Have seen other violin making videos. The kind of mastery and the way Edgar makes this violin was delightful to watch. Every move is precise and so artistic.
This is art it its finest. The creation happens within the artist first, and then it is offered to the world through his hands. There is a reason why there is no music when the young boy is applying the first touch. The viewers attention is drawn to the Essence of the Soul. The music comes later. Congratulations Edgar Russ.
I have just recently discovered your channel and decided to go back to 5 years ago. As a musician drummer and guitarist I was fortunate to receive my grandfathers violin Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno…1736 with initials A ✝️ S….I have wanted this so much because he’s been the only other musician in the family and after my aunts passing 2 years ago I finally received it. Now I’m starting the process of reconditioning it back to some what a better condition that it’s currently in. So Edgar from time to time I will reach out to you for guidance. Thank you for reading my story.
Very nice to read your story Mike! Watch out because violinmaking and the world of bowed string instruments is like an octopus 🐙. It captures you more and more even so you are not a violinist/violist/cellist or bassist! Watch out! There is more to discover! All the best from Cremona Edgar PS.: maybe my Patreon Channel would give you lots of very interesting know how as well. I think it is worth checking out for very little money per month! 😃
Does your Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno…1736 with initials A ✝ S say made in Germany etc as well, because you wouldn't be doing any work to it if it was actually made by Strad himself as they are worth an awful lot of money. I suspect yours is a copy made in the early 1900's (or maybe earlier).
@@rossthefiddler5890 yes sir it’s a copy my grandfather was born in 1900. I ended up touching up some of the wood work, putting on new hardware pegs, strings and redoing the actual case. At any rate I was very grateful that I received it.
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youtube downgrades videos to save bandwidth. Don''t blame the uploader. Am surprised people are still complaining about quality to the wrong people ... all over :/
The first 355mm 1666 Stradivari Violins give us a hint of the fantasy of both performance and creation. Really nice work. If I were there dining at the Cremona restaurants I'd likely convert to manufacture between meals and courses. : ) Never enough is what good things should be like the fantasy of playing on new Stradivari and Guarneri " del " Gesu amodels I think as a violinist I dreamt of as a kid. Beautiful Creations Friend.
Certainly I can play the violin in order to check the sound, but I guess you wouldn't enjoy it that much. Anyhow I am looking forward to welcome you here in my workshop here in Cremona. In that case you an double check how the instruments sound. All the best! ER
Sorry, I know. But the video it self is quite nicely made so I just posted it without imagination that it will be see so often. Right now I am making a video Series about all detail regarding the bowed instruments. Check it out on my channel. Have fun watching. I am looking forward to meet you here in Cremona Italy one day. All the best! ER
Really enjoyed the video. I have my grandfather's violin, but I don't play. It is really old. It needs repairs. I'll see if it can be repaired. Thanks for showing us how violins are made.
Now I know a little bit how handmade Violin's are made of. Painstakingly. Lots of carving and hundreds of different work steps. No shortcuts here. I have made only one electric guitar neck for myself. Yes it would be nice to hear the final product.
Stradivari had no idea that some of his fiddles would some day sell for a small fortune. A violin is just pieces of spruce and maple (and ebony) glued together. But they have to be glued together the right way.
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drinkin the limoncello from pizza passioné, while listening to violin songs. Amazin life! My cousin has a stradiv. he sells it for a lot of limoncello. I'm talkin bout real good stuff. If you want let me know.. Crazy live Greets from the Belgium limoncello team brussels Gr Nate
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I've often wondered if a violin's wood could be artificially aged before being put together. If you microwave organic matter it goes a bit soggy as it forces moisture out of the cells but when it dries after this it is very brittle. I would think this is what aging does to wood. If this could be applied at some stage to violin wood, would it sound better for it?
redf I can’t speak for Mr. Russ, but check out “torrefied” wood. Some guitar makers use wood that has been processed in that way. I haven’t looked to see if violin makers also sometimes do. Fascinating stuff.
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Hello Sanath, thanks for writing! Yes, of course! I can make a custom-made instrument for you! Write me at edgar@eruss.it :) Looking forward to your email!
Was interesting that you had some alignment blocks for the bass bar, hadn't seen it done that way. I'm presuming to you would know you were fitting it to the exact same spot?
