The peg compound that I am personally using is W. Use a small amount where the peg is in contact with the pegbox and use it sparingly. To aid in smoother turning, rub some peg paste compound on the peg shaft. It makes tuning pegs easier and more precise. Peg paste, also known as peg compound, is needed to help turn pegs that have refused to turn smoothly and have become stuck or are unable to stay in place. Moreover, it will eventually result in a side bend of the bow or may even cause breaking of the tip! 3. If you keep your bow tight, it pulls the hairs from the stick, and eventually, they may all fall out. Loosening the bow is essential for maintaining the best possible condition of your bow, so remember to do it after each practice session. If you use the same piece of cloth to wipe away the rosin and the dust, you risk spreading it to other violin parts.

Try not to use a single cleaning cloth to clean everything. I recommend using two microfiber-cleaning cloths – one for wiping the rosin and one for the rest of the violin. Although it may seem like a minor and insignificant step, most violins lose their sound quality because of inconsistent cleaning. Making it a habit to clean your violin after each practice session is definitely the best thing you can do to protect it. Regularly Dust Your Violin with a Soft Cloth I’ve put here a list of essential steps to ensure your violin is well-protected. Temperature changes, physical damage, improper cleaning techniques, and hazardous commercial cleaners are just a few of the factors that can have a negative impact on the sound of a violin. Besides learning to clean your violin appropriately, these violin maintenance tips and tricks will go a long way in keeping your string instrument in pristine condition. We all know that the violin is a very delicate musical instrument. Those annoying mites adore bow hair, so check the tidiness of your violin case every couple of weeks. This step also helps keep dust mites at bay. Your instrument will not stay clean if its storage space is full of dust, so keep an eye on your case as well. Once a week, or whenever you notice flakes of dust, dirt, or rosin, always empty and vacuum your case.

Please be gentle and don’t apply too much pressure here, since your violin is quite delicate! If you have a large buildup of rosin, you will want to be careful not to spread it further, so check how smudged the cloth has become and use a relatively clean section of it if necessary. microfiber cloth which you can find on Amazon or on Thomann.There is a wide range of products, for example, Bellacura is not so expensive and of good quality: You can use a regular cleaning cloth or buy a special soft cloth for your violin. Dusting With a Dry ClothĪ microfiber cloth is ideal, but any soft cotton cloth (it can be flannel) should come in handy. If the bud’s tip becomes discolored, switch to the opposite side to avoid spreading dirt around. Wiping down the bridge and F-holes with a cotton bud (Q-tip) will allow you to get into the tighter corners. After removing the rosin from the area between the f-holes, wipe the rest of the instrument – the whole front, sides, and back of the violin. Start where there is the most amount of rosin – under the strings. This will ship professionally packaged and fully insured as soon as payment is received.After washing your hands, use one of your cleaning cloths to wipe down the violin’s body to remove excess rosin. Comes with a very nice non-original case, likely purchase in the 70's but in good condition and a high quality bow. There is one small crack by the treble side F hole that was repaired decades ago, but it is closed and completely stable. There is normal playing wear, dents and dings, but all can be easily viewed in the pictures. The violin has very nice clear tone, amazing volume and excellent sustain. The neck and peg head are solid figured maple and the back and sides are a highly figured maple laminate that is the signature of this fabled line of vintage violins. Made from a solid piece of old growth Engleman spruce, the top has long straight grain that is very tight. It has been played, well cared for and has a voice that can only be produced over 8 decades of joy filled playing. This violin had one owner who purchased this violin in 1941 and kept it within his family until 2018. There are likely only a few hundred remaining and most are in private collections.

Gibson violins where only made from 1938-44 and in very limited numbers. Gibson began making Violins in the late 1930's as WWII had disrupted the import of violins from the most of the European continent and Japan.

This V15 Gibson violin was made at the original Gibson factory in Kalamazoo Michigan in July of 1940. A truly rare piece of American musical history.

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