I am 73 and giving my violin collection away to young players. I am keeping one that does not look nice but sounds good. I just gave away my Great-Grandfather's violin to a 10-year-old cousin who is his Great-Great-Great-Granddaughter. I am giving the violin that I got for my 15th birthday to her younger sister who is 8.

@0ia

6 күн бұрын

Very cool!!

What a wonderful story and bravo to that child for pursuing his passion. 🎻

That kid is going places in life whether it be with violin or not

Thank you for showing the boy reclaiming his violin. Thank you also for honoring this young musician. I know hat he and his family will remember what you did for him in getting his violin playable again. I taught music in public schools for 40 years. I continue to play my tuba in a community orchestra, and I know how important what you did is. Keep doing it. Thank you Olaf.

That little guy sure is a true source of inspiration. Remember when I found my "the one" violin and after borrowing it for quite some time I gave it back to the owner who handed it in to a maker to get it a check up and some other things before me purchasing it. When I heard how much it would cost I ended up paying 75% of it and my parents 25%. But that's after a whole summer's worth of payment and half of my study grant for about a year so I really admire this guy. These days the violin is standing in a corner collecting dust most of the time. Since as of today the viola has become my main instrument. So if anyone has any tips or ideas of how I can make use of my violin (not selling it just want to use it since I know it's not good for it to just be in its case) I'd really appreciate it :) Thank you olaf for another good informative video!

@adriepram

2 жыл бұрын

Duet with yourself :D Really, make a recording of you playing both instruments. Play a duet piece , or orchestral excerpts, or even pop song arrangement, anything. It might be double the practice and recording plus triple the effort with editing but it's satisfying 😁

@laurensitter5250

2 жыл бұрын

You could perhaps loan it to a school/student. It’s tough to find quality beginner instruments!

@stellajacobson231

2 жыл бұрын

@@adriepram ah yea, thank you! Or I can take a folk song and record 😄

@stellajacobson231

2 жыл бұрын

@@laurensitter5250 true yeah I could but I'm very careful about it since it's special to me and the previous owner (who I still have contact with) :)

I have to admit that I am freaking out on behalf of the boy who owns that violin and I am on the edge of my seat to see if you can really make it right again. I hope so! Wow, you really did a remarkable job!

You made one little guy very happy. Must be like being Santa, but you only have one elf working for you!

Oh wow, I wish my 8 year old cared that much about his violin.

My grandmother's got her father's half size violin from about 1915! It's pretty neato! I just play happy birthday on it for her occasionally. We got it repaired but she hung it up on the wall exposed to the elements. I figure she wants to look at it while she's alive, we'll just get it fixed up again after she passes.

@zyeborm

9 ай бұрын

Would you consider putting it into a display case? With the right glass on the front of it it'll keep out the UV etc and you'll keep the humidity closer to stable. And you'll keep the dust off it lol.

Eight and he's got a good grasp of vibrato already. I think he played very well for a young boy in front of both a camera and a magician. He'll need a full-sized intermediate instrument in three or four years, and now they know where to come.

Wow the kid doing vibrato was impressive Amazing video! Love your craftsmanship

awesome repair for that young man. great story about his desire and energy to save up for it. when you consider the love associated with that instrument, it becomes priceless ;)

I have a feeling that young man watches your videos, maybe reads the comments. I enjoyed his playing, his excitement to have a proper repair by the one and only Olaf! So happy to hear this story! I would like to follow his channel if he ever starts one.

He's a future virtuoso, he's so dedicated!

I think that's amazing that the boy traded in his legos for that, that shows a lot of sacrifice and foresight. As long as he didn't just do it because he was forced to. I was forced to play an instrument as a kid, was pretty decent at it too, but came to hate it, so after high school I quit playing music. I was also forced to play in the band in high school (even though it's an elective), and my teacher/conductor tried to help me to appreciate it more, but even he couldn't save or cultivate any enthusiasm from the hatred I had for it.

Olaf, that is an amazing experience for this young man, and you played a great role in getting him back in the saddle again! I'm very proud of him for his diligence and dedication in buying his own instrument. He is going to outgrow this one fairly quickly, I believe, and move up to the next size, 3/4ths size, or perhaps even a full size violin. I imagine that this boy will be a very good violinist, he has the right enthusiasm and mindset to make a really good go of it. Eddie and Brent will have the following tip to say ; Ling Ling, practice forty hours a day!

