Violin: Seventy Pieces of Wood

“A violin actually contains 70 separate pieces of wood.” (AmusingFacts.com)

The wood instrument that entrances the heart and soul of every listener and performer is complex. The maker of such a contraption spends many hours in training; however, the most effective method of learning is practice. Experience is the greatest tool to a luthier’s familiarity with his craft. Amati, Stradivarius, Guarneri are examples of those who have created these wooden masterpieces. The intricate shaping of each piece of wood and the different types of wood used for separate pieces of the violin. Without the careful sanding, varnishing, and placement of the each piece of wood.