nano 4  Violin Luthier

https://www.youtube.com/post/Ugkxi36MkBQcxS1a7B7LTTQsfXh0udfxsdJ2

STRADIVARI vs GUARNERI: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jxClJw...

🔔 Stradivarius & Guarnerius violins 🎻🎻 are works of art, and the spruce used for the belly is the "face" and feminine voice of each instrument. I am forever grateful to Herbert K. Goodkind for the book "Violin Iconography of Antonio Stradivari" (violin photos: https://www.amazon.com/Violin-Iconogr....

Many inspiring comments under the video. 👍

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https://www.youtube.com/post/Ugkxg0KW4gvmztexNVPeO8amgBeplRbc7489

Q: Is diamond used to varnish a violin?

AI Overview: While traditional violin varnish is made from natural resins (like pine resin), oils (like linseed oil), and alcohol, some contemporary luthiers experiment with using NANO-DIAMONDs in varnish, particularly in the ground (grounding) layer. 

Here is the context regarding diamonds and violin varnish:

Experimental Use: Some makers are testing the inclusion of nanodiamond particles in their varnishes or ground systems as a modern alternative to traditional ground-layer materials such as pumice or rottenstone.

Purpose: These materials are used in the ground (a sealer applied before the varnish) to improve the acoustic properties of the instrument, as the ground interacts with the wood structure.

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https://phys.org/news/2016-03-varnish-affects-violin.html - Varnish Affects the Sound of the Violin

https://www.thestrad.com/lutherie/discovering-the-composition-of-historical-varnishes/13735.article

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Bonus video: 

https://youtu.be/EsCkh46wZvg - The Violin Surgeon, UCLA - fascinating✨