Lovely to see you working on a smaller violin 🎻

The TwoSet Sticker is really cute

I remember when I bought my first guitar. It was an Ibanez I saw at a local but fairly big music store where I also took my first lessons. I saved up the money I got from doing chores around the house for 3 months to buy the $200 guitar and a tiny $50 amp. Almost 20 years later and I just saved up for another 3 months to get a new bass. Some things never change lol.

Great repair as always. Thanks for giving the world these charming glimpses into the daily life of a skillful craftsman.

Whoow Olaf. Such a great repair. And a great back story. So much soul …

Olaf, you deserve so much thanks for the fantastic content you bring. Between your work, Davide Sora’s, Maestro Kimon’s, it feels like being a part of a wonderful community. A breath of fresh air in today’s insane world.

This gives me hope. What a great story.

What a delightful and interesting view into a complex repair. Your care, expertise and great coffee are inspiring - Thank you Olaf!

What a nice job you did for that little Paganini! Such an inspiring story of a little one wanting to own his own violin too! Simply heartwarming and so happy that you were able to provide your masterful services to help him out. Wonderful stuff!

I also wanted to say that the story of this young man's resolve in saving for this instrument being inspirational is an understatement! It brought a tear to my eye! A true testament to the human spirit and something we can all learn from!

@MrAranton

9 ай бұрын

I don't know. I admire the dedication of the boy, but the way his parents teaching him to handle money feels off to me. When I was that age there's no way I could have saved up enough money to buy a violin. The amounts of money I handled back then were just enough to buy individual pieces of candy. To buy a whole bag I would have needed to save up like two months worth of pocket-money. If I wanted something I wouldn't be able with my pocket money, my parents would decide whether they'd give it to me immediately (things like a replacement for a torn sweater or things I needed for school), whether they'd expect to save up a certain amount to then cover the difference or if I wouldn't be getting it at all.

the boy is fortunate to find you and your care

A lovely demonstration of this repair & also so lovely to see the boy getting it back too.

Was probably my favorite video so far. Soooo good. And so relaxing to watch too. What a great story!

Very nice job. I hope the young man goes far, whether professionally or for his own pleasure.

I started watching yesterday, but saved it for today, so I could devote time to it.

What a loveable little boy! Totally adorable!

When I was 8, (in 1968) they shoved the trombone at me because I obviously had a good ear. I "played" that for 4 miserable years and didn't realize I could have switched. I hated every minute of it. I don't have the lip for trombone. Ear, yes... Lip, no... I can't imagine the self-guided inertia that this amazing child must possess.

An inspiring story and a fun repair to watch. And your coffee, I need the recipe!

@AskOlaftheViolinmaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Just look up 'bulletproof coffee'... It has a purpose... It helps to keep me healthy, not hungry and I no longer get tired during the day.

That is impressive that he saved up the $2,000 for the violin. I am a guitar luthier and I'd do a job like thta, for a kid like that, gratis, pro bono- whatever you want to call it. Have a heart. Iknow you're a good guy and sometimes we have to that little bit further for dedicated kids.

I took my cello to the workshop and found out the button had been broken God knows for how long, so I had to have a very similar repair done. Sometimes that sort of cracks can go unnoticed for a very long time until one day the entire neck suddenly comes out. That's why it's very important to have any valuable instrument thoroughly checked by a professional luthier before the purchase. It can happen to anybody, but it's a shame that it happened to a little kid.

You are an inspiration Mr O. Thanks from an auld man.

Amazing brilliant work attending to detail love it

I love this! It reminds me of my son. Keep making your videos!

You're doing God's work, Sir! You're a hero to that boy!!

Mr. Butter knife in action!🎻🕊🇸🇪

I am drawn to your videos every day Olaf. Please continue the video work for your audience! So entertaining and educational!

Olaf fixed the violin the right way! The button helps hold the neck in place and has to be strong. I have seen a similar problem with a mandolin that came apart after years of sitting. I helped owners repair it. Fact not opinion.

I want to know more of the backstory. It must be absolutely heartbreaking--for anyone, of any age--to spend everything you have on an instrument ... and then it breaks.

@imperialspy3457

2 жыл бұрын

Just damaging an instrument is gut wrenching. I've had the misfortune of dropping my violin at rehearsal Long story short, I now own a new one - a 100 year old Amati copy.

Another fascinating insight into your life/work with a delightful back story. Certainly makes your job a fulfilling one. Such a skilled craftsman you are, Olaf. Is there any repair you couldn't deal with... apart from an obviously crushed instrument? And now I understand why repairs can take days.

I have an old 1/8th size violin made in about 1918. No date I am just going buy when the maker was active. It was made by Fassinger in Seattle.

He sold his lego! What determination!

