Amazing work Olaf. The instrument came into the shop in a heartbreaking state and left in a condition that was probably better than when it was newly purchased (probably not set up by a professional). I wonder how much the repairs changed the sound of the instrument? The way I play, it probably wouldn't be a noticeable change.
@macwinter7101
Жыл бұрын
Even if you play terribly, an improved instrument will add more of a ring to the sloppy, out-of-tune notes. Hope that helps haha
@Adrian_AdamViolonDiGerma-tm3nq
10 ай бұрын
I love deep, wide, dark, resonant, and powerful sound. It's Tasty, Crunchy! Digestive
@JohKemStYl3
2 жыл бұрын
The clients should be super happy with this repair. It looks as good as new.
@rossthefiddler5890
2 жыл бұрын
You 'crack me up' with your jokes! :D
@thecatofnineswords
2 жыл бұрын
Split my sides laughing
@MarinaUganda
8 ай бұрын
How much did this cost? I have the same problem.
@zapa1pnt
2 жыл бұрын
"Mmmmmm, caffine", he says as he takes a sip of his third 20oz cup, before 8am.
@ab-zg8pt
4 ай бұрын
I worked at a luthier's and we'd see this often. Parent would come in and say the exact same thing and ask what could have caused it. We'd tell them something was more than likely dropped on it or something with substantial weight was either put down upon or hit the violin. 9 times out of 10 the parent would answer 'No, that's impossible, my child would never do that/allow that to happen.' It was WILD seeing the hoops they'd jump through to deny that their child could damage an instrument. Does one just open a cabinet door and see a broken dish?? The parents who acknowledged it were some of the best customers we had, because they understood the luthier had a skill set with experience that they didn't possess.
@picksalot1
2 жыл бұрын
Good repair as usual. I've seen a interesting repair technique of using a small Suction Cup to "push" glue into tight cracks on an acoustic guitar top before clamping. Might work on Violins as well.
@mercoid
Жыл бұрын
That’s a technique used to repair windshields as well.
@merryprankstermatt
Жыл бұрын
Makes sense. Might give it a try
@rossthefiddler5890
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Olaf. It came together nicely, with your expertise, of course. :) I'm glad you mentioned the benefits of using hide glue as it's another reason no one should attempt DIY repairs with white glue (happens too often) as it becomes so hard to repair nicely afterwards. I can go to bed now. ;)
@ddazuulada
2 жыл бұрын
I'm having a great time watching these restoration videos 😁👍 thank you, Olaf
@AlipashaSadri
2 жыл бұрын
I would like to see some Cello work 😅 Thank you 😁
@kyproset
2 жыл бұрын
Great work as usual, as far as coffee is concerned, I'm a coffee lover myself. Try adding a few grains of salt into your portafilter along with the ground beans. It releases more flavour.
@rossthefiddler5890
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe just enhances like it does with any food.
@josephgreeley5569
Жыл бұрын
Very well done video! I enjoyed watching it. But now some questions (not about the video). Yesterday I bought (for $12) a violin in very VERY poor condition. The neck has come off and the side panel has come away on the left side next to the neck. The seam on top has opened up not quite all the way from bottom to top. In short, it's a wreck. I am a woodworker, but not a luthier and I don't know how to play the violin, but I thought it would be an interesting challenge to try and repair it. I was hoping you might be willing to offer some suggestions about fixing it and in what order to tackle the repairs. I was also hoping you might be able to shed some light on when it might have been made. The label inside says "Johann Adam Schonfelder, Violin-macher in Neukirchen auf 1743", but below that it says "Made in Germany" which I'm pretty sure wouldn't have been present on the label if it really was made in 1743. I did some searching, but couldn't find anything about reproductions. Any ideas? I'd be very grateful for any assistance you can give!
@dougdumbrill7234
2 жыл бұрын
Now this may seem strange, but I always find I’m curious to see what kind of person owns the violin😁😎!
@thecatofnineswords
2 жыл бұрын
Is there any reason you don't use a heated palette knife to separate the top? I'd think the heat could help soften the glue, instead of cracking it.
@lotsabirds
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work!
