I appreciate you sharing this video, I want to buy a Stentor 2. But most UA-cam videos I had seen where people never demonstrate how it sounds, but only spoke about what it sounds like instead.
This was a great video. Well done. The Stentor II is my "step up" from my first fiddle (the mendini $100 special - which I am fond of), but what really connected me to your review is the use of "ashokan farewel". God I love that tune. I don't know where Sakshakshuwan is, but I assume its somewhere in the south. God Bless you.
@@katamuski Thanks. This was a Chinese violin that I graduated, finished and set up myself. In the years since this video, I have specialized mostly in providing beginners with affordable, good sounding instruments. You can learn more on my blog at www.glenclarson.com
I preferred the Glen Larsen in tone and finish. Im biased because I like the blond finish even though a classic orchestral violin is generally red amber varnish. Excellant comparison. Are all violins solid maple back with spruce top and ebony fittings or are some plywood? Out of them all I liked the Glen Larsen best. Thank you for hard work.
Thanks! I guess the answer is that any half decent violins have maple back, ribs, neck and spruce top. Ebony fittings are the most common but rosewood and boxwood are quite often used.
Glen Larson sounds best by far. The Stentor and Aeirsi are decent, though. I also have a fiddle that I bought "in the white" and had it finished by a local luthier. It sounds way better than any commercial fiddle I've ever heard.
It's virtually always better when a luthier takes the time to properly tune the plates. I'm not extremely good at it, but it still beats most 'factory' instruments.
Glen have you taken any violin lessons? The reason I ask is that I started to teach myself to play violin, but because of bad posture I suffered a shoulder injury. Which proved very expensive as I am still having physio 6 months later. However I am now just about recovered. So I will be having a few lessons on how to hold the violin correctly from the nieces. Didn’t won’t you to suffer the same injury. Plus I’m stupid I should have asked for lessons at the beginning, and 4 to 5 hours a day practicing didn’t help. Anyway take care of yourself. I’m enjoying the videos your making more progress than myself so keep up the good work.
Haha, you might not believe it but yes, I've taken some lessons. I hear what you're saying about body strain. Starting at 60 years old, I guess I'll never be able to have the fluid motions. My biggest concern though is the fingers of my left hand. A little arthritis there and a person is done. Enjoy it as long as I can, I suppose.
@@ThePrairieFiddler The main thing is holding the violin correctly, I was not and I have the physio bills to prove it🤣🤣 Plus not doing long hours of practice, you have to build up to it. Take care👍
Interesting comment. I am just healing a shoulder injury... and because I am bored I started trying again and just booked some lessons. My shoulder does not hurt when I play. 😳 But I agree the physio is mprr expensive
Hello nice review well done. Questions, how would you compare these in sound to the maple bird's eye you mentioned in one of your videos. Since you said the back body was one piece as opposed to 2 for the birds eye.
To be honest, while the birds eye was quite beautiful, and I tried regraduating the plates, I was never able to achieve equal results. There are different levels of birdseye. I have come to appreciate just a little of the birdseye effect. Still beautiful, but much more playable. Thanks for watching and thanks for your question!
@@ThePrairieFiddler Wow, so Stentor is actually higher quality, I didn't expect that answer. I would like to know what you mean about different levels for Birdseye models. Is that relating to the density of the wood? Also when mentioning the plates, were you referring to the inner acoustics of the violin? And of course, it's always a pleasure to hear your content. Again, many thanks to your work...