I love your collection of tiny clamps.

Beautiful repair as usual

The lad is very good at delayed gratification and has enormous determination to get a good instrument. Good repair also. Must make myself some tools. Got a violin to repair.

How delightful

Liebesleid is one of my favourite pieces ❤

Wow I'm impressed with that sound... Wouldn't expect such sweet tone from a half size violin. Very inspiring story as well, wish him the best

@Sonomaniaque

9 ай бұрын

You feel it has sweet tone??? I just hear it cringe...2000$ for that...maybe the money could have been spent on a better sounding instrument.

That was a great video Olaf, its nice to see that much passion in any one today let alone an 8 year old child. And as for Us viewers. we are not all musicians, or Luthiers. but appreciation of good music, be it classical, contemorary, country, folk, is in the mind of the listener, I'm pushing 80 yrs old. and have loved classical and all of the above musics mentioned. and am an amatuer wood worker hence my love for watching the masters at work. of of this settles into the mindset of the indiviual, and their love of both the art and the Master craftsmenship. thank you for taking the time to let us into your world and shop and show us what we all love to see. and for sharing. ECF

Imagine having parents that give you enough money that you are able to save 2k $. If I saved all the money I received when I was a kid it would probably NOT amount to 200$.

I taught myself to play guitar and played guitar and composed my own music for over 30 years.... Been there: done that.

Beautiful job, as usual Olaf, and what a wonderful back story, I wish that young man every success in his endeavours. Made a nice break to watch you at work. I'm working on a bass guitar fingerboard that's been sanded down to look like a bas relief map of the Alps, and stuck on the neck with araldite..

He was so shy 🤭

According to Crocodile Dundee (spelling?) that’s not a knife. Cool Kid! Thanks! 😎🎻

Excellent video. Thank you.

Thanks Olaf, for all your videos.

Thank you for.posting this! I really enjoy your videos!

This video was fabulous!

thank you

I had a few violin lessons as a child but soon discovered other interests. Your enthusiasm and the skills you show in fixing these wonderful instruments makes me wish I'd stuck with it! thanks for the fascinating videos.

Hi, Olaf, I noticed a violin hanging on your shelf in the background, and I noticed that it was wrapped in some sort of plastic wrap or something? I'm wondering why and what that's for? Thank you for your awesome vids, and God bless :) - Ana

Thanks a Good Job

Glad to watch an expert, I appreciate the fine work, but if glue is all that holds these things together their definitely fragile. If I saw that damage in a table or chair, invisible pocket dowel rod and wood glue, but this would change the sound on an instrument.

this is exactly the video I was looking for .... I bought a body that's missing the button so I have to make a new one entirely. so this definitely helps me out thank you

wow 2000 dollars for 8 years old. I ´m 49 just started violin and I have Harald Lorenz no:2 4/4 produced by Akord Kvint (Czech Republic) 900€ . Hawe some trouble for having small hands.

@wakingtheworld

2 жыл бұрын

Olaf can customise violins, so I'm guessing for small hands a luthier could replace your bridge to bring the strings closer together. But the real problem could be those very high notes when you have to reach down the full length of the finger board. I only started playing 5 months ago. It's super, super, super challenging but so rewarding. Good luck on your musical journey. You have many years head start on me!

@kirsitahtinen9968

2 жыл бұрын

@@wakingtheworld i got my violin 1.2.2022 (5 week a go ) my local shop in Finland have two 7/8 violins for sail. one is 1200€ and another 2800€ too expensive for me.

@wakingtheworld

2 жыл бұрын

@@kirsitahtinen9968 Not sure what you mean... 'cat'? You catalogued your violins? Or did you get repair estimates and they were too expensive? Yes, repairs could prove costly and you have to get them done or you can't play your instrument!! Even a bow rehair will be needed at some point!!

Oof. Adult learner here who was feeling all good about myself starting to learn Liebesleid. 😆

Methylated spirit is 70-99% methyl alcohol. What happens is that the alcohol evaporates and leaves behind a small residue of water that was dissolved in the spirit. Yes, it will cool the wood down and that might cause some surface condensation, but the dominant process in carrying moisture to the joint is from water that was already in the meths.

I bet that workshop smells amazing.

that is a really wonderful story~~~ great work!! Bulletproof coffee~~ lol nice~

I LIKE YOUR VIDEOS I,LL SEE THEM ALL AND LEARN A LOT.

Applause! How many working hours did you invest into this repair?

No clue why the purfling channel is extended to the back button area. It greatly weakens the plate in the area where strength is required to resist the tension of the strings on the neck.

