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by JT Agnello
Thu Aug 04, 2022 12:07 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: New Century violin - circa 1902 - pick out the repairs needed?
Replies: 6
Views: 8182

Re: New Century violin - circa 1902 - pick out the repairs needed?

Thanks for the reply! Not worried about the value (it's sentimental, and trying to turn it into family heirloom), nor repair costs. It still has a good sound. Unfortunately, no nearby luthiers in my neck of the woods, southern colorado, so a road trip might be in order. The top crack is glued in som...
by JT Agnello
Wed Aug 03, 2022 11:57 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: New Century violin - circa 1902 - pick out the repairs needed?
Replies: 6
Views: 8182

Re: New Century violin - circa 1902 - pick out the repairs needed?

Update: In some further research, apparently the case stamp of "New Century" on the center line of the trace rubbing is a model or brand name, and "M&W Co." at the bottom represents: Maulbetsch & Whittemore - Manufacturers of Cases and Satchels for Musical Instruments, Br...
by JT Agnello
Wed Aug 03, 2022 8:13 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: New Century violin - circa 1902 - pick out the repairs needed?
Replies: 6
Views: 8182

New Century violin - circa 1902 - pick out the repairs needed?

This is my grandfather's violin, handed down. Pics attached, and per the rubbing on the back of the violin case, it's a 1902 "New Century M&W Co." (or thereabouts) violin. No other maker's mark on the violin itself. I've attached a series of pics, and there's both some oddities to ask ...

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