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samet polat that interrupts the vibration of the wood. Also you can't brand it with and iron if it has been varnished. Also it would be a slick surface and the sounpost and baseplate would have trouble staying up
The protection is actually "only "against the acid of your skin. Since no-one touched the instrument inside three is no reason to apply additional weight in form of additional varnish, which would block your violins sound ability
I've had this question for a vary long time,is it possible to create a violin with a skull appearance as the body and have it sound like a normal violin?
BEAUTIFUL AND PERFECT- I WOULD LIKE TO COMPARE ONE, I AM A MUSICIAN FOR 25 YEARS AND MY VIOLIN HAS WAITED FOR A LONG TIME. WHAT AMOUNT PAID IN A VIOLIN LIKE THIS TO ARRIVE HERE IN BRAZIL? ATT ADAIR LACERDA
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Yes of course, find me on Facebook "Edgar Russ Distinguished Violinmaker" or on Instagram "@edgarrussviolinmaker"! Let me know if you manage to contact me! Have a nice evening :)
the best is to send me an email to info@eruss.it. and check out my homepage www.violincellomaker.com to get a better idea of what I am making here since the past 35 years.ER
It's absolutely lovely to see a Beautiful instrument from it's inception to it's birth...... thanks for your video which presents the tedious & delicate process of making a violin seems easy. Just1 request, how can I as a buyer identify genuine ebony parts from the fake ones? Please reply urgently as I need to buy a violin by tomorrow.
The question that comes to mind, is how many artist's /perfectionist's like this have created such works of art, that were and are equal to Stradivari's creations. that went unnoticed? for some minor oversight in presence and time.? and is still out there in the world making music the same as the Strads that are still out there also. this equal among the giants. but unknown. That is what's so sad to me. I can only hope that some day the right ear, will recognize it's voice and give it the prominence it deserves. ECF
Hi! It is Hot hide glue. I usually buy it at KremerPigmente from Germany or here in Cremona at Cremona Tools or at LAC Morassi. You should easily find it. I like the rabbit skin one ("Hasenhautleim") because it is strong elastic and light in color. Japanese Fish glue is too strong and too brittle. Have fun and all the best Edgar
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I noticed you did not add a paper label. Sensible choice to prevent fraud. Labels are sometimes fraudulently removed from valuable instruments and attached to the insides of less valuable instruments as a way of extorting more money from unsuspecting buyers.
Vincent Oliver In truth I don't know but my guess would have to be something to do with the glue, maybe it would remove the finish or the heat from it would damage it. When I first watched the video I had the same thought.
fingerboard and neck are not or better should not be varnished since it wouldn´t feel nice on your hand and fingers while playing. But even if it would be varnished after a few days of heavy practicing the varnish (what ever long lasting varnish it would be) would disappear anyhow. The wooden parts where you touch are usually treated only with furniture oil and that's it. That feels like silk once it is finished nice.
The need for background music is a true sign of the modern disturbed mind. This environment is a Blessing.
Given the right timing and circumstance, I would put my skills to use in instrument making! I love everything about that life.
As beautiful to watch him create this as it is to hear in the hands of a master.
14:43 that sweet sound
ikr ? , been waiting for it the whole video
Hello darkness, my old friend...
Have seen other violin making videos. The kind of mastery and the way Edgar makes this violin was delightful to watch. Every move is precise and so artistic.
sound of the cove chisel sculpting the top and back convave is soothing
And it makes me a happy man. Maybe I will see you one day here in Cremona.
all the best
ER
This is art it its finest. The creation happens within the artist first, and then it is offered to the world through his hands. There is a reason why there is no music when the young boy is applying the first touch. The viewers attention is drawn to the Essence of the Soul. The music comes later. Congratulations Edgar Russ.
I can see, You got it.
Have fun. All the best! ER
woodcraft passion. so delicate, patience, and dedication to create your masterpiece. well done
I have just recently discovered your channel and decided to go back to 5 years ago. As a musician drummer and guitarist I was fortunate to receive my grandfathers violin Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno…1736 with initials A ✝️ S….I have wanted this so much because he’s been the only other musician in the family and after my aunts passing 2 years ago I finally received it. Now I’m starting the process of reconditioning it back to some what a better condition that it’s currently in. So Edgar from time to time I will reach out to you for guidance. Thank you for reading my story.
Very nice to read your story Mike!
Watch out because violinmaking and the world of bowed string instruments is like an octopus 🐙. It captures you more and more even so you are not a violinist/violist/cellist or bassist!
