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VIOLIN MAKER NATHAN SLOBODKIN works on fitting the neck of a cello at his shop. It is one of the last major steps in making an instrument like this. Slobodkin worked with extreme caution to make a perfect fit and also to ensure the neck will line up perfectly with the body of the instrument. The other photos below show the Bangor craftsman at his work.
VIOLIN MAKER NATHAN SLOBODKIN works on fitting the neck of a cello at his shop. It is one of the last major steps in making an instrument like this. Slobodkin worked with extreme caution to make a perfect fit and also to ensure the neck will line up perfectly with the body of the instrument. The other photos below show the Bangor craftsman at his work.
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D id you know that the sound of a violin can take you back 400 years as soon as the bow starts to slide across the strings?

Violins, cellos and similar instruments are made much like they were about four centuries ago. Violin maker Nathan Slobodkin uses many old methods as he maintains, repairs and builds violins, violas and cellos in his Bangor shop.

Slobodkin started learning about repairing and building string instruments when he was 16 and, at the age of 30, started his sevenyear long training to become a violin maker.

Thirty years later, he is a recognized name among violin makers and professional musicians. His distinct style includes paying very close attention to details that affect the quality of sound while leaving his instruments with enough tool marks to give them unique character.

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Slobodkin takes pride in making his work withstand the test of time and hopes his instruments still will be functional 300 years from now.

Bangor Daily News photos by Gabor Degre










 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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