@@Metalpazallteway Oh, sorry, let me clarify. I was referring to violin comparison of instruments I have 'tuned' or graduated myself. Tuning refers to adjusting thickness of the top, bottom plates (and other parts of the violin if you are good enough). IMHO, to put it bluntly, the Stentor is near the very bottom of the list. The composition and density of the 'pretty' birdseye violin I featured was very hard to work with, and I don't think it would ever produce a great sound. Some maple wood has just flecks of birdseye knots. Very interesting to look at. If you message me or email me directly, I can share some photos. larsonhc@hotmail.com
Mr. Larson, can you please tell us more about the Glen Larson Violin? Was it bought as a kit, and you did the varnish? May I inquire how much the kit was? Regarding your website reference, I also upgraded a Cecilio with D'Addario Ascente strings, refined the bridge, and fit the pegs. I also have a Romanian Gliga. Of the two I prefer my Cecilio, perhaps because I have more in it. I'd LOVE to finish a violin. I guess I have been bitten by the Luthier bug. I enjoy fussing with them as much as playing on them. Great demonstation! Best regards from "down south", 5 miles west of Kenly, NC.
Sorry for the late reply, but I missed your comment. The violin in this video was a Chinese violin purchased in the white. Can't remember, but not much. Probably 100 to 200 CDN dollars. I took it apart and 'tuned' the plates to the best of my ability. This is the key. I had initially tried spirit varnishing, but it's very difficult, so now I use almost exclusively oil varnish. If you'd like to chat about the process, send me a message at larsonhc@hotmail.com Thanks for commenting!
I like the Glen Larson best of the four. May we call her Buttercup? I didn't like the Corelli at all. It sounded screechy, almost like a nail on a steel string. The Stentor ll was much better. A bit fuller in its tone, but the Aerie sounded more resonant in the low range, yet tinny in the high ranges. Your Larson sounded full, resonant, it has a deeo clear voice, and it's well spoken in the high notes. It's smooth and unassauming, but still begs you to listen more. Thank you, Mr. Larson.
Wow. Thanks. As an aside, I took the Corelli apart to see exactly why it was so awful. Turns out there was absolutely no plate tuning. I went to work and tuned the plates myself, did an ebony fingerboard and new bridge. It would now blow away any of these violins. I use it myself to take to my work camp.
@@ThePrairieFiddler Wow. It is fascinating how much little adjustments and tweeks affect the overall sound. Do I have to have a resonant recorder to tune the plates? I mean a machine?
@@patriciajrs46 I did a video a couple years ago about tuning the plates, but in actuality all I was doing was thinning them to a template. I've since been shown how to tune areas of the plates in relation to each other. I find the most difficult thing is, using a chromatic tuner, converting musical tones to percussive (IE tap toning). However, any plate tuning is good. If you would like a copy of my toning patten, drop me a message at larsonhc@hotmail.com
Ha! Point taken. I took it to the local bowmaker for rehairing and to be honest, while using one of my backups, I couldn't believe just how good the Lothar Herrmann really is. Thanks for watching!
Hi Saber. Sorry, but I'm not familiar with this model. I do know that Stentor has higher quality violins than the Student II. I assume this is one of them? What price are these violins?
@@ThePrairieFiddler نتایج ترجمه thanks a lot. Unfortunately, I live in Iran and I want to make this violin through a friend, so I wanted to ask a few people, many of whom are satisfied with the violin, it costs € 770
I appreciate you sharing this video, I want to buy a Stentor 2. But most UA-cam videos I had seen where people never demonstrate how it sounds, but only spoke about what it sounds like instead.
Thanks. My lack of skills probably don't show the differences very well. Check out my blog at www.glenclarson.com.com. Good luck!
Great video! This is exactly what i was looking for! :)
This was a great video. Well done. The Stentor II is my "step up" from my first fiddle (the mendini $100 special - which I am fond of), but what really connected me to your review is the use of "ashokan farewel". God I love that tune. I don't know where Sakshakshuwan is, but I assume its somewhere in the south. God Bless you.
Haha!! Saskatchewan is pretty far north, in Western Canada. Thanks for watching. I like the tune as well!
@@ThePrairieFiddler They have great rodeo's!
@@ThePrairieFiddler
Is it not based on a scottish highland lament ?
Like "the floors "o" the forest" or sum such?
