Two new photos of the baroque violin, after its first coat of oil varnish. It actually takes many coats of varnish before a violin is considered completed. The blue masking tape in the first photo keeps any and all varnish from getting on the fingerboard.
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Terry Parsons
5/12/2014 04:07:20 am
This may seem like a goofy question. Sorry. I know that there are different types of violins. Not to mention fiddles. Does each require a different bow? Or is it one size fits all when it comes to bows?
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5/12/2014 04:16:43 am
Definitely not a goofy question! There are a few main options when choosing a bow: the modern bow (which is the standard bow for most classical violinists); the baroque bow (only used when playing a baroque violin); and a "classical" bow (not often used, since it's the transitory bow between the baroque and modern bows). Within these three main categories, there are many companies and individual makers to choose from - usually that's a matter of personal taste. Hope that answers your question! = )
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