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<p>The mold of the violin is always the starting point for a professional instrument. All the production and design of the mold of the Academia Cremonensis is rigorously carried out in Cremona, where expert luthiers reproduce the forms of the past, in order to guarantee the quality of each kit.                                                                                                                                                                                        This Deluxe Pattern set includes an inside mold that is 15mm thick made of 11 birch ply wood.  The set contains all templates for plate outline, neck (scroll) template, f-hole template including the f-hole position, upper and lower blocks, corner blocks and complete arching templates for top and back.  Also included is a brief history of the maker and model with a color photo.</p> <p>The models available are:</p> <p>-  Antonio Stradivari 1715 Cremonese </p> <p>- Antonio Stradivari 1716 Messiah</p> <p>- Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesu' 1733 Kreisler </p> <p>- Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesu' 1743 Cannone </p> <p>- Nicolò Amati 1649 Alard</p> <p></p> <p><iframe width="250" height="250" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/F96tAeU2g5Q" frameborder="0"></iframe></p>
010.002
Violin Internal Molds Kit Violin Internal Molds Kit
€113.85
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027.002
CHISAKA Set of 5 Scrapers CHISAKA Set of 5 Scrapers
€19.59
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038.001
Set of Purfling for Violin-Viola-Cello Set of Purfling for...
€4.02
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001.015
Blocks & Linings Set - Violin Blocks & Linings Set - Violin
€5.66
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-gb" xml:lang="en-gb">Grandi Liutai Italiani carries the finest quality of Platinum shellac available and guarantee its as the best quality on the market.</span></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-gb" xml:lang="en-gb">Shellac is the purified, processed crude Seedlac.</span></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-gb" xml:lang="en-gb">Dewaxed Platinum Shellac Flakes has very little colour.<span>  </span>It is primarily used as a clear coat in order to reveal the natural colour of the wood. It allows the natural colour to show through. </span></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-gb" xml:lang="en-gb">It has a wonderful clarity and depth of shine.<span>  </span>It will produce one of the most beautiful finishes in violinmaking. Platinum is one of the most popular colours for bringing out the natural colour of exotic hardwoods.<span>  </span>Platinum Shellac gives the wood a little amber colour and is the 1st lightest colour available on the market.</span></p><p></p>
045.100
Shellac Platinum Bleached and Wax-free - 100 g Shellac Platinum Bleached...
€4.02
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<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Lato, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;">The counterform “La Stabile” is a classic of our production. Born over 20 years ago from an idea of ​​a Cremonese luthier, it was then redesigned and implemented over time following the many tips of the luthiers who use it.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Lato, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;">The basic idea of ​​this simple design is to keep the top or back of the violin tightly in the stops, without damaging the profile. Starting from this concept we have created a mechanics that pushes on the edges diagonally, and not sideways (like all other counterforms in the market) where the grain of the wood is fragile.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Lato, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;">Solid Finnish birch plywood and other simple but high-quality materials are ideal to ensure that this indispensable tool remains strong and stable over decades, especially for luthiers who use it daily.</span></span></span></p> <p></p> <p><iframe width="250" height="250" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IQOg7u6L0xc" frameborder="0"></iframe></p>
029.005
La Stabile La Stabile
€50.00
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-gb" xml:lang="en-gb">Shellac is the purified, processed crude Seedlac.</span></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-gb" xml:lang="en-gb">Dewaxed Ruby Shellac is very rare and hard to find.<span>  </span>It produces a stunning deep reddish mahogany looking tone on most lighter woods.<span>  </span>It is highly desirable for preparation of modern varnishes and antique restorations.<span>  </span>It is a very popular shade for a warm looking general finish on light to medium woods.<span>  </span>It will produce one of the most beautiful finishes in violinmaking. Our Ruby shellac is also dewaxed.<span>  </span>This provides the advantage of being fully compatible with most of other natural resins. It has a wonderful clarity and depth of shine.</span></p><p></p>
045.101
Shellac Ruby Wax-free - 100 g Shellac Ruby Wax-free - 100 g
€4.02
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">The finest quality smoothing and polishing material </span></p><p></p> <p><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:11pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri, 'sans-serif';" xml:lang="en-us">Micro-Mesh is excellent for intermediate sanding between coats of paint, retouching and fine finishing work on wood, plastic, plexiglass, and metal surfaces, including polishing. For irregular and curved surfaces also. The abrasive particles are suspended in a silicon matrix strongly bound to a thin, highly flexible textile basis, so that no residual remain on the finished surface. Micro-Mesh can be used dry, with water, or with petroleum, and is very long-lasting under normal wear.</span></p>
031.001
MICRO-MESH - 80 cm x 15,3 cm MICRO-MESH - 80 cm x 15,3 cm
€2.30
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  • Violin Internal Molds Kit
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    <p>The mold of the violin is always the starting point for a professional instrument. All the production and design of the mold of the Academia Cremonensis is rigorously carried out in Cremona, where expert luthiers reproduce the forms of the past, in order to guarantee the quality of each kit.                                                                                                                                                                                        This Deluxe Pattern set includes an inside mold that is 15mm thick made of 11 birch ply wood.  The set contains all templates for plate outline, neck (scroll) template, f-hole template including the f-hole position, upper and lower blocks, corner blocks and complete arching templates for top and back.  Also included is a brief history of the maker and model with a color photo.</p> <p>The models available are:</p> <p>-  Antonio Stradivari 1715 Cremonese </p> <p>- Antonio Stradivari 1716 Messiah</p> <p>- Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesu' 1733 Kreisler </p> <p>- Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesu' 1743 Cannone </p> <p>- Nicolò Amati 1649 Alard</p> <p></p> <p><iframe width="250" height="250" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/F96tAeU2g5Q" frameborder="0"></iframe></p>
    010.002
    Violin Internal Molds Kit

