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  • violin ribs with measuring calipers on workbench
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    Preparing violin ribs

    January 12, 2022 - By Roman Clarkson

    I finished preparing violin ribs by shaving maple wood down to 1.2 mm thick. Learning to thinning wood to a…

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    Wilkanowski “cira 1947 #1456”

    August 25, 2021 - By Roman Clarkson

    Fiddle Year: 1947 Materials: Back MapleTop: SpruceNeck: Maple Finish: Spirit Varnish Dimensions: Body length: 363 (13 7/8″)Bouts: 164, 112, 302Ribs:…

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  • A workbench with chisels, gouges, a violin top and violin bottom.
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    Pointy Objects – Fingers Beware

    May 21, 2021 - By Roman Clarkson

    Finished sharpening my chisels and gouges. Prepping for some purfling channel work. One of the most used tool(s) on a…

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  • A violin mold in a skeleton shape.
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    Skeleton Mold

    April 17, 2021 - By Roman Clarkson

    The skeleton mold is a steady and true mold for me. I got the inspiration from Andrew Carruthers. After reading…

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  • Five violins hanging
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    Varnishing – A hanging trio in the white

    April 5, 2021 - By Roman Clarkson

    A few violins in the white are ready for varnishing. Things are getting serious. I love the look of future…

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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
7 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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