Monthly Archives: September 2015

Seems to be another crop of woodchips growing on my workbench!  The arching on the 17″ viola is taking shape.  Also in the photo, the other viola is waiting for it’s next coat of varnish.  The jar says ‘Smuckers Peach … Continue reading →

Here is the 16 5/8″ (actually a bit smaller at 16 9/16) that I am varnishing.  Note the moderately wide grain spacing.  This viola is really sounding good already when I tap it, and when I have music cranked up … Continue reading →

“now if only I could find a tree like this,  maybe THIS is the Stradivari secret?”

Work has slowed down quite a bit in the workshop lately.  Notice the Band-Aid on my index finger…it is covering a wound that I got from a broken window frame that slammed down on my hand.  The wound required four stitches … Continue reading →

As of November 1, 2015, the price of my violas will be moving up to $15,500. Any orders received before November, the current price will apply, which is $13,000. Please see the “Purchase” page for details on how to purchase one of my instruments.