I just visited the Stewart-MacDonald website (search for violin) for the first time. What an excellent resource. I recommend it to anyone one who owns a guitar or fiddle and does at least some basic maintenance. I plan on purchasing the violin bridge fitting jig and some of the informative books. Has anyone purchased the violin set-up DVD or video and would recommend it? Now, I know that you can't learn to be even a "shade tree" luthier (or an accomplished player, for that matter) by books and videos alone, but the more I learn about the violin/fiddle the more appreciation I have for this marvelous instrument. When I first started playing, I got every book from the library I could and purchased other books and videos on playing and maintaining the fiddle. I don't ever plan on rehairing any of my bows or to make a fiddle, but knowing what is involved fosters that deeper appreciation.

Stewart-MacDonald



Violin Setup