Set of five violins

[liquidguitars]

Hello all, I know my violins must be getting old to look at, But it's fun to share.. Here is a new set of five violins made in soft maple this month, 4 string and five strings...
all come in about 1.7 LBS ea.
I had a request to add a tone knob so it was off to designer! all i needed to do was to copy and paste then add a larger control plate on the underside a few hrs of work.

I used clear lacquer with water-base tints for the colors..

[Smoken D]

As always they are VERY BEAUTIFUL and an enjoyment to see!

[Chay]

Absolutely beautiful! Makes me wish I could play.

[liquidguitars]

Thanks!

BTW I Just got the new Iphone 4 and it makes movies!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbxzv0ETq60

[dougmsbbs]

Does it record sound? We'd love to hear you play one of them! (insert sly grin here) :)

[Deolman]

You know what LG? I think people would tell you if we were tired of looking and I just don't see that happening with your posts! Thanks for sharing. For me, your talent gives me hope that I can do a lot better than I do now.

[liquidguitars]

Thanks!

Yes for sure, I have my friend that plays with Yani coming up in a few days to record with me, I am not very good.

[liquidguitars]

Heres one will a older track by Benedikt Brydern, hopefully I will be working with him next month..



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIY9YelElxM

[Digitalwoodshop]

I will NEVER get tired of looking at your stuff... Now my Tags.... Once you see one... YOU seen them all.... Boaring..... At least until the check comes in... :)

Worked out to about $53.00 per hour making the tags after expenses..... They won't all be like that....

AL

[want2b]

Do you sleep? how do you ever have the time to create all these masterpieces? Just prepping the wood, cleaning it up after the carve,
gluing up the pieces would be enough. Then add the finishing to make them so exquisite. Can't imagine how you get it all done. As said by
many others before me, really makes one appreciate an artists work.

Rick H

ps: thx so much for sharing

[Ducky63]

Thank you LG for showing your Violins. My wife's dad made Violins years ago. She thinks he made about 16 in all by hand, she has one & gave one to each of her kids plus other family member got one. I wished that I could be half as good as you are. I really enjoy what you make, keep them coming.

[ktjwilliams]

Really Nice stuff, and very interesting... Don't think I could get board, I really appreciate good craftsmanship... I made a couple Guitars by hand ( Band saw, Router, Etc...) Do U have any guitars patterns UR willing to share.. I do not sell.. They are for my enjoyment...

[JLT]

LG, top notch, as usual! Especially impressed with the various finishes on soft maple, with nice even tones and presentation of the grain pattern. The rare times I've dealt with maple, I've always struggled with getting it to accept an even stain, but you appear to have mastered it!

[liquidguitars]

Thanks guys,

JLT my process exposed.. with maple first clear coat the instrument with sanding sealer then add the color with a few drop of tint in the lacquer. I use waterbase tints from www.stewmac.com (http://www.stewmac.com)

[liquidguitars]

Here is a green one close up " just sold"


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOAXQCJyays