LUTHERIE
ALL IN ONE
The Revoluthier basic violin workstation from Hubert Lutherie Tools comprises four body clamp squares to secure the violin in place during restoration work. ‘Intermediary’ and ‘Luxury’ versions are also available, with extra features including a scrollend angle, tailpiece-end angle and a tool for drilling end-button holes. Each can be adjusted to fit most violin sizes.
Revoluthier violin workstation from $199–$449 email sales@internationalviolin.com web www.internationalviolin.com
RED HOT
Violin Varnish Italy’s new rosin-based oil varnish uses a natural extract from cochineal as a colouring substance to achieve a red hue, as an alternative to madder. The cochineal extract is combined with zinc salts to create the rosinate.
Violin Varnish Italy cochineal rosinate oil varnish €40 email info@violinvarnishitaly.com web www.violinvarnishitaly.com
SET IT STRAIGHT
Schilbach’s new 30 x 15cm flexible ruler, made from springtempered stainless steel, can be bent to measure curved surfaces such as fingerboards and instrument bodies. The ruler is 0.2mm thick and 16mm wide, has deburred edges to reduce the risk of causing scratches, and its printed scale is lasered on, so that it does not rub off.
Schilbach flexible steel ruler €9.48 email shop@schilbach.net web www.shop-schilbach.net