Unvarnished but playable.
Perlon strings this first time. Pegs not fully fitted.
Bridge fitted to the belly but not thinned and shaped.
"f" holes approximately correct but not blackened.
Neck french polished but not fully smoothed.
Sound post positioned in first trial position.
Plays Bach's e minor Prelude Suite 1 with a deep, resonant tone!
This instrument will be introduced to my "Con Moto" quintet this afternoon. This is an exciting time for an instrument maker!
And, this is a great time for varnish color suggestions. After minor tuning modifications, this instrument will be stripped and will enter a 6-7 month varnish process (Stradivarius inspired). It is springtime in New England and time to stain, seal, and varnish! More to follow!
