Violinmaker Tschu Ho Lee

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Violinmaker Tschu Ho Lee (1932.11.21-2024.1.4) Founder of the Chicago School of Violin Making. Biography Born in Hwanghae Province in 1932 Graduated from Hongik University, Sculpture major in 1958 Violinist in the Army Symphony Orchestra Member of the KBS Symphony Violin Section Graduated from the Mittenwald National Violin Making School in Germany in 1967 First Korean to obtain the Meister (master craftsman) qualification for instrument making from the German government in 1968 1975 Kenneth Warren & son violin making school…

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String Instrument Setup – Bridge

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String Instrument Setup – The bridge receives the vibration of the strings and transmits that vibration to the instrument. It also supports the tension of the strings while creating the string height and spacing for comfortable bowing during performance. Thus, the bridge is an important part that affects the player's playing convenience and sound, but it is also the only part where instrument repair specialists can engrave their names after the work. As such, it is the most important and meticulously handled part in instrument setup work…

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MVAK String Instrument Exhibition

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Korea Maestro Violin Makers Association Exhibition May 26 (Mon) – June 1 (Sun) for one week. Gallery, opposite Seoul Arts Center, Seocho-dong, Banpo-daero 5, 1st floor. For this exhibition, we are showcasing violins made in 2025 and a 3/4 violin made in 2020. A concert featuring the exhibited instruments will be held on Saturday afternoon.

X-Ray Instrument Status Check Service Launched

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X-Ray Instrument Condition Report Service Launch! Be sure to check when purchasing an instrument. X-Ray Condition Report! The first instrument condition check service in Korea using X-Ray has been launched. Unlike traditional instrument condition reports that only describe the visible condition of an instrument, this is the only instrument condition check service in Korea that allows for detailed inspection of the instrument's interior using X-Ray. The X-Ray Condition Report can also be used if you are curious about the health of an instrument you own...

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How to order an instrument

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How to Order an Instrument: For new instruments, you can purchase a pre-made one, but we recommend ordering a custom-made instrument that takes into account the player's physical condition and desired tone. At Kim's Strings, we have three violins with different sounds prepared, and you can play these instruments yourself to feel the differences, making it easy to understand the structure of an instrument that suits you. The dimensions of the instrument are very subtle...

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OLD VIOLINS

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When discussing string instruments like violins, we often encounter the term ‘old violins." While the word "old" might literally refer to instruments of considerable age, it seems to also imply instruments that possess value beyond mere antiquity. Let us explore what exactly constitutes an "old" instrument and the value it represents. In 16th century Italy...

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