Description
Violin makers create and assemble parts to create violins according to specified instructions or diagrams. They sand wood, measure and attach strings, test quality of strings and inspect the finished instrument.
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Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
produce violin componentscreate smooth wood surfacesand woodmaintain musical instrumentsjoin wood elementsmake bowstringsrepair musical instrumentsapply a protective layerdecorate musical instrumentsassemble musical instrument partsproduce violin bowsmanipulate woodtune stringed musical instrumentscreate musical instrument partstrade in musical instrumentsdye woodestimate restoration costsplay musical instrumentsidentify customer's needsrestore musical instrumentsverify product specificationsdesign musical instrumentsevaluate restoration proceduresestimate value of musical instrumentspass on trade techniquesselect restoration activitiesstain woodapply restoration techniques