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How to make a violin : The violin, its construction practically treated, 1892
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1HOW TO MAKE A VIOLIN,
3CHAPTER I.
5The Parts of the Violin.
7TAKEN to pieces, a violin would be found to consist of the following parts:
9Back . . . . 2 Pieces*
10Belly . . . . 2 "
11(5 Corners and 1 top and bottom blocks) 6 "
12Sides . . . . 6 "
13Side Linings . . . 12 "
14Bar . . . . 1 "
15Purflings . . . 24 "
17* The back is sometimes made in one piece. It is then called "a whole back." The same remark also applies to the belly.
18The purflings are the narrow black ornamental double lines running round the outer edge of the back and belly. They are sometimes omitted.
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