Yes, apparently it was written in the style of a Scottish lament.@@rainblaze.
Good Comparison, i agree your violin does sound the best, thanks Glen..
My vote has the Glen Larson.
#4 Glen Larson. 👍
Haha. Thanks!
@@ThePrairieFiddler realmente el último violín es el que más me gusta...no sé de dónde lo has sacado pero me encantaría tener uno!!!!!
@@katamuski Thanks. This was a Chinese violin that I graduated, finished and set up myself. In the years since this video, I have specialized mostly in providing beginners with affordable, good sounding instruments. You can learn more on my blog at www.glenclarson.com
No question, I agree, the Glen Larson violin sounds the best!
Thanks!
thanks a lot for your demo!
I preferred the Glen Larsen in tone and finish. Im biased because I like the blond finish even though a classic orchestral violin is generally red amber varnish. Excellant comparison. Are all violins solid maple back with spruce top and ebony fittings or are some plywood? Out of them all I liked the Glen Larsen best. Thank you for hard work.
Thanks! I guess the answer is that any half decent violins have maple back, ribs, neck and spruce top. Ebony fittings are the most common but rosewood and boxwood are quite often used.
Yes the "glen" is the Best 👍
Glen Larson sounds best by far. The Stentor and Aeirsi are decent, though. I also have a fiddle that I bought "in the white" and had it finished by a local luthier. It sounds way better than any commercial fiddle I've ever heard.
It's virtually always better when a luthier takes the time to properly tune the plates. I'm not extremely good at it, but it still beats most 'factory' instruments.
Glen have you taken any violin lessons? The reason I ask is that I started to teach myself to play violin, but because of bad posture I suffered a shoulder injury. Which proved very expensive as I am still having physio 6 months later. However I am now just about recovered. So I will be having a few lessons on how to hold the violin correctly from the nieces. Didn’t won’t you to suffer the same injury. Plus I’m stupid I should have asked for lessons at the beginning, and 4 to 5 hours a day practicing didn’t help. Anyway take care of yourself. I’m enjoying the videos your making more progress than myself so keep up the good work.
Haha, you might not believe it but yes, I've taken some lessons. I hear what you're saying about body strain. Starting at 60 years old, I guess I'll never be able to have the fluid motions. My biggest concern though is the fingers of my left hand. A little arthritis there and a person is done. Enjoy it as long as I can, I suppose.
@@ThePrairieFiddler The main thing is holding the violin correctly, I was not and I have the physio bills to prove it🤣🤣 Plus not doing long hours of practice, you have to build up to it. Take care👍
You're making progree, too. Keep up.
Interesting comment. I am just healing a shoulder injury... and because I am bored I started trying again and just booked some lessons. My shoulder does not hurt when I play. 😳 But I agree the physio is mprr expensive
The last one sounds the best
Hello nice review well done. Questions, how would you compare these in sound to the maple bird's eye you mentioned in one of your videos. Since you said the back body was one piece as opposed to 2 for the birds eye.
To be honest, while the birds eye was quite beautiful, and I tried regraduating the plates, I was never able to achieve equal results. There are different levels of birdseye. I have come to appreciate just a little of the birdseye effect. Still beautiful, but much more playable. Thanks for watching and thanks for your question!
@@ThePrairieFiddler Wow, so Stentor is actually higher quality, I didn't expect that answer. I would like to know what you mean about different levels for Birdseye models. Is that relating to the density of the wood? Also when mentioning the plates, were you referring to the inner acoustics of the violin? And of course, it's always a pleasure to hear your content. Again, many thanks to your work...
