Violin Construction and Repair Books

The Violin Maker's Guide

By H.E. Brown - This comprehensive book on violin making is written in a clear, easy to understand, step-by- step format .... with over 120 photographs, sketches, and detailed drawings. Throughout, the author has simplified each step of construction in order to keep them within the capabilities of the average craftsman working with simple hand tools. Details are included so that most of the specialized tools - bending iron, graduating caliper, purfling and marking tools, and various special purpose clamps - can be made inexpensively by the reader. Paperbound book, 52 pages, plus two full size pattern drawings to help assure the success of your first violin.

VMG001

The Violin Maker's Guide

$7.75

A Review of Ancient & Modern Violin Making

By W.W. Oaks. - This detailed and scholarly work on the violin has been out of print for many years. The author, a master violin maker and repairman in his own right, examines all facets of violin making, both old and new, separately - Woods and Materials, Models, Construction Techniques, Varnish, and Accessories. Paperbound facsimile reproduction of the original publication, 48 pages.

W001

A Review of Ancient & Modern Violin Making

$6.75

Violin And Cello Building And Repairing

By Robert Alton - A reprint of an early book. Includes sections on violin and cello building, repairing violins, making a violin bow, making your own varnish and more. Well illustrated. Paperbound book.

RA001

Violin And Cello Building And Repairing

$9.95

The Technique of Violin Making

By H.S. Wake - One of the most thorough and detailed books on the subject of violin making. Shows the beginning violin maker how to construct his own violin, from form to finish, in a down to earth language he can readily understand. A paperbound book with 71 illustrations, 111 pages. Also includes six pages of 10" x 16" full scale working drawings.

HW001

The Technique of Violin Making

$25.50

A Luthier's Scrapbook

By H.S. Wake - A companion work to "The Technique Of Violin Making" this book is a collection of short how- to-do-it articles and bits of information on virtually every phase of the making, repair, and restoration of instruments of the violin family. Paperbound book with over 100 illustrations, 112 pages.

HW002

A Luthier's Scrapbook

$19.50

Amateur Fiddle Maker's Q & A

By H.S. Wake - Mr. Wake has included in this book the most generally asked questions he has been called upon to answer from amateur fiddle makers throughout the country. His answers and comments are useful, thorough, informative, and easy to understand. Paperbound book, 50 pages.

HW003

Amateur Fiddle Maker's Q&A

$17.00

Violin Bow Rehair and Repair

By H.S. Wake - One of the best and easiest to understand manuals on the subject of rehairing, repairing, and restoring bows. The clearly written text is supplemented with 88 photographs and drawings. Paperbound book, 93 pages. Also includes two sheets of full scale drawings for a bow rehair holding device.

HW004

Violin Bow Rehair and Repair

$25.50

Viola Making Plans

By H.S. Wake - Comprising twenty full scale working drawings and descriptive text for viola making. Paperbound.

HW005

Viola Makin Plans

$28.00

A Strad Model Cello Plans

By H.S. Wake - A set of full scale working drawings for a cello and the mold on which it is built. Also contains plans for a collapsible travel cello. Paperbound.

HW006

A Strad Model Cello Plans

$26.25

To Make A Double Bass

By H.S. Wake - A complete system for making a 43" (110cm) flat back bass, with 86 pages of text, 44 descriptive illustrations, and 14 scale drawings. Softcover.

HW007

To Make a Double Bass

$38.00

Violin Making Step By Step

By Henry A. Strobel - For the beginning or advanced violin maker. A complete traditional method with brief descriptions of alternate methods. Covers everything from sharpening tools to adjustment and varnishing. Has full-size drawings for making a Stradivarius-style violin. Illustrated with 115 photographs. Soft cover, 78 pages.

HS001

Violin Making Step By Step

$26.95

Viola Making Step By Step

By Henry A. Strobel - This book should be used along with "Violin Making, Step by Step" since it is keyed to the violin making book with explanations for the differences in viola construction. Contains full size drawings with all dimensions. 34 pages, softcover.

HS002

Viola Making Step By Step

$24.95

Cello Making Step By Step

By Henry A. Strobel - Similar to Mr. Strobel's book "Violin Making, Step by Step" without duplication. Contains full size drawings for cello and inside mold. The process of making and adjusting a master cello, including some alternate tools and techniques, is described in detail and illustrated with numerous photographs. Soft cover, 62 pages.

HS003

Cello Making Step By Step

$27.95

Art & Method of the Violin Maker

By Henry A. Strobel - This advanced, all new book will be of interest to the violin maker, repairer, and connoisseur. It is not a step-by-step construction manual, but covers many different aspects of design, building, and repair. Has sections on The Shape of the Violin, The Mold, The Wood, The Ribs, Table and Back, The Neck, Varnishing, and more. Contains more than 70 photographs and diagrams. 78 pages, softcover book.

HS004

Art & Method of the Violin Maker

$17.95

Violin Maker's Notebook

By Henry A. Strobel - Another very useful book from Henry Strobel. This book covers a wide range of topics such as, bow rehairing and minor bow repairs, crack and varnish repairs, safety and health, photographing violins, intervals, tuning, and classes of violins. This edition also includes an appendix with an illustrated example of a complex repair. Fully illustrated throughout. 73 pages.

HS005

Violin Makers Notebook

$19.50

Useful Measurements For Violin Makers

By Henry A. Strobel - This book gives detailed measurements and adjustment data needed for working on instruments of the violin family. Bow measurements for violin, viola, cello, and bass are also listed. A chapter is included giving information on strings, bridges, sound posts, bass bars, etc.

HS006

Useful Measurements For Violin Makers

$12.50