Most parts are cnc-carved. The body is usually carved from a single block of wood, but for my cnc, I split it into three parts, including a decorative strip of amaranth.
Vibrating string length 29.5cm (3/4 violin). Strings are Aquila F-Red superior tension, G-D-A.
Materials used: maple, spruce, amaranth, ebony.
Some build pics:
So far I just use a baroque bow. I work on a cherry bow from time to time, but it’s quite difficult.
And here is a Quick vocaroo where I play a few notes on each string.
That’s a pretty sound. Very nice work!
Love the sound of it! Are you making these on commission or just as a hobby?
I can imagine making bows is an incredibly delicate matter - I don’t have time to fall into the rabbit hole of the history of bowed instruments right now, but I can feel myself slipping!