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Patrick
Charton |
My workshop is steeped in the great
traditions of Italian instrument making due to the restoration
work carried out on major instruments made by Bergonzi,
Montagnana, Ruggeri ...
My instruments are an overall
product of the work carried out in relation to the structure of
these instruments of reference.
They are also a result of my own research on the mobility of the sounding board. Moving the sounding board is what creates the tone.
By combining research with secular know-how, my aim is to produce a tone which is clear, warm, powerful and refined and capable of communicating the emotions of the musician through a wide palette of colours.
VIOLINS
Model based on the Stradivarius | |
Copy of a "Kreisler" by GUARNERIUS "DEL GESU" |
I use an "oil" varnish with a golden yellow or browny red tinge which may be applied to provide for a new or old patina appearance.
VIOLAS
Personal models I make models from 40,5 cm to 42 cm |
All my instruments are made
from old Central European woods which have been strictly selected.
Viola's making - step by step
CELLOS
Venetian-style model |
"Cremonese" model |