Watch out! There is more to discover!
All the best from Cremona
Edgar
PS.: maybe my Patreon Channel would give you lots of very interesting know how as well. I think it is worth checking out for very little money per month!
😃
Does your Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno…1736 with initials A ✝ S say made in Germany etc as well, because you wouldn't be doing any work to it if it was actually made by Strad himself as they are worth an awful lot of money. I suspect yours is a copy made in the early 1900's (or maybe earlier).
@@rossthefiddler5890 yes sir it’s a copy my grandfather was born in 1900. I ended up touching up some of the wood work, putting on new hardware pegs, strings and redoing the actual case. At any rate I was very grateful that I received it.
I love how detailed this particular video is.
Thank you very much Kyla!
Just like the instrument, consistent sound quality is very important in videos. I’d love to see another with higher production value.
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I am happy to play one of Edgar's master instruments!
Your pride is evident and quality defines it.
Very cool process for making a violin. I am sure it takes many years of practice to get to that level of violin making. Awesome!
That "High definition" 480p and no sound, nice.
Well, they fixed the sound....
Still 480p click bait.
It's high-definition…for VHS. 😂
You think he'd of made a better violin if it was high definition? You sarcastic prick 🖕
youtube downgrades videos to save bandwidth. Don''t blame the uploader. Am surprised people are still complaining about quality to the wrong people ... all over :/
There’s sound
Beautiful craftsmanship, excellent.
Beautiful work !
So therapeutic omg !!! Awesome hope to one day own one.
I had the pleasure to hear and see some of your high quality violins in a German shop.
Great news. Thank you for writing! Where precisely?
Thomann
The first 355mm 1666 Stradivari Violins give us a hint of the fantasy of both performance and creation. Really nice work. If I were there dining at the Cremona restaurants I'd likely convert to manufacture between meals and courses. : ) Never enough is what good things should be like the fantasy of playing on new Stradivari and Guarneri " del " Gesu amodels I think as a violinist I dreamt of as a kid. Beautiful Creations Friend.
AFTER SEEING YOUR VIOLINS, BEAUTIFULLY MADE BTW, I COULD RECOGNISE THEM. VERY NICE WORK. OKAY😉
The song the boy played was phenomenal
I am glad you love it! All the best! ER
Such amazing creations.
Thanks so much!
Why no sound? good video though, bit of a shame not to hear the violin at the end...
Time to check the editing and re post. I enjoy the tooling sounds also.
Yeah I think if TH e maker really plays himself, probably make better violin.
Certainly I can play the violin in order to check the sound, but I guess you wouldn't enjoy it that much. Anyhow I am looking forward to welcome you here in my workshop here in Cremona. In that case you an double check how the instruments sound. All the best! ER
Sorry, I know. But the video it self is quite nicely made so I just posted it without imagination that it will be see so often.
Right now I am making a video Series about all detail regarding the bowed instruments. Check it out on my channel. Have fun watching. I am looking forward to meet you here in Cremona Italy one day.
All the best! ER
Well, its the silence between the notes that make the music. In this case, there’s lots of silence 😆.
You made my day with this awesome video. Thx
That's nice to hear from you.
all the best
ER
We need ver 2, but with sound :D
Really enjoyed the video. I have my grandfather's violin, but I don't play. It is really old. It needs repairs. I'll see if it can be repaired. Thanks for showing us how violins are made.
Thank you!
all the best
ER
Unbelievably much work! And if you succeeded, you know only at the end.
well, you can guess also in the meantime.. Thanks for watching!
I learned a lot today from watching your video.
That´s great!
Good! Violin processes are very nice. Your violin looks good.
Thank you!
Ok thank you very much
This looks like a LOT of fun
Now I know a little bit how handmade Violin's are made of. Painstakingly.
Lots of carving and hundreds of different work steps. No shortcuts here.
I have made only one electric guitar neck for myself.
Yes it would be nice to hear the final product.
Come to Cremona to check the violin out. Right now I am also working on a new project which you might love to play on.
have fun! Edgar Russ
He makes it look so simple. How many of these violent has he made? Such artistry!🙀👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Excelente video muchas gracias!!!!!!
I absolutely love the tone of the varnishing and the flaming also!
Thanks!
Super schön ♥️🎻🎻
Danke!
Edgar
Stradivari had no idea that some of his fiddles would some day sell for a small fortune. A violin is just pieces of spruce and maple (and ebony) glued together. But they have to be glued together the right way.
