Gareth restored a cello for me in January 2021, and did such a wonderful job. It wasnt an expensive instrument, but the difference in tone before and after he'd had it was extraordinary. Cannot recommend him highly enough.

@timwright692

5 ай бұрын

We're delighted to hear that, thanks for taking the time to comment! Gareth is a very talented luthier and a great guy too :)

Is this method of using luminosity for determining the thickness uniquely used by Gareth or other makers as well? thanks very much for sharing this. greetings from down under :)

@shenliu4955

2 жыл бұрын

I guess this method is uniquely applied by Gareth because it can't handle all situations in violin making. The transparency of the same board may be different, especially those carved along the chord of the timber. It's inevitable to use a vernier calliper to determine the thickness of the wood.

@carpetbrown1115

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, but u got to give credit where its due, could be called thinking outside the box perhaps? Density of wood and thickness or thinning of plates is still a mystery I think, and I reckon that is the secret of the old masters..not varnish or ground coat or so..my 2 cents worth 😀

@timwright692

2 жыл бұрын

Fair to say that Gareth is brilliant at thinking outside the box! It's always so interesting to learn about different approaches :)