My new VanderAa accordion is ready and I need to sell this fiddle to pay for it. This fiddle is a bit of an exception in that it has 9 strings total, 5 of which are under strings. I got this idea after seeing a Hardingfele. What sets this apart from the Hardingfele is that this is a Guarneri pattern instrument set up like any other violin in regards to the top four strings. It is tuned EADG, but easily drops down to DGCF. The understrings are tuned(from highest to lowest) AF#EDB, or GEDCA if you have it tuned down.
The main advantage of the understrings is to provide an extra bit of sustain and resonance. It's sort of like having a Fender Reverb built into your instrument. This instrument carries well, and because of the sustain its really nice to sing over. The fiddle was built for me by Lynn Berg, one of the best Hardingfele makers out there. It also includes a really nice suspension case, and an extra set of strings with the gauges clearly marked for the understrings. I am looking to get $2,500 inclusive of shipping in the states for this contraption. If you're in the Chicago area feel free to drop me a line to come one by and check it out. Best way to reach me is buttonbox(at)gmail(dot)com
Here are some links to pictures of this instrument...
You might try the HFAA: http://www.hfaa.org/
Folks looking for a hardingfele might want to purchase it, with the thought of adapting a few things... flatter bridge, fingerboard and tailpiece.
Good Luck~
Deb~
FS: Fiddle with sympathetic strings...
FS: Fiddle with sympathetic strings...
My new VanderAa accordion is ready and I need to sell this fiddle to pay for it. This fiddle is a bit of an exception in that it has 9 strings total, 5 of which are under strings. I got this idea after seeing a Hardingfele. What sets this apart from the Hardingfele is that this is a Guarneri pattern instrument set up like any other violin in regards to the top four strings. It is tuned EADG, but easily drops down to DGCF. The understrings are tuned(from highest to lowest) AF#EDB, or GEDCA if you have it tuned down.
The main advantage of the understrings is to provide an extra bit of sustain and resonance. It's sort of like having a Fender Reverb built into your instrument. This instrument carries well, and because of the sustain its really nice to sing over. The fiddle was built for me by Lynn Berg, one of the best Hardingfele makers out there. It also includes a really nice suspension case, and an extra set of strings with the gauges clearly marked for the understrings. I am looking to get $2,500 inclusive of shipping in the states for this contraption. If you're in the Chicago area feel free to drop me a line to come one by and check it out. Best way to reach me is buttonbox(at)gmail(dot)com
Here are some links to pictures of this instrument...
http://expectationaldevelopments.com/dronefiddle/drone1.jpg
http://expectationaldevelopments.com/dronefiddle/drone2.jpg
http://expectationaldevelopments.com/dronefiddle/drone3.jpg
http://expectationaldevelopments.com/dronefiddle/drone4.jpg
http://expectationaldevelopments.com/dronefiddle/drone5.jpg
http://expectationaldevelopments.com/dronefiddle/drone6.jpg
http://expectationaldevelopments.com/dronefiddle/drone7.jpg
# Posted on May 11th 2010 by naadbrahma
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encore une fois?
# Posted on May 11th 2010 by domhnall.
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un fois
# Posted on May 12th 2010 by mcknowall
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He's derfinitely having trouble shifting this one.
# Posted on May 12th 2010 by skreech
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une fois
# Posted on May 12th 2010 by Henk Bos
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Tuning a four-string fiddle is all I can cope with
# Posted on May 12th 2010 by RichardB
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Merci, Henk
# Posted on May 12th 2010 by domhnall.
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# Posted on May 12th 2010 by Henk Bos
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Dude, try E-Bay or Craigslist or something.
# Posted on May 12th 2010 by Gone to work
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Any bets on how long it'll be before we see the Vander Aa box for sale on here
# Posted on May 13th 2010 by Jeeves Tones
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You might try the HFAA:
http://www.hfaa.org/
Folks looking for a hardingfele might want to purchase it, with the thought of adapting a few things... flatter bridge, fingerboard and tailpiece.
Good Luck~
Deb~
# Posted on August 2nd 2010 by debzone