Awesome video. thanks for showing this. Would love to have one of those violins all handmade like that. But probably out of my price range.
depends on what you fall in love. Send me an email and I will forward you a few prices regarding the violins I make here in Cremona. edgar@eruss.it
i just liked this video because you had 99 likes now you have 100
Thank you soOOOOOOOO much Ruby! all the best to you directly from Cremona, Italy! Edgar
and now it has 1,9k have you got 100 friends?
What type of wood was used for the body of the violin?
Edgar, please tell me what is the final thickness of the edges of the upper and lower decks?
No parchment over the bridge treble string?
I want to buy an new handmade violin, what it may cost in india
The sound is well where is the sound. Video is very instructional. Thanks
Thing of beauty!
Art
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This video is the beast fire. Wow. How long it takes create violin from zero?
Beautiful work! I am curious why you put the makers mark on the inside where it will not be seen?
b767greg it’s because when you hold the violin you’ll see the mark in the f holes.
verry good
thank you!
This is like watching the old man fixing Woody in Toy Story 2
drinkin the limoncello from pizza passioné, while listening to violin songs. Amazin life! My cousin has a stradiv. he sells it for a lot of limoncello. I'm talkin bout real good stuff. If you want let me know.. Crazy live
Greets from the Belgium
limoncello team brussels
Gr Nate
my cusin is in belgium last night, he brought cello and limoncello, he played all night the violin songs of my forefathers!! Amazin life
Is the video sound right ?
It starts with a nice performance, then sound disappears
I want to do this next weekend. Can you provide me with a list of tools to get from Home Depot?
Dad ended up making a bunch of his violin tools himself. ccrma.stanford.edu/marl/CASL/documents/LaBarre_Dissertation.pdf
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Legal.... quanto custa um violino em sua oficina?
Dear Anderson Nogueira, thanks for watching!
Please write an email to info@eruss.it to receive further information.
Have a nice day!!
Very impressive. You have a God given talent. Can you direct me to where I can find more in-depth information on violin building?
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I've often wondered if a violin's wood could be artificially aged before being put together. If you microwave organic matter it goes a bit soggy as it forces moisture out of the cells but when it dries after this it is very brittle. I would think this is what aging does to wood. If this could be applied at some stage to violin wood, would it sound better for it?
redf I can’t speak for Mr. Russ, but check out “torrefied” wood. Some guitar makers use wood that has been processed in that way. I haven’t looked to see if violin makers also sometimes do. Fascinating stuff.
Oh! I read that as "A video defining what it is to make violins while high"
I was quite confused.
What is the lacquer used? Cos'è la lacca utilizzata?
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like watching a perfect diamond being cut!
😂😂
Me too! And I love diamonds 💎 and precious things!
Do you make them one at a time or do you have several in one go? Fabuloso by the way!
Hi Kevin, it depends!!! Thanks for watching :)
Do you also make double basses?
Yes, Flipzy! Write me an email to edgar@eruss.it to get information about them :D
Have a nice day!
Whats the name of the song at the end? I really like it ;u;
Shazam sucks. LOL
I'm super coffee what you where trying to say
Is the wood old growth?
I'm a professional classical violinist... Can you design a violin exclusively for me?
Hello Sanath, thanks for writing!
Yes, of course! I can make a custom-made instrument for you!
Write me at edgar@eruss.it :)
Looking forward to your email!
Was interesting that you had some alignment blocks for the bass bar, hadn't seen it done that way. I'm presuming to you would know you were fitting it to the exact same spot?
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good video but no sound...
Pls I would like to get the contact of this Luthier making this violin in this video
Adegoke ADEMOLA JAMES here I am!
Or write me an eMail to: info@eruss.it
How much would one cost?
Please write me an email to edgar@eruss.it so that I can send to you all the details!
Have a nice day!
What's This Song Called? 0:00
Someone please tell me the name of the song in the beginning
Hi.. What glue did you use?
i have question,why the violin makers dont make varnish the inside?if the aim is protect the vood,why they dont make varnish to inside too?
samet polat that interrupts the vibration of the wood. Also you can't brand it with and iron if it has been varnished. Also it would be a slick surface and the sounpost and baseplate would have trouble staying up
The protection is actually "only "against the acid of your skin. Since no-one touched the instrument inside three is no reason to apply additional weight in form of additional varnish, which would block your violins sound ability
I've had this question for a vary long time,is it possible to create a violin with a skull appearance as the body and have it sound like a normal violin?