    Violin Internal Molds Kit

    €113.85

    The only set in the market that contains all templates for plate outline, neck (scroll) template, f-hole template including the f-hole position, upper and lower blocks, corner blocks and complete arching templates for top and back and a brief history of the maker and model with a color photo.

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  • CHISAKA Set of 5 Scrapers
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    027.002
    CHISAKA Set of 5 Scrapers

    CHISAKA Set of 5 Scrapers

    €19.59
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  • Set of Purfling for...
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    038.001
    Set of Purfling for Violin-Viola-Cello

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    €4.02
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  • Blocks & Linings Set - Violin
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    001.015
    Blocks & Linings Set - Violin

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  • Shellac Platinum Bleached...
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    <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-gb" xml:lang="en-gb">Grandi Liutai Italiani carries the finest quality of Platinum shellac available and guarantee its as the best quality on the market.</span></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-gb" xml:lang="en-gb">Shellac is the purified, processed crude Seedlac.</span></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-gb" xml:lang="en-gb">Dewaxed Platinum Shellac Flakes has very little colour.<span>  </span>It is primarily used as a clear coat in order to reveal the natural colour of the wood. It allows the natural colour to show through. </span></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-gb" xml:lang="en-gb">It has a wonderful clarity and depth of shine.<span>  </span>It will produce one of the most beautiful finishes in violinmaking. Platinum is one of the most popular colours for bringing out the natural colour of exotic hardwoods.<span>  </span>Platinum Shellac gives the wood a little amber colour and is the 1st lightest colour available on the market.</span></p><p></p>
    045.100
    Shellac Platinum Bleached and Wax-free - 100 g

    Shellac Platinum...