@FriPilot
Жыл бұрын
Olaf, do you have to be concerned with glue and varnish fumes in the shop? Do you have an exhaust system?
@jervilopez1844
Жыл бұрын
I wish Olaf would do a masterclass on identifying fine violins!! I'd attend that class.
@rossthefiddler5890
2 жыл бұрын
That looks messy & beside the bass bar. I'm waiting to see how you approach it. :)
@zapa1pnt
2 жыл бұрын
Olaf, beautiful work. It looks wonderful. Let's hope it stays that way.
@zzp1
3 ай бұрын
Degrease with industrial degreaser agent then use a resorcinol-phenol formaldehyde glue, is as duable as durable can be, leaves no trace and almost invisible for the eye. Much better than using patches. remnants of glue can easily removed. Drying time about 24 hrs. Aerodux is the best (Ciba Geigy).
@mercoid
Жыл бұрын
😃😃😃 What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever found inside a violin?
@bonerici
2 жыл бұрын
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the king's horses and all the king's men couldn't put Humpty together gain, but Olaf said it would take 2 days 1 day to glue the cracks and 1 day to glue the reinforcements.
@AskOlaftheViolinmaker
2 жыл бұрын
😂
@simplytwosetter
2 жыл бұрын
Love your video as always! Your videos always have a calming kind of magic, like I watched them after I came back from work and I feel like I feel calmer as I was watching! Thanks!
@FriPilot
Жыл бұрын
The music didn't help me much. It made me think of oysters being shucked. Better the oysters than that pretty violin. :(
@trampslikeus3575
8 ай бұрын
All those reinforcement blocks do they affect the sound at all? Can you do a video repairing a cello?
@lachlanwallace4092
4 ай бұрын
You just hade to put music over my favorite part (the opening of the violin)
@terrygreene1395
11 ай бұрын
Curious what grit you use to polish the finish…..looks like around 1000 ??
@keyem4504
2 жыл бұрын
Don't these reinforcements change the sound of the violin massively? In this case nearly all of them are on one side. Wouldn't that have an influence on the vibration?
@AskOlaftheViolinmaker
2 жыл бұрын
Not a lot actually. They are super small compared to the weight of the entire top plate. Sometimes people comment on the instrument sounding better after a big repair.🙂
@wakingtheworld
2 жыл бұрын
I wondered that too but Olaf has answered it for me!
@mercuryshadow5452
Жыл бұрын
I was also wondering about this, so thanks for asking!
@trampslikeus3575
8 ай бұрын
Do all those reinforcement blocks alter the sound at all? Can you show a repair on a cello?
@johnjriggsarchery2457
Жыл бұрын
What I wonder is if an instrument had a crack that was repaired and the two sides weren't fixed together perfectly flat, can the fix be undone and redone. I have a 1924 Gibson snakehead and a mid 1800s French violin with solidly repaired and cleated repairs that aren't perfectly flat.
@michaelwhisman
Жыл бұрын
SOMEBODY WAS ANGRY AT THE GUY'S DAUGHTER AND BROKE HER VIOLIN. i HAVE SEEN THAT BREAKING VIOLINS TO BE COMMON WHEN ONE HAS AN ENEMY.
@tomerdvir2394
5 ай бұрын
Hi olaf, I wanted to ask: does this kind of damage affect the value of the instrument? Or since it has been properly repaired, the violin should hold the same value?
@AskOlaftheViolinmaker
5 ай бұрын
Exactly. You'd be amazed at some of the repairs done on collectable violins... Grain by grain to make it virtually invisible.
@IgarashiDai
2 жыл бұрын
I question your choice of relaxation music, Olaf xD Love watching these lengthy repairs. :)
@randolphfriend8260
2 жыл бұрын
🙉 😁
@sarabaldeschwieler7763
2 жыл бұрын
If the student just opened the case and found it like that, they need a new case!
