Episode #34 - “Roger Thornhill Buys A Cello”
May 16th, 2009 by bowtech
Ron is back and the discussion is free ranging..
We talk: auctions, repairs, and new devices.
Let us know your thoughts, comments & questions.
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Hey Eric A couple of comments: 1) “Glow” is really gorgeous– - great job
2) The recording you did on tour in Germany playing the piece from Volac sounded great on the L & C. But it interesting that you still sound so apologetic when you discuss that the great sound that the L & C has with someone. I agree it is different from wood but as an owner of one I have yet to find a cello less than 30K that I liked better and there are so many other pluses ( Pegheds, no humidity effects, shock resistant, easy to clean etc etc).
3) Tell Ron to do a Google search on “Using CNC machines on stringed instruments” Lots of hits. While the CNC is useful for rough work, the cheap shops using them go all the way to final gradation without tap-toning the wood. Thus they never allow for the individuality of the wood piece to be tonally optimized. I have seen videos of crank-em out shops that CNC the complete top and bottom to completion.
veeeeeery funny episode!!