Posted on January 6, 2010March 11, 2024 by Dale Phillips Review: The Technique of Violin Making by H.S. Wake Review: The Technique of Violin Making by H.S. Wake Reviewed by Frederick Battershell Originally published in American Lutherie #3, 1985 and Big Red Book of American Lutherie Volume One, 2000 The Technique of Violin Making H.S. Wake published by H. S. Wake, 1973 $23 from Stewart-MacDonald (1999) The good news about privately-published books is they make hitherto obscure information available to the public. The bad news is these privately-published books are seldom reviewed, and as a result of this lack of constructive criticism, are apt to be poorly written. The author may be more intent on presenting his point of view than with enabling his readers to understand what he is trying to say. The Technique of Violin Making has some of these faults. Become A Member to Continue Reading This Article This article is part of our premium web content offered to Guild members. To view this and other web articles, join the Guild of American Luthiers. Members also receive 4 annual issues of American Lutherie and get discounts on products. For details, visit the membership page. If you are already a member, login for access or contact us to setup your account.