@flyingskyward2153
2 жыл бұрын
I'd examine the case for footprints
@seabrookel5037
2 жыл бұрын
As a mom, I feel the more likely story is the kid had the instrument out, probably when they weren’t supposed to or at least doing something they weren’t supposed to, and knew they’d get in trouble if they told the truth. So “I don’t know, Dad, I just opened the case and found it that way!! 🥺” 😂
@redbeardthepink4809
Жыл бұрын
This was such a heart-warming tale. I'm sure that poor kid got a talking to because I'm sure dad suspected that she didn't wanna fess up to whatever actually caused the damage, but I'm glad she got her instrument back in good condition.
@MarinaUganda
8 ай бұрын
How much did this cost? I have the same problem.
@dont-want-no-wrench
11 ай бұрын
i opened up my case once and had a single crack at the f hole, now i keep a humidifier in the case.
@michaelbalzano2366
Жыл бұрын
Olaf likes his coffee ... well, so do I (like my coffee). ☕☕
@linsterlin9185
Жыл бұрын
Putting the strings on before putting the sound post in?! ….
@zapa1pnt
2 жыл бұрын
Seeing the condition of that violin, both inside and out, tells me that owner is Not someone I would want to shake hands with. ☠😬🤮
@ALAPINO
2 жыл бұрын
Olaf, might one assume when applying cleats wood grain orientation is taken into consideration? Cheers!
@rossthefiddler5890
2 жыл бұрын
Typically most repairers have it across or on an angle, such as in a diamond shape.
@psyclopean
Жыл бұрын
"play some relaxing music" *ominous bass* 😱
@Cancun771
Жыл бұрын
Show us how you sharpen your tools!
@Kojubefra
2 ай бұрын
Dear Olaf, thank you for your helpful videos! What kind of filler are you using to fill the glued cracks around 13:17 into video? Best wishes from Berlin in good old Germany - Frank
@AskOlaftheViolinmaker
2 ай бұрын
@@Kojubefra it's called Deft. I bought it ages ago, so I'm not sure where you can get it now... I'm sure I've seen it at violin maker supply shops though.
@ghlscitel6714
2 жыл бұрын
Would blowing the glue though the slit with compressed air be an alternative to rubbing the glue through the crack slit with the finger? Is this clotted cream you add and mix in your coffee? What is the name of the paste you smear into the cracks before the retouche? What is the monetary consequence of this accident? (i.e. how many $ must the owner reckon with?)
@geffreimaudeleyne6041
Жыл бұрын
I always like your collection of tiny specialized clamps.
@Sagramore92
Жыл бұрын
Me, watching this Video... *Mom walks in The Video: "....so I can get the Crack"
@AskOlaftheViolinmaker
Жыл бұрын
Ooopsies... It's all about context 🤣
@kevinvanover4005
Жыл бұрын
Could you please tell me, what does a typical repair like this cost?
@dayradebaugh
2 жыл бұрын
Like the relaxation music!!!
@j.e.711
Жыл бұрын
Which kind of wood can be used for the reinforcement cleats? I´m trying to repair a very expensive Gunnar Helland Hardanger fiddle and need to know what to use in order to not degrade the sound in it.
@AskOlaftheViolinmaker
Жыл бұрын
Spruce for the top and Maple for the back
@donaldrhodes8761
7 ай бұрын
Placing the sound post seemed easy compared to everything else?
@AskOlaftheViolinmaker
7 ай бұрын
Definitely... After 38 years it becomes second nature.
@SantaWithaViolin
2 жыл бұрын
You don't hit burglar with a violin. You hit it with a golf club.
@randolphfriend8260
2 жыл бұрын
❤️ Hopefully the "little one" (player) learned . . . a lesson. 😢
@edmiller4149
2 жыл бұрын
I’m sure that Olaf can repair.
@rossthefiddler5890
2 жыл бұрын
And he did, beautifully. :)
@ALAPINO
2 жыл бұрын
I'm always happy to see you, Olaf!
@julesbrunton1728
2 жыл бұрын
Hilarious, you cracked me up 🤣
@dayradebaugh
2 жыл бұрын
Olaf: What was the adjustment you made as you played the instrument? Apparently you thought the sound could be improved, and you did so by using that tool to adjust something on the inside. I find it fascinating that you can "tune" or adjust the overall sound of the violin. Would this be worth a video to explain this process?