BEAUTIFUL AND PERFECT-
I WOULD LIKE TO COMPARE ONE, I AM A MUSICIAN FOR 25 YEARS AND MY VIOLIN HAS WAITED FOR A LONG TIME.
WHAT AMOUNT PAID IN A VIOLIN LIKE THIS TO ARRIVE HERE IN BRAZIL? ATT ADAIR LACERDA
Could you please kindly tell me the standard clearance between the strings and the finger board.
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is it just me or does the bottom of the violin look a bit wide
Edgar I have a problem with my email. Can you tell me please a another way to contact with you?
Yes of course, find me on Facebook "Edgar Russ Distinguished Violinmaker" or on Instagram "@edgarrussviolinmaker"!
Let me know if you manage to contact me!
Have a nice evening :)
No sound throughout except some scraping. Then at the end instead of being able to hear the violin it's silent. Why?
Why did it look like the violin player wasn't moving his fingers just the bow???🤔
Faltó el sonido del violín al final :(
Wonderful Video! What kind of varnish do You use? Best regards from Cracow! :)
hello,do you have internet shop for buy violin?
You can find some instruments on Amazon, at Thomann the two more economic lines or directly from me.
Send me a detailed eMail to edgar@eruss.it
the best is to send me an email to info@eruss.it. and check out my homepage www.violincellomaker.com to get a better idea of what I am making here since the past 35 years.ER
Guy must have millions of splinters now
Correct, man! °_°
It's absolutely lovely to see a Beautiful instrument from it's inception to it's birth...... thanks for your video which presents the tedious & delicate process of making a violin seems easy.
Just1 request, how can I as a buyer identify genuine ebony parts from the fake ones? Please reply urgently as I need to buy a violin by tomorrow.
Very nice hearing the violin after all that work. So serene and quiet. No sound... 😕
The question that comes to mind, is how many artist's /perfectionist's like this have created such works of art, that were and are equal to Stradivari's creations. that went unnoticed? for some minor oversight in presence and time.? and is still out there in the world making music the same as the Strads that are still out there also. this equal among the giants. but unknown. That is what's so sad to me. I can only hope that some day the right ear, will recognize it's voice and give it the prominence it deserves. ECF
No need to be sad Ellis, as soon a maker builds with certain criteria his making get positive feedback from musicians.
Edgar, what glue you apply and where it can be purchased (I mean the site)
Hi!
It is Hot hide glue. I usually buy it at KremerPigmente from Germany or here in Cremona at Cremona Tools or at LAC Morassi. You should easily find it.
I like the rabbit skin one ("Hasenhautleim") because it is strong elastic and light in color.
Japanese Fish glue is too strong and too brittle.
Have fun and all the best
Edgar
I was brought from America a rabbit glue, I refused it - it was very badly glued, I can not understand the reason
@10:00 Here goes your sound!!
😂
Did anyone catch that 04:75?
Got it there was no sound, to just to have Eyegasm...:)
Wonderful work, Congratulations.
What is the name of the song played at the beginning of the video?
Why it could be done by cnc instead manual work?
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What is the average of a violin?
🤔
Please write me an email!
Can you make a violin for me please;
Hello, thanks for writing.
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Have a nice day!
@@EdgarRuss ok and I forgot to tell you: CONGRATULATIONS FOR YOUR WORK
I noticed you did not add a paper label. Sensible choice to prevent fraud.
Labels are sometimes fraudulently removed from valuable instruments and attached to the insides of less valuable instruments as a way of extorting more money from unsuspecting buyers.
name of song at the end??
I did it 1 minute ago. I have the picture of beethoven in my profile
Ok, just one sec and I will get to you!
I will pay
Why is the violin varnished after the fingerboard - neck is attached, I would have thought the belly would have been varnished first
Vincent Oliver In truth I don't know but my guess would have to be something to do with the glue, maybe it would remove the finish or the heat from it would damage it. When I first watched the video I had the same thought.
fingerboard and neck are not or better should not be varnished since it wouldn´t feel nice on your hand and fingers while playing. But even if it would be varnished after a few days of heavy practicing the varnish (what ever long lasting varnish it would be) would disappear anyhow.
The wooden parts where you touch are usually treated only with furniture oil and that's it. That feels like silk once it is finished nice.