tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671087974859282362Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:34:24 +0000EventsEveryday LifeViolinA. Cavallo ViolinsViolin BusinessNewsBowTrendsprojectsShot of the DayE-commerceCelloViolaBow MakingRepairVideoBassMakersWebsitesSetupStrings Teacherstring instrumentsWeird InstrumentsluthierBass BowBowsBrazil WoodCarbon FiberCello BowDavid MeyerPernambucoViola BowViolin BowWeatheralex rosscomputer imagingphysicsresonanceresonance imagingtonewood<center><br> <br>The daily trials and tribulations of working in a violin shop</center> <br> 8705 Shamrock Rd. | Omaha, NE | 68114<br> <br> 1.877.838.6222<br>http://cornerviolinshop.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (A. Cavallo)Blogger220125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671087974859282362.post-855409687928542844Fri, 04 Mar 2016 23:17:00 +00002016-03-04T17:17:48.342-06:00 What's Goin on? Violoncello da Spalla&nbsp; &nbsp; Zachary Carrettin, the director of the Boulder Bach Festival, contacted us about a month and a half ago and suggested that we embark on a special project with him. He wanted us to customize a small cello to be played as a "http://cornerviolinshop.blogspot.com/2016/03/whats-goin-on-violoncello-da-spalla.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A. Cavallo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671087974859282362.post-7555927271029734173Sat, 15 Nov 2014 22:49:00 +00002014-11-15T16:49:34.380-06:00 You are cordially invited to A. Cavallo Violin's afternoon of chamber music on Sunday, November 23rd at 2 pm.&nbsp; &nbsp; We will be featuring Philadelphia's new and acclaimed conductor-less string ensemble, Prometheus, in an intimate concert featuring beloved works in the chamber music repertoire. Admission is free, with a $10 Suggested Donation, for the chamber concert and http://cornerviolinshop.blogspot.com/2014/11/holidays.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A. Cavallo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671087974859282362.post-645889516092246562Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:43:00 +00002014-10-23T12:43:43.171-05:00 As a violinmaker I am always looking for ways to improve the sound and level of my instruments, one of them being competitions. I just returned from a violin competition in Tucson Arizona, sponsored by theViolin Makers Association of Arizona International. VMAAI is a non-profit, educational organization founded in 1958, the oldest of its kind in the USA. It was a very rewarding trip for http://cornerviolinshop.blogspot.com/2014/10/a-s-violinmaker-i-am-always-looking-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A. Cavallo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671087974859282362.post-5334860792397397331Sat, 04 Oct 2014 18:44:00 +00002014-10-04T13:44:01.547-05:00 Our Treasure Chest Dear Players, Makers, and Dealers: We had a great VSA and Fall retail kickoff.&nbsp; Now we have some choice traded instruments, fittings and tonewood available that will knock your socks off in price! Look below as this inventory reduction sale will only last until October 20th, 2014! &nbsp; We Look forward to seeing you! Alex, Laura, Rachel, Michele, Dirk, Chris http://cornerviolinshop.blogspot.com/2014/10/our-treasure-chest-d-ear-players-makers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A. Cavallo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671087974859282362.post-4623036837860641892Thu, 25 Sep 2014 22:14:00 +00002014-09-25T17:30:04.321-05:00 New VS. Old The Eternal Question &nbsp;Many Strads are 300 - We're 15! Longevity? Violins are an amazing item in that category.&nbsp; There are still playable examples of violins being used over four hundred years after they were created.&nbsp; This subject reminded me of a recent experience. When I was at VSA (the Violin Society of America) meeting last http://cornerviolinshop.blogspot.com/2014/09/oldnewaniversary.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A. Cavallo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671087974859282362.post-3907708842936299518Fri, 08 Aug 2014 19:18:00 +00002014-08-08T14:18:31.213-05:00 Musings from the Bench Stability and Striking Sound by Christopher Jacoby &nbsp; Your instrument is a changing creature, as everyone knows. The thing that makes the violin the soaring, projecting superhero of sound it is, is the same thing that wears it down: Pressure. The violin is a masterwork of arches, shaped to allow enormous amounts of pressure to be put onto a delicate http://cornerviolinshop.blogspot.com/2014/08/eternal-arches.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A. Cavallo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671087974859282362.post-8501932124305846544Mon, 27 May 2013 18:36:00 +00002013-05-27T13:36:43.709-05:00 The Chinrest Problem Violin and Viola chinrests are a common subject of discussion. Since the chinrest was invented in the early 19th century there have been an infinite number of variations on the shape and design. There is an additional consideration, the shoulder pad, as the chinrest and shoulder pad work together to help the player position and support the instrument in the most http://cornerviolinshop.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-chinrest-problem-violin-and-viola.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A. Cavallo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671087974859282362.post-496354098723565211Wed, 22 May 2013 19:32:00 +00002013-05-22T14:32:52.766-05:00 This is it!&nbsp; The best sale of the year!&nbsp; All instruments are dramatically marked down for the Memorial Day Weekend.