Olaf should have a shop mascot named Gromit.

Hi Olaf, do you ever get used to the creaking noise when you open the violin? Do you worry opening may cause further damage?

2 set sticker on the cutter!

I see the twoset logo!

Before I began watching Olaf, I had no idea that taking a violin body apart was a thing. I assumed that once constructed, that was it, the body was glued together for its life....

12:15 weird... the label on the glue jar is written backwards. Ohh, wait: this is Australia, it has to be the other way round - right? If I'm reading this right it is Australian Strawberry Hide glue - I need to find out where I can find that stuff...

The violin I'm saving for is $2000 but money is tight here in Ireland and I'm not making that much money busking. best keep saving then.

5:30 nice peanut butter jelly sandwich haha

@BuzzLightyear9999

3 ай бұрын

…we don’t do ‘jelly’ in Australia; we do however, do jam. Come to think of it, we generally don’t pollute our peanut butter or jam by intermingling them… the only way we generally consume that combo is via American sitcoms…😉

I would have given him a violin.

Imagine you are 8 and your parents bought you that many toys that you can get 2k from selling them

@revondamehovic3132

2 жыл бұрын

Legos are apparently a great investment

Hi Olaf, I am watching your videos all over the time and I want to thank you so much for the very good content, but I have just one very important question! What is the recipe for your coffee? =D It just looks amazing, and I would like to try that out as well =D

beautiful work. a violin worth about $1,500 American is just a cheap instrument - (compared to $100,000 of course I understand but) - I think I'll use my $600 violin as a canoe paddle.

@wakingtheworld

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, I thought that. That's about what I'll pay when I replace my rented violin in a couple of years! And I'm having to save too!

@Fidi987

2 жыл бұрын

@@wakingtheworld Hey, I bought my dream violin for 800 € and I still love it after about 14 years.

@wakingtheworld

2 жыл бұрын

@@Fidi987 Wow, good to hear. Yeah, it's NOT about how much it costs! Olaf did a good vid on choosing your violin and said one of the most important factors is that you love your instrument! My rented violin does tick all the boxes. It's insured for £700 (€850) and classed as 'student quality'. But I'm never going to be a pro and who knows, when I'm more sure of my playing, I could even offer to buy it!

@ChrisWaigl

2 жыл бұрын

On the one hand the kid owns (and bought himself) a piece of European violin history in a fine state of functioning. And that's inspiring, not least to him. On the other I can't help thinking he'd have got a much better value for his money with a contemporary, locally bought fractional instrument. And that he'll have a hard time reselling his antique for nearly what he paid for it. On the third hand, if all of us watching generates enough KZread bucks so that Olaf can give the kid a substantial discount, I'm ok with that.

@wakingtheworld

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisWaigl Yes, yes and yes!

Why dont you use white glue eg tidebond for the timber which is the repair patch? Just curious about cause in my opinion this part schould never be seperatet so newer glue would be waterproof and nerver removed from the bottom.

I am thinking the neck was hanging on by the button for along time since the neck fit loose and you had to add strips of wood to make it tight. Finally the button broke. Is that what you think happened?

@AskOlaftheViolinmaker

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely

That's a LOT of Legos! :-)

@imperialspy3457

2 жыл бұрын

* Lego * 🙂

The coffee making is a bit loud, when you put the videos together, just ensure your loudness is consistent, I find your mic volume wanders up and down and it's really hard to pick a volume between being able to hear you and muting it because its so loud I could go deaf. Maybe the use of an external mic would be better than using the internal mic on the camera, ok a but harder to edit, but will deliver more consistent sound levels.

i have a similar case ,the woman came and said this violin belonging to her grandpa,keep talking the discount …..and keep calling me to ask discount…..

What kind of coffe brew are you making? I see use of espresso, ice and carefull waigh and grind of beans?

What kind of stain/finish do you use for the finger board

@5:07 Is there a way to figuratively use Builder's Bog?

Hi Olaf! i was wondering? what are your opinions on side chin rests? I mean the ones that don't clamp around the tailpiece (where it has more support), but to the side instead. Can they damage the violin? Is there something I can do to minimize the damage? The chin rests that clamp around the tailpiece are too tall for me :(

@joshualitton

2 жыл бұрын

As long as it isn't over tightened it won't damage the violin the only small damage may be small indentations in the varnish.

@rakelflowers

2 жыл бұрын

@@joshualitton thank you!

What made this violin worth $2,000? Inflation for Australia? Just curious.

Is it wrong to be jealous of an 8-year-old? My hands cannot do that.