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One here, albeit fretless.
I collect violins and 'cellos (and play the 'cello), owning several in the 250 - to 350-year old range. As with vintage watches, I very much enjoy the honest craftsmanship. In contrast to vintage watches, I enjoy the fact that the old instruments are functionally better than the new ones (although some aficionados of modern instruments will take issue with that view). 'Cellos are a bit hard to transport, but I wouldn't mind bringing an old violin or two to a get-together.
Any musical Purists out there?
It seems that many of us have shared passions outside the bounds of horology. I've noticed that several Purists are into cars, boats, planes, and motorcycles; as well as fine food, drink, and cigars to name just a few interests (All of which are worthy p...
Daos, your taste in guitars in impeccable.
As you know, the H&Ds (yours particularly!) are among my favorites. Here's another of my favorites, pictured with a watch a regret giving up this year. Regards, Jed...
Very nice collection dxboon!
That's some great wood working on those guitars. The inlays are beautiful. Anytime you customize something there is always a wait, but it's also worth it. Are you in a band? What kind of music do you play? -MW
Thanks, MW!
Appreciate your comments! I'm not in a band, and just play for my own pleasure (The music I write myself is alt-country, and otherwise I just cover classic rock and country.). I work clearing music for film and television, so I am immersed in the world ...
You're very lucky!
"I'm one of the fortunate few who have parlayed one of my passions into a profession." Hello Daos, Happy to hear that you are working in the field that you enjoy and have a passion for! I went to elementary school near The Guitar Center on Sunset Blvd. Th...
Guitar Center on Sunset
MW - you must be a native Angeleno (I've come across so few of you since I moved to LA eight years ago!) if you went to elementary school near the Guitar Center! Yes, I love to check out the vintage room at the GC on Sunset. For anyone who is a guitar l...
Good guess!
Yes, proud to be a "Angeleno" born and raised in L.A. I haven't been to the Guitar Center in years but I do remember that they had these acoustic sound proof rooms so you can pick up a guitar and play with it and hear how it sounds. There used to be sever...
Looking forward to a GTG in the new year
MW - I've probably hit up all the stores you mention in the Hollywood area. The other music shop I used to frequent quite a bit was McCabe's, but when I switched jobs I no longer was regularly on that side of town. I am local and would very much enjoy a...
Beautiful guitars
Never played the guitar but I can appreciate the fine work put into these guitars with all the inlay and details. Used to play violin when I was in high school and played for 10 years but haven't touched a violin since then. My oldest daughter wanted a gu...
A budding musician
Anthony - be sure to let me know if you need help re-stringing the guitar! LOL. Your daughter must already be rockin' out hard! Good for her. Much like you, I used to play the viola and saxophone in Junior HS and HS, but haven't touched either of tho...
Well, I'm not exactly musical, but I have a love for music . . .
. . . as evidenced by the concerts I've attended (notably the Stones, with 34 shows under my belt), and my attempt to learn an instrument several years ago, the shvi . . . . . . two of which are high grade instruments made of apricot wood by the most reno...
Art, your woodwinds are lovely...
...thank you for sharing the photos. I particularly enjoyed seeing all three shvi together, because the difference in color between the apricot and walnut woods is very evident. In the macro shot of the master's initials, do the other letters to the sid...
The duduk is one of the most distinctive instruments of all . . .
. . . and probably the most melancholy, Daos . . . remind me to bring you a copy of "Melody of Sunik" by Ararat Petrossian when we finally meet up, which I'm sure will be sooner rather than later. Yes, the letters "F" and "A" indicate the tuning of the al...
Beautiful instruments !
I love the inlays on those guitars. In my youth I built several harpsichords and actually came first to Europe to work for a pipe organ builder in Germany. Life's long paths. Now having taken the profession of an electrical engineer I play viola in a good...
I completely agree
The time I spend playing guitar is very restorative. I love the viola, and played for a few years when I was younger. I feel it is the unsung hero of many an orchestra's string section. Has your orchestra made any recordings? If so, I would love to he...
Funny old life...
I spent a couple of years in the London College of Furniture after school learning guitar making, but I now work in computing. If I ever get my workshop finished I plan on building baroque guitars. nick
One here, albeit fretless.
I collect violins and 'cellos (and play the 'cello), owning several in the 250 - to 350-year old range. As with vintage watches, I very much enjoy the honest craftsmanship. In contrast to vintage watches, I enjoy the fact that the old instruments are func...
Another cellist here.
I took the Advanced Solo Studies course at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London (Daniel Craig was studying drama there at the time) and was awarded their Premier Prix, back in '91. Could have got a professional job after that, but instead I dri...