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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by alleycat@feddit.de to c/luthier@lemmy.world

https://pxscdn.com/public/m/_v2/632520794410387667/7321b8e85-c3df53/OLbRio0pfjUW/gpxIOKCFiIekr3IB7g34WUXPi7gt5kmcedwhOJWt.jpg The mensur is identical to that of a violin, as is fingerboard, bridge curvature, and general instrument size. Currently it's stringed with 1/2 viola strings, tuned C-G-D-A. Body and neck are carved from a single block of maple. No soundpost, only a bass bar. After varnishing, I'll attach a standard violin chinrest and Wittner integrated shoulder rest, so it can be played like a regular violin.

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[-] ModernRisk@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 year ago

Well done!

Are you able to play the Violin as well? I want to learn it however, unable to do due to hear damage and tinnitus.

[-] alleycat@feddit.de 3 points 1 year ago

Thanks!

I can play violin a bit (first position, without vibrato- which covers a lot of folk and medieval songs). Had to quit lessons due to the pandemic and have been practicing with books since then.

I have hearing damage as well, albeit only one sided. The right ear still works well, and I still have bone conduction through the chin rest. Have you tried hearing aids?

[-] ModernRisk@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 year ago

Nice but unfortunately that you had to quit due pandemic. Hope the practice with books works well!

Got a similar situation. Got hear damage on my left side (lost 80%). However also got tinnitus on the right side.

I went to my GP and he told me, it is better not to practice/ learn violin due to possible of losing more hearing my left side (even possible of becoming 100% deaf).

So I’m quite scared to risk it.

[-] BottleOfAlkahest@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Beth overnight was famously deaf! You may be able to find a teacher willing to work with even if it's just online

[-] Jakdracula@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Are there any audio samples hanging around? I’d very much like to hear a mensur.

[-] alleycat@feddit.de 1 points 1 year ago

I'll post a sample after varnishing (which might take a while)

[-] MeVoyAlSur@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Looks great! Do you use the 3d printer to create tools? I'm thinking on getting one.

[-] alleycat@feddit.de 2 points 1 year ago

Yes, the router templates, glueing clamps and two dozen jigs and templates I used are all 3d printed. 100% worth it.

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