, if not what is the asking price?
Ozarkian DL Says:
Monday, January 14, 2013 @3:55:48 PM
She's a thumbs-upper in tha looks dept. fer shore. A true labor of love. Something to cherish, share, treasure and pass on no matter tha sound.
ODE TO STRAD :
A master of tha luthiers art......
Perfect in each minutest part......
And in its hollow chamber thus......
Tha maker from whose hands it came.....
Had written his, unrivaled name......
Antonio Stradavarius.
Chet Bishop Says:
Monday, January 14, 2013 @7:02:19 PM
The fellow will be playing it tomorrow afternoon, if the weather permits. We are having an ice storm at the moment, and it could get bad. We'll see what morning brings.
Chet Bishop Says:
Tuesday, January 15, 2013 @6:37:52 PM
Well, the weather cleared up, the violinist loved the instrument, and took it with him to his orchestra practice this evening, to show to his friends. He will keep it for a few weeks, to play it in a bit, and see how it opens up. It was a good experience all the way around. We'll see what comes of it.
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