@SkylineGTR06
2 жыл бұрын
He’s adjusting the position of the soundpost.
@heathermcdougall8023
Жыл бұрын
Rule 1. Lock your case and never let kids get anywhere near your precious violin/cello. Rule 2 . Never leave it out, put it back in its case. Rule 3. Never leave it on your chair, it can slip off, or some idiot can sit on it. Rule 4 . Secure your instrument in your car, so when you brake, it doesn't suddenly fly around the car. Rule 5. Pay close attention to your bow, rosin, straightness of stick, slacking it off when you've finished and not over-tightening. Your bow makes the sound, so don't forget to try to get as good a bow as possible.
@rongrosstube
Жыл бұрын
Greetings, such patient and precision work! At 12:47 you clean the top under the fingerboard...what do you use to clean that area? Thank you, amazing work you do.
@roytofilovski9530
Жыл бұрын
I have never even held a violin, let alone played one. But I do play guitar, which is also a stringed instrument, so I love watching these videos even more than guitar videos. These violin makers make most guitar makers look like butchers.
@mellissadalby1402
6 ай бұрын
Wow! You really did just a super job fixing those cracks!
@pgsharrow3714
Жыл бұрын
Who would believe I would find a strange Little man working on Violins to be very entertaining. One craftsman to another, Good Show young man. And thank you for the education on the Art/Science of Violins..
@535Salomon
2 жыл бұрын
Patient arrives to the ER. The paramedics, we need a surgeon now! Olaf as a surgeon: what's wrong? Paramedics: a person chopped his head in the street, probably cannot be fixed... Olaf: Nothing I can't fix! Paramedics: what? Olaf: now give him 5 minutes and he will be good to go, I have attached his head to his body! Patient: thanks Olaf *plays Paganini crapice 1*
@主内一家亲
4 ай бұрын
What kind of glue did you use to glue the front part and back part together?And what kind of glue do you use for the cracks?Thank you so much!
@AskOlaftheViolinmaker
4 ай бұрын
Hide glue... I made a whole video about it
@主内一家亲
4 ай бұрын
@@AskOlaftheViolinmaker Got it thank you so much for your reply! I found the video 😃
@主内一家亲
3 ай бұрын
@@AskOlaftheViolinmaker Thank you so much!
@lorelupo3465
Жыл бұрын
Good morning Olaf, i have a question about hide glues... I had to repair my daughter violin by my self because it was to expensive to take it to a professional. I did use titebond líquid hide glue to close the violin, but it seems that is opening up, maybe the glue was old even though I just bought it. Which hide glue should I use? Rabbit skin or bones hide glue could you please suggest me one? Thank you so much
@elbowache
Жыл бұрын
I spend all day repairing guitars and then I watch this at night to relax? ... it's like what I do but impossibly smol... and every instrument is the same
@itsverygreen532
Жыл бұрын
It would be nice to see more detail shots, for example of the re-touching and the clear varnishing. We got just a very brief glimpse.
@randolphfriend8260
2 жыл бұрын
Dear Olaf: a today July 4th, video says that Sydney is flooding! 😳 Are YOU ok? 😢
@RevivoViolins
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant repair and presentation once again! Can you touch on the the 're-touching varnish' and color process. What it is, what you use, and how it's done. Thank you for considering!
@knight16
2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever herd of a C F HOPF Violin? Found one sitting in a antique store and paid next to nothing for it, sounds and plays really good!
@quest-cequecesttonvisage
2 жыл бұрын
Wow i didn’t know it took so much days to fix a crack. How much time would it have taken if there was only one crack in a not-so-challenging place?
@johngeddes7894
Жыл бұрын
It’s such a scary thing to set one’s violin in its case for a minute in the shoulder rest. Sometimes an overly courteous passer by thinks they’re doing someone a favor by closing the lid of the case, which can easily put enough pressure on the sound post to crack the top and even punch a hole in it. Luckily, there are trained makers/restorers like Olaf that can make those violins sing once again!
@scratchcrafter
Жыл бұрын
great video, what is the powder you us applying on the cracks?
