Frank's Fiddle Photos/Fiddle Showcase/170

#170 is a 4-string Strad model that was completed in August 2009 as part of a wood worker’s project initiated by Representative Max Black, District 15, Boise, Idaho. A beautiful piece of red oak that was harvested from a tree planted at the Idaho Capitol building in 1891 by then President Benjamin Harrison was used for the back, sides, scroll and chinrest. The top wood is Idaho Engelmann spruce that Frank harvested near McCall, Idaho.

Never having used red oak for a fiddle back, Frank found this to be an intriguing project. The oak has rather unique characteristics and was much easier to carve than he had anticipated. Frank wasn’t sure how the tonal qualities of this wood would compare to the maple and other woods he normally uses for his instrument backs. He was pleasantly surprised to find that the instrument produced a very clear, sweet tone, had good volume, and the projection was amazing.

Click HERE for complete details on this project and learn where this instrument will be displayed.

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170.jpg - #170 is a 4-string Strad model that was completed in August 2009 as part of a wood worker’s project initiated by Representative Max Black, District 15, Boise, Idaho. A beautiful piece of red oak that was harvested from a tree planted at the Idaho Capitol building in 1891 by then President Benjamin Harrison was used for the back, sides, scroll and chinrest. The top wood is Idaho Engelmann spruce that Frank harvested near McCall, Idaho. Never having used red oak for a fiddle back, Frank found this to be an intriguing project. The oak has rather unique characteristics and was much easier to carve than he had anticipated. Frank wasn’t sure how the tonal qualities of this wood would compare to the maple and other woods he normally uses for his instrument backs. He was pleasantly surprised to find that the instrument produced a very clear, sweet tone, had good volume, and the projection was amazing. Click HERE for complete details on this project and learn where this instrument will be displayed.

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