Author: Fegley

“King James”

February 10, 2015

I always seem to grow attached to my instruments as I build them, how could I not? I spend so much time focusing on every little detail that I get so use to having them around and working on them! But this violin is going...

Bridges, Bridges, Bridges

by Fegley

Fegley, Violin Repair, Violin Restoration

November 25, 2014

Proper set-up goes a long way when wanting the best sound out of your instrument. It is important to keep a close eye on your bridge, sound post and strings along with a few other key parts on the instrument. You wouldn’t buy a brand...

Wladek Stopka Violin- 1991

by Fegley

String Instruments for Sale

November 3, 2014

I know, I know...

Carving a Stradivari Cello Scroll

by Fegley

Cello Making

October 2, 2014

Sharpen those gouges and get to work! A lot of people ask me how I carve my scrolls so I figured it would be much easier to show you pictures of some steps. This is a Stradivari Cello scroll. Stradivari had a...

Joseph P. McDevitt- Sold

by Fegley

Fegley, String Instruments for Sale, Violin Making

September 26, 2014

“Clyde” a nice Del Gesu’ violin copy that I recently made found it’s new home with a nice teenage boy. He is a very talented and humble young man. I can honestly say I feel very thankful I get to watch the partnership grow with...

Stradivari F-holes- 2014 Violin

by Fegley

Violin Making

September 26, 2014

The amount of steps I go through in order to complete one small step in the making process drives me crazy sometimes! Crazy I tell you! It’s one small step after the next and if the previous step wasn’t executed properly then it will have...

Stefano Trabucchi- $11,000

by Fegley

Fegley

September 4, 2014

A modern Cremona instrument made in 2003, this Trabucchi really has a brilliant look with a very wide flamed, one-piece back. Not your average modern Italian maker who would focus more on a tight, narrow flamed maple for the back of the instrument. Trabucchi’s work boasts...

Stanley Kiernoziak- $14,000

by Fegley

String Instruments for Sale

September 4, 2014

I don’t blog nearly enough… I hate to admit that it is hard for me to sit in front of my computer when I see my workbench and tools right next to it waiting for the next project! I will try to be better about...

Sullivan/Stopka Repair

by Fegley

Violin Repair, Violin Restoration

August 12, 2014

This year I have been doing an intense repair on a Stopka Viola, which is owned by a client of mine. It came in with an unfortunate sound post crack. We had to remove the top and get the crack glued back together....

2014- Guadagnini Cello

by Fegley

Cello Making, Fegley

July 14, 2014

My latest cello build is a 7/8 Guadagnini copy. The original was made in 1743. An important year for the production of early Guagagnini cellos. I know what you are thinking… Why a 7/8 cello!? Honestly, the wood was just small...

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