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He got Given an Amazing 190 year old Violin... but It Needed Work... A lot of work...

Ask Olaf the Violinmaker • July 26, 2025

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The channel for enthusiastic string players... Do you want to get the best out of your violin, viola, cello or double bass? Expert violin maker and restorer Olaf Grawert will show you how your instrument works and how you can get it playing at its best.

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