by Guy Harrison | Feb 19, 2011 | Violin making
This week I flew to Washington to visit the Smithsonian and the Library of Congress. Both museums have great collections of string instruments and in particular I went to see the Stradivari ‘Servais’ cello from 1701. I already had some information on...
by Guy Harrison | Jan 25, 2011 | Violin making
One of the important tools I use in the workshop are casts taken from great antique instruments. Our collection includes old style casts made from Plaster of Paris and more modern and durable plastic resin casts. We use these at the bench as a reference or inspiration...
by Guy Harrison | Sep 30, 2010 | Restoration
For inquires regarding adjustments, repairs and restoration, please call 613 569 4803. With the start of the new academic year and concert season, it’s been a busy time in the workshop. On the restoration front, we’ve had some interesting instruments come...
by Guy Harrison | Jul 17, 2010 | Violin making
In May I entered the International Mittenwald Violin Making Competition. This competition is held every four years and attracted 175 violin makers from around the world. The instruments are judged on sound and workmanship by an international panel of judges. The...
by Guy Harrison | Jun 2, 2010 | Violin making
This month I’ve finished the woodwork of a Stradivari copy I’m making for a client in Quebec. It’s now ready for varnishing and will be antiqued to capture the feel of the original violin. Before I glued the front on I stained the inside which is...
