Die Kunst des Geigenbaus

This book, written by a well-known violinmaker from Berlin has not lost any of its value over the past 70 years since its initial publishing. It provides a broad spectrum of technical knowledge, from the acoustics of the violin and individual properties of the wood and tools to detailed descriptions of techniques used in new making and repair. A chapter on bow making and a photo gallery with examples of various Italian and German violins conclude this standard violinmaking textbook.