I bought a new fiddle this weekend at an excellent price. The chinrest and tailpiece that are on it are the black plastic variety but I would like to change these out for something more unique. Does anyone know of a place to get chinrests or tailpieces made of exotic woods? I think something like cocobolo would be ideal because the picture that I've seen of it is somewhat dark and the pattern is very unpredictable (which is what I'm looking for). So if any of you happen to know of any websites, I'd be glad if you'd pass those along. Thanks.
Brent
Your local violin specialist retailer or luthier is your best bet, but what you're looking for can also be found online at some place like sharmusic.com
Fiddle chinrest and tailpiece
Fiddle chinrest and tailpiece
I bought a new fiddle this weekend at an excellent price. The chinrest and tailpiece that are on it are the black plastic variety but I would like to change these out for something more unique. Does anyone know of a place to get chinrests or tailpieces made of exotic woods? I think something like cocobolo would be ideal because the picture that I've seen of it is somewhat dark and the pattern is very unpredictable (which is what I'm looking for). So if any of you happen to know of any websites, I'd be glad if you'd pass those along. Thanks.
Brent
# Posted on November 15th 2004 by Musicalbison
Re: Fiddle chinrest and tailpiece
P.S. I don't want any carvings or inlays. Just straight wood.
# Posted on November 15th 2004 by Musicalbison
Re: Fiddle chinrest and tailpiece
Your local violin specialist retailer or luthier is your best bet, but what you're looking for can also be found online at some place like sharmusic.com
# Posted on November 15th 2004 by reenactor
Re: Fiddle chinrest and tailpiece
Quinnviolins.com or everjoymusic.com
# Posted on November 15th 2004 by meemtp
Re: Fiddle chinrest and tailpiece
Ebay. but make sure that you're not allergic to any of those interesting woods first.
# Posted on November 15th 2004 by Zina Lee
Re: Fiddle chinrest and tailpiece
OOch...
Good point, Zina! See what I mean? We missed you!
# Posted on November 15th 2004 by sara g
Re: Fiddle chinrest and tailpiece
Check out:
http://www.markedwardsviolins.com
They have a nice selection of ebony, rosewood, and boxwood fittings - carved and plain.
# Posted on November 16th 2004 by nfiddle
Re: Fiddle chinrest and tailpiece
He has some different sets:
http://www.dov-music.com
-dogma
# Posted on November 18th 2004 by dogmageek