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I Spent 3 Years Making A Violin With My Grandfather Without Knowing How
My grandfather Władysław Mnich is 90 years old artist. He lives in a small Polish town called Wałbrzych. He’s passionate about woodcraft since he retired but never had a chance to build an instrument.
So we started a project together with one really challenging goal – to build a violin.
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3 years back
The first steps
Thickness measurements
Frequency check
Grandma proud of his violin
We made it!
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Roberto Bertero 5 years ago
Excellent idea and, as I see, excellent realization. My most sincere congratulations! Have you tried it? How does it sound?
Hans Titze 5 years ago
It's amazing....but I wanted he were playing on it, to hear the sound....Stradivarius
Lana Belysheva 5 years ago
Such precision and multitude of operations! Thank you for sharing! Very enjoyable read, and a lovely story.
Carol Emory 5 years ago
I'd like to think this is insight into how Stradivarius made violins all those years ago. Very fine craftsmanship and hats off to you for taking the time to document this and learn from your grandfather.
ƒιѕн 5 years ago
I like how the troll has a negative 1600 plus points. They should be banned from BP.
Load More Replies... Whawhawhatsis 5 years ago
How does it sound? I assume you play? I played for years growing up; I still regret giving it up, it's such a wonderful instrument. Congratulations! Making an instrument is a real art, not just a skill!
Whawhawhatsis 5 years ago
Never mind -- I just listened to your short video. It sounds just lovely! Such a bright voice that will reach to the back of any hall! What a wonderful thing you've done. I had a friend in school growing up who took a beat-up old cello that he played and, over several years studying with a luthier (instrument-maker), learned how to improve the sound of it about 1000%. He's gone on to have a career making instruments for wonderful musicians. I am so proud of people like you and your grandpa and my friend, who can take a chunk of wood and turn it into an instrument that can speak for centuries!
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Naomi George 5 years ago
Beautiful. This is amazing. Also, did anyone notice where it said Grndma is proud of his invention? I don't get what that means.
Glenn Dube 5 years ago
Nice work. Shows you DON'T need $3k of power tools to make worthwhile things for yourself. You still have all your fingers, Your Hearing, and no junk in your lungs from the dust they make and you have something that you won't send to a landfill and can pass on later.
Ria Vistas 5 years ago
Wow, that's so amazing and challenging - what a beautiful instrument you built together! Nice quality time together as well.
Sarcastic Cow 5 years ago
Great job - and you give me hope. Everything is possible, if you have enough courage and perseverance. And good grandpa :)
Roberto Bertero 5 years ago
Excellent idea and, as I see, excellent realization. My most sincere congratulations! Have you tried it? How does it sound?
Hans Titze 5 years ago
It's amazing....but I wanted he were playing on it, to hear the sound....Stradivarius
Lana Belysheva 5 years ago
Such precision and multitude of operations! Thank you for sharing! Very enjoyable read, and a lovely story.
Carol Emory 5 years ago
I'd like to think this is insight into how Stradivarius made violins all those years ago. Very fine craftsmanship and hats off to you for taking the time to document this and learn from your grandfather.
ƒιѕн 5 years ago
I like how the troll has a negative 1600 plus points. They should be banned from BP.
Load More Replies... Whawhawhatsis 5 years ago
How does it sound? I assume you play? I played for years growing up; I still regret giving it up, it's such a wonderful instrument. Congratulations! Making an instrument is a real art, not just a skill!
Whawhawhatsis 5 years ago
Never mind -- I just listened to your short video. It sounds just lovely! Such a bright voice that will reach to the back of any hall! What a wonderful thing you've done. I had a friend in school growing up who took a beat-up old cello that he played and, over several years studying with a luthier (instrument-maker), learned how to improve the sound of it about 1000%. He's gone on to have a career making instruments for wonderful musicians. I am so proud of people like you and your grandpa and my friend, who can take a chunk of wood and turn it into an instrument that can speak for centuries!
Load More Replies... Naomi George 5 years ago
Beautiful. This is amazing. Also, did anyone notice where it said Grndma is proud of his invention? I don't get what that means.
Glenn Dube 5 years ago
Nice work. Shows you DON'T need $3k of power tools to make worthwhile things for yourself. You still have all your fingers, Your Hearing, and no junk in your lungs from the dust they make and you have something that you won't send to a landfill and can pass on later.
Ria Vistas 5 years ago
Wow, that's so amazing and challenging - what a beautiful instrument you built together! Nice quality time together as well.
Sarcastic Cow 5 years ago
Great job - and you give me hope. Everything is possible, if you have enough courage and perseverance. And good grandpa :)
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