Thanks Nick. 11 thousand instruments says he’s a master. I have most of the materials and I’ve always wanted to make just one Violin in my time. Though an accomplished wood worker, I think I need motivated by some wealthy New Yorker to commission me. Whose to say that has not been the tradition for many years.
I hope you get to!
I’m a woodworker also. I’ve never wanted to build an instrument before, but I’ve recently discovered the Hurdy Gurdy, and I’m fascinated with them. Also, my kid wants to learn to play, and cheap student models are about a grand, so it’s out to the shop for me. I’m currently working on one that I’m sure will sound lousy- but it’s all a learning experience.
Here’s the link to the video that got me started on this-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyIXR3s8OtY
Have you ever tried making a harp? There are actually kits out there. Harpkit.com has a lot of harps and other musical instruments to try. I bought a finished hog nose psaltery from them.