@quintinlindsey7967
2 жыл бұрын
I am looking to get back into the violin after 20+ years away from it and would like your opinion on a good solid wood starter violin in the $500.00 range if possible and thank you for any insight!!!
@reinaldoiturrino1853
Жыл бұрын
Nice job mate
@JacquesLuu
2 жыл бұрын
yeeeeah olaf playing tchaikovsky violin concerto intro
@emmanuelmantzios
2 жыл бұрын
I was wondering if the clamps make a difference in the sound of the violin, because of the extra timber on the top plate. Lot's of Love from Crete Greece!
@Soufiane-Jolane9439
Жыл бұрын
My dream is to become a musical instrument maker, but unfortunately in my country there is no center that teaches you
@wakingtheworld
2 жыл бұрын
Beyond impressed, Olaf. So the only way to find out if any violins that have passed through your hands have previously had cracks, is to crack them open!
@toddpj2166
Жыл бұрын
I have learned so much from your videos!! I wish I could come and train from you.
@mr.incognito9100
2 жыл бұрын
How do the clamps for the first crack not damage the sides of the top plate? It doesn't appear to me to have padding on one side (I could be missing it of course), and I imagine that it needs at least a bit of pressure to do anything useful
@albertneff7180
2 жыл бұрын
Lieber Olaf, tolles Video. Dr. med.viol. Olaf Grawert !! Herzlicher Gruß aus Deutschland
@andreferland2726
2 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on mutes and dampers for violins. Asking for a friend.
@alext8828
Жыл бұрын
Is there ever a time when you need to open the crack right out to the edge of the plate so you can get sufficient glue between the two halves?
@peterg4832
Жыл бұрын
I would love to see the owners reactions when they pick up their instruments if possible
@Febr7
2 жыл бұрын
Do you have an apprentice? I worry about the next generation.
@twokool4skool129
Жыл бұрын
Did...did you put an egg in your coffee?
@AskOlaftheViolinmaker
Жыл бұрын
No
@AskOlaftheViolinmaker
Жыл бұрын
Just butter
@stevev5510
2 жыл бұрын
The inside of a Brisbane violin ... Constant playing drives the bugs away!
@wakingtheworld
2 жыл бұрын
Aha, someone here NOT doing their 40 hours a day then! 😀
@BensWorkshop
Жыл бұрын
Great repair. Interesting glue pot arrangement.
@richardlaplant5621
2 жыл бұрын
So cool, just got an old violin needs work and you know how to work on them! Thanks
@pallecla
2 жыл бұрын
Whoever thought it was a good idea to put butter in coffee..?
@namvanbui7721
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Olaf is, Bernd hiller and sohn violin good?
@carolknepp5791
Жыл бұрын
You do such fabulous work. I love to watch your videos.
@glaflamme
Жыл бұрын
That was fascinating! Beautiful work
@iggyzorro2406
2 жыл бұрын
what beautiful work. I just wish you had held the violin up to the camera by the neck before and after the work and then showed a split screen to see the before and after product. thanks
@wakingtheworld
2 жыл бұрын
I took a screen shot of the 'before' and 'after' but yeah, would have been better...
@blehkelekwet9642
2 жыл бұрын
Olaf the violin surgeon.
@Weeping-Angel
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t know why but I find that watching Olaf repair violins is very exciting.
@Adrian_AdamViolonDiGerma-tm3nq
10 ай бұрын
It's containing many relaxing sounds n Action
@Adrian_AdamViolonDiGerma-tm3nq
10 ай бұрын
When he carve the plate, it looked as easy as when you scoop an ice cream
@haysamW.B
8 ай бұрын
You did an excellent job 👍
@zeniktorres4320
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice tone from it. good jb.
@carlosquintana1657
Жыл бұрын
wonderful repair job Olaf!
@tonibarski4283
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Olaf , really enjoying your channel, do you ever use heat before you " crack " a violin open?
@ghlscitel6714
2 жыл бұрын
As for me, you'd rather chill the seam before cracking. I already tried heating and it turned out to become quite messy. The glue plasticises and tore off the ground in quite uncontrollable ways.
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