@@Metalpazallteway Oh, sorry, let me clarify. I was referring to violin comparison of instruments I have 'tuned' or graduated myself. Tuning refers to adjusting thickness of the top, bottom plates (and other parts of the violin if you are good enough). IMHO, to put it bluntly, the Stentor is near the very bottom of the list. The composition and density of the 'pretty' birdseye violin I featured was very hard to work with, and I don't think it would ever produce a great sound. Some maple wood has just flecks of birdseye knots. Very interesting to look at. If you message me or email me directly, I can share some photos. larsonhc@hotmail.com
Mr. Larson, can you please tell us more about the Glen Larson Violin? Was it bought as a kit, and you did the varnish? May I inquire how much the kit was? Regarding your website reference, I also upgraded a Cecilio with D'Addario Ascente strings, refined the bridge, and fit the pegs. I also have a Romanian Gliga. Of the two I prefer my Cecilio, perhaps because I have more in it. I'd LOVE to finish a violin. I guess I have been bitten by the Luthier bug. I enjoy fussing with them as much as playing on them. Great demonstation! Best regards from "down south", 5 miles west of Kenly, NC.
Sorry for the late reply, but I missed your comment. The violin in this video was a Chinese violin purchased in the white. Can't remember, but not much. Probably 100 to 200 CDN dollars. I took it apart and 'tuned' the plates to the best of my ability. This is the key. I had initially tried spirit varnishing, but it's very difficult, so now I use almost exclusively oil varnish. If you'd like to chat about the process, send me a message at larsonhc@hotmail.com Thanks for commenting!
I like the Glen Larson best of the four. May we call her Buttercup? I didn't like the Corelli at all. It sounded screechy, almost like a nail on a steel string. The Stentor ll was much better. A bit fuller in its tone, but the Aerie sounded more resonant in the low range, yet tinny in the high ranges. Your Larson sounded full, resonant, it has a deeo clear voice, and it's well spoken in the high notes. It's smooth and unassauming, but still begs you to listen more.
Thank you, Mr. Larson.
Wow. Thanks. As an aside, I took the Corelli apart to see exactly why it was so awful. Turns out there was absolutely no plate tuning. I went to work and tuned the plates myself, did an ebony fingerboard and new bridge. It would now blow away any of these violins. I use it myself to take to my work camp.
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@@ThePrairieFiddler Wow. It is fascinating how much little adjustments and tweeks affect the overall sound.
Do I have to have a resonant recorder to tune the plates? I mean a machine?
@@patriciajrs46 I did a video a couple years ago about tuning the plates, but in actuality all I was doing was thinning them to a template. I've since been shown how to tune areas of the plates in relation to each other. I find the most difficult thing is, using a chromatic tuner, converting musical tones to percussive (IE tap toning). However, any plate tuning is good. If you would like a copy of my toning patten, drop me a message at larsonhc@hotmail.com
I hope to learn a lot with my Stentor and than get a new hand made violine like this. ❣️
Sir is stentor 1500a better than mendini mv300??
I'm not really sure. I think the Stentor 1500 is a lower model. If I had to guess, I'd say the mendini is better
@@ThePrairieFiddler thank you sir for your valuable reply ❤️
You’ve got a nice expensive bow. Use more of it! The Glen Larson fiddle sounded best (by far).
Ha! Point taken. I took it to the local bowmaker for rehairing and to be honest, while using one of my backups, I couldn't believe just how good the Lothar Herrmann really is. Thanks for watching!
Hi, I want to buy a 1884 Stantor Violin, do you approve of this violin?
Hi Saber. Sorry, but I'm not familiar with this model. I do know that Stentor has higher quality violins than the Student II. I assume this is one of them? What price are these violins?
@@ThePrairieFiddler
نتایج ترجمه
thanks a lot. Unfortunately, I live in Iran and I want to make this violin through a friend, so I wanted to ask a few people, many of whom are satisfied with the violin, it costs € 770
@@saberghalandari8852 good luck!
I think the quality is in the order played, the Larson being the best. Two and three were pretty much similar. I did not like the first one!
Thanks!
thanks
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For me, you have to study a lot more to make sound comparative tests. I hear a lot of intonation problems. I am sorry.