Fiddling Around

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Ahh, spring is in the air! Windows are open and the kids are playing outside which means, I can blog a bit more than I have in the past few months.  Our next project is quite the unique thing.  Ty thought it would be fun to build himself a violin that's a bit more unique than the ones you find everywhere else.  He made this one from an old cigar box and part of an old broken violin.
Let's take a look!!





 The details here will be vague. Until Ty can help me a bit more. ;)  

Ty started with a broken violin, a cigar box, and some other misc. pieces. 

Ty added some length to the box and drew the shape of the instrument so it would have the right fit and feel while playing.


Next using this lid as a template to get the curves just right

a violin needs curves in all the right places.



placed a repurposed fingerboard

Attached the fingerboard from a discarded violin

                        


Added some wood, now to the next step


Added some more wood and gave it some shape to make this more comfortable

Top Side



back side


Made our own stain with vinegar and steel wool

Support

unfinished top & finger board




insides and sound post




Here is a video your your listening 'pleasure'. 
*disclaimer time: Ty is not a violinist*

                               

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