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  • The outside of a violin top plate with the arches being cut
    Blog

    Top plates go fast, for like a hot minute

    March 9, 2022 - By Roman Clarkson

    Then they come to a screeching halt. I get so focused on cutting the arches and hollowing I forget I…

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  • A violin rib and back glued together looking from inside rear to front
    Blog

    Inspect, Inspect, Inspect

    March 2, 2022 - By Roman Clarkson

    I’ve learned I prefer to have more checkpoints and pass each of them instead of going too far and then…

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  • A brass hammer head with wheel spoke handle resting on an anvil
    Blog

    Even wood workers need metal hammers

    February 23, 2022 - By Roman Clarkson

    Someone designed and cut me a brass hammer head based on a suggestion. Yes! What a turn out. An old…

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  • A side view of a violin on a work bench
    Blog

    QA on the neck shape

    February 16, 2022 - By Roman Clarkson

    Just appreciating the view.

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  • An inprogress violin scroll neck with chisels and gouges on a workbench
    Blog

    The scroll begins to show

    February 9, 2022 - By Roman Clarkson

    I have my own style of scrolls. I feel like my style is more Brescian and less Cremona. I want…

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  • A violin top plate with f holes cut out on a workbench
    Blog

    A new f hole

    February 2, 2022 - By Roman Clarkson

    Every time I work on f holes I have to sit back and stare at them. I work on my…

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5.0 — Noble Strings — 5 reviews
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LIDDY
2 months ago
★★★★★
It was SUCH a pleasant and amazing experience visiting Noble Strings Shop..Mr.Clarkson was extremely patient, kind and so very gracious with his time. He was also very knowledgeable answering so many questions I had. I could tell from his shop and instruments made how skillful he was at what he does. Would HIGHLY recommend...especially for all you Violinists out there 🙏
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Dan Sara Miller
2 months ago
★★★★★
Thanks Roman for getting my daughter's violin ready to play again, The pegs were sticky and it was hard to tune. Not only did Roman fix this, but he cleaned up and adjusted the instrument for a very reasonable price. I appreciate your expertise and your clear explanation of what the instrument needed.
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Laura Semken
3 months ago
★★★★★
Roman was friendly and professional. He got my violin all ship shape, ready to play again. He was full of great advice too. I appreciate his expertise and generosity.
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Colleen Smith
3 months ago
★★★★★
Beautiful violins that sound incredible. I have been wanting to learn violin for a long time, and I am very honored to learn on such a gorgeous, well-crafted violin. The owner is very friendly and knowledgeable and will even give you pointers, no matter where you are as a musician. I highly recommend Noble Strings!
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Michele Woolbright
8 months ago
★★★★★
Roman was great to work with. He revived my violin into an instrument fun to play with a nice tone.

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Rocheport, MO 65279
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