&nbsp; Prices on many instruments are as low as 50% under our normal price!&nbsp; This special is only Friday, Saturday and Monday (call for an appointment) of Memorial Weekend.If you are out of town, these specials are also good.&nbsp; Just call Alan in Bryn Mawr at http://cornerviolinshop.blogspot.com/2013/05/this-is-it-best-sale-of-year-all.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A. Cavallo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671087974859282362.post-7706214407343891379Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:36:00 +00002013-03-28T17:36:28.815-05:00 Name This Maker This lovely violin came in to us from an estate that has several fine Italian instruments.&nbsp; Who do you think made this beauty?http://cornerviolinshop.blogspot.com/2013/03/name-this-maker-this-lovely-violin-came.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A. Cavallo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671087974859282362.post-6263802988084338467Fri, 23 Nov 2012 23:48:00 +00002012-11-23T17:49:11.664-06:00We sold the viola on the far right, second row!!!&nbsp; It is by Vladamir Logashov. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3q6eCrVv6KQ&amp;feature=sharehttp://cornerviolinshop.blogspot.com/2012/11/we-sold-viola-on-far-right-second-row.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A. Cavallo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671087974859282362.post-6847445949045629313Sat, 03 Nov 2012 17:07:00 +00002012-11-03T12:07:26.995-05:00 New and Interesting!! Did this Really Come from Iowa? As a graduate of the University of Iowa, I am always proud of products from that great state. TC Hoxsie was a violin maker in Boone, Iowa. This is the second violin of his we have seen (this one 1902)&nbsp; and we have always been impressed with the fine level of workmanship and the sense of grace http://cornerviolinshop.blogspot.com/2012/11/new-and-interesting-did-this-really.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A. Cavallo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671087974859282362.post-3306333112818793040Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:53:00 +00002012-10-23T23:53:50.342-05:00 The Art of Sound International Violin making Competition Click Here for More Information Omaha, NebraskaMarch 2013 http://cornerviolinshop.blogspot.com/2012/10/blog-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A. Cavallo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671087974859282362.post-4544135487487131811Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:49:00 +00002012-10-23T23:49:24.097-05:00 &nbsp; &nbsp;New Product!! &nbsp;Bass Bow Quivers These bass bow quivers are 100% Leather and available in a variety of colors. (Dealer inquiries welcome) http://cornerviolinshop.blogspot.com/2012/10/n-ew-product-bass-bow-quivers-these.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A. Cavallo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671087974859282362.post-4745009413649164186Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:41:00 +00002012-10-23T23:41:53.416-05:00 Our Violin Makers are at Work!!!! Dirk and Chris have recently finished several instruments that are outstanding!&nbsp; We had one day last week where we sold two of Chris' instruments in a day, a record for us for any maker. These guys love seeing customers and will customize their works to your needs.&nbsp; Call us anytime at 877.838.6222 for more information. http://cornerviolinshop.blogspot.com/2012/10/our-violin-makers-are-at-work-dirk-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A. Cavallo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671087974859282362.post-8513041319783692850Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:39:00 +00002012-10-23T23:39:59.390-05:00 Dear Friends: &nbsp; Winter is coming! One of the standard questions we are asked at this time of year is "what are the preparations we should make to protect our instrument for the winter season?"&nbsp; These are a few basic answers that will help: 1. Humidify, humidify, humidify.&nbsp; Even stable instruments suffer in the winter.&nbsp; Stringed instruments are living http://cornerviolinshop.blogspot.com/2012/10/dear-friends-winter-is-coming-one-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A. Cavallo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671087974859282362.post-2381536851624899498Fri, 11 May 2012 21:43:00 +00002012-05-11T16:43:23.205-05:00 A Brief History of the Violin Making Industry for the Past 30 Years &nbsp; by Alexander Ross Until 1980 or so, the best commercially made violin family instruments were made in Germany, Czekoslovakia, and France.&nbsp; The Germans especially made quality control a primary concern, and made the most consistent and well made instruments for students through most of the 20th Century. The http://cornerviolinshop.blogspot.com/2012/05/brief-history-of-violin-making-industry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A. Cavallo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671087974859282362.post-4619852252576354325Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:49:00 +00002012-04-28T15:49:43.958-05:00 A Masterful Opportunity!&nbsp; We have many master violins we are able to discount to your advantage by makers including Maciej Lacek, Bernd Dimbath, William Bartruff, &nbsp; Violin by Topa WojciechTopa, Andrea Zanre, Dirk Henry, Jan Szlachtowski, Greg Alf, Michelle Buccele, Akos Balazs, and Ray Melanson.&nbsp; All of these instruments are available as much as 35% off.&nbsp;&nbsp; Call ushttp://cornerviolinshop.blogspot.com/2012/04/masterful-opportunity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A. Cavallo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671087974859282362.post-4159232414806337375Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:48:00 +00002012-04-28T15:48:15.403-05:00100% Rental Credit!! Academia Violin Apply 100% of your rental fees towards the purchase of any instrument in the shop.&nbsp; &nbsp;Rental Credit must be used immediately at the close of the rental. Rental Credit can be applied to up to 50% of any instrument or bow at the regular price. Rental Credit is not combinable with any other special offer or discount and excludes consignment http://cornerviolinshop.blogspot.com/2012/04/graduation-specials.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A. Cavallo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671087974859282362.post-5937990271198584850Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:54:00 +00002012-04-16T13:55:18.789-05:00Makers' SpotlightInstruments sold or currently out on approval from The Art of Sound We have had many shoppers looking at violins from the Art Of Sound, 2012. Currently we have instruments out or sold by Ray Melanson, Christopher Jacoby, John Sipe, Andrea Zanre, Marco Anneda, Douglas Cox, Vladimir Logashov, Kurt Widenhouse, Theodore Skrecko, David Polstein, Andrius Faruolo, and Scott Cao. http://cornerviolinshop.blogspot.com/2012/04/violins-are-out.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A. Cavallo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671087974859282362.post-8275798437899546193Fri, 06 Apr 2012 20:57:00 +00002012-04-06T16:00:04.549-05:00The Art of Sound International Violin Making Competition 2012 winners were announced Saturday night.Both panels of judges worked diligently and anonymously to choose the winners. There was an easy decision for them as the agreements on the most outstanding instruments in violin making and playability were independently and unanimously chosen.You can view the instruments at our shop during http://cornerviolinshop.blogspot.com/2012/04/and-winners-are.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A. Cavallo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671087974859282362.post-953026235238990733Sat, 03 Mar 2012 22:18:00 +00002012-03-03T16:34:05.251-06:00A. Cavallo Violinsstring instrumentsViolinWeird InstrumentsOne of our customers brought her pink Tonareli violin case in today and we were very impressed with how she customized it!The case now matches her "Pirate" violin, shown below...http://cornerviolinshop.blogspot.com/2012/03/what-do-you-do-with-tonareli-violin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A. Cavallo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671087974859282362.post-3453713722600966968Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:31:00 +00002012-02-13T16:37:13.000-06:00BassCelloRepairstring instrumentsViolaViolinWeatherWhile instrument maintenance is a subject that we have discussed in the past, it's never too soon for a reminder...Here at A. Cavallo Violins, we really care about keeping your instruments in the best condition. Players performing on their instruments every day often do not notice incremental changes in adjustment and condition. Therefore it is always wise to have your instrument looked http://cornerviolinshop.blogspot.com/2012/02/when-is-it-time-for-tune-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A. Cavallo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671087974859282362.post-2611275418364625014Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:17:00 +00002011-12-02T14:26:32.486-06:00Dear Alex:I had my first lesson last night....He's pretty good as a bluegrass teacher, and after one hour I had lots of confidence in myself.Most importantly, when he saw my Stopka, he was quite impressed. He had never heard of Stopka before so it was new to him. He played it a little and said "this is a very expensive violin." I said, yeah, it's an investment. Then he played it again, http://cornerviolinshop.blogspot.com/2011/12/testimonial-from-one-of-our.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A. Cavallo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671087974859282362.post-1632772226036517917Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:12:00 +00002011-11-29T15:49:21.287-06:00A. Cavallo ViolinsluthierMakersstring instrumentsViolinHappy Holidays!We're thankful for new creations by living makers...We are consistently impressed by the quality and beauty, both in sound and appearance, of instruments by living makers such as Christopher Jacoby (above) and Dirk Henry (below). These instruments are in high demand. For instance, we bought a beautiful violin by Christopher Ulbricht at VSA a few weeks ago and it is http://cornerviolinshop.blogspot.com/2011/11/slightly-belated-thanksgiving-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A. Cavallo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671087974859282362.post-6153333108958077753Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:00:00 +00002011-10-28T14:38:15.106-05:00luthierMakersNewsstring instrumentstonewoodViolinBeautiful Backs from Bosnia We recently received a shipment of gorgeous Bosnian maple tonewood. It is very light and strong with a beautiful flame. The one-piece violin backs are particularly spectacular. These pieces will go quickly, so contact us immediately if you are interested.Additionally, we have over 100 Sitka, Engelmann, and Italian spruce violin tops available. Contact us to http://cornerviolinshop.blogspot.com/2011/10/tons-of-terrific-tonewood.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A. Cavallo)0