    €4.02
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  • La Stabile
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    <p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Lato, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;">The counterform “La Stabile” is a classic of our production. Born over 20 years ago from an idea of ​​a Cremonese luthier, it was then redesigned and implemented over time following the many tips of the luthiers who use it.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Lato, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;">The basic idea of ​​this simple design is to keep the top or back of the violin tightly in the stops, without damaging the profile. Starting from this concept we have created a mechanics that pushes on the edges diagonally, and not sideways (like all other counterforms in the market) where the grain of the wood is fragile.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Lato, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;">Solid Finnish birch plywood and other simple but high-quality materials are ideal to ensure that this indispensable tool remains strong and stable over decades, especially for luthiers who use it daily.</span></span></span></p> <p></p> <p><iframe width="250" height="250" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IQOg7u6L0xc" frameborder="0"></iframe></p>
    029.005
    La Stabile

    La Stabile

    €50.00
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  • Shellac Ruby Wax-free - 100 g
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    <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-gb" xml:lang="en-gb">Shellac is the purified, processed crude Seedlac.</span></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-gb" xml:lang="en-gb">Dewaxed Ruby Shellac is very rare and hard to find.<span>  </span>It produces a stunning deep reddish mahogany looking tone on most lighter woods.<span>  </span>It is highly desirable for preparation of modern varnishes and antique restorations.<span>  </span>It is a very popular shade for a warm looking general finish on light to medium woods.<span>  </span>It will produce one of the most beautiful finishes in violinmaking. Our Ruby shellac is also dewaxed.<span>  </span>This provides the advantage of being fully compatible with most of other natural resins. It has a wonderful clarity and depth of shine.</span></p><p></p>
    045.101
    Shellac Ruby Wax-free - 100 g

    Shellac Ruby Wax-free...

    €4.02
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  • MICRO-MESH - 80 cm x 15,3 cm
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    <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">The finest quality smoothing and polishing material </span></p><p></p> <p><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:11pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri, 'sans-serif';" xml:lang="en-us">Micro-Mesh is excellent for intermediate sanding between coats of paint, retouching and fine finishing work on wood, plastic, plexiglass, and metal surfaces, including polishing. For irregular and curved surfaces also. The abrasive particles are suspended in a silicon matrix strongly bound to a thin, highly flexible textile basis, so that no residual remain on the finished surface. Micro-Mesh can be used dry, with water, or with petroleum, and is very long-lasting under normal wear.</span></p>
    031.001
    MICRO-MESH - 80 cm x 15,3 cm

    MICRO-MESH - 80 cm x...

    €2.30
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  • FILLERWOOD Spruce/Maple...
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    050.001
    FILLERWOOD Spruce/Maple Colour - 100 g

    FILLERWOOD...

    €4.02
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  • Bassbar Frame
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    <p lang="en-gb" style="line-height:150%;" xml:lang="en-gb"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Lato, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;">Since 2004, Grandi Liutai Italiani Original Basbar Frame is the choice of luthiers and restorers as it provides an indispensable support for gluing the bassbar without altering the straightness of every violin, viola and cello top. The spruce top of the stringed instruments is particularly flexible and even the slightest pressure can deform it when gluing the bassbar. The method used by many experts is to lock the board to our Original Frame while fitting and gluing the bassbar in order to avoid any twisting.</span></span></span></p> <p lang="en-gb" style="line-height:150%;" xml:lang="en-gb"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Lato, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;">We have noticed that many luthiers use our frame also for some phases of restoration of the top or back in which it is essential to keep the part to be restored flat.</span></span></span></p> <p style="line-height:150%;"></p> <p style="line-height:150%;"></p> <p lang="en-gb" style="line-height:150%;" xml:lang="en-gb"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Lato, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;">Material and workmanship are 100% Made in Italy</span></span></span></p> <p><iframe width="250" height="250" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NpP-_k_vvCg" frameborder="0"></iframe></p>
    029.010
    Bassbar Frame

    Bassbar Frame

    €23.77

    Since 2004, Grandi Liutai Italiani Original Bassbar Frame is the choice of luthiers and restorers as it provides an indispensable support for gluing the bassbar without altering the straightness of every violin, viola and cello top.

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  • Amber Colophony - 100 g
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    <p class="MsoNormal"><span>The Amber Colophony is prepared by exposing Amber to a short-term temperature which occurs in vacuum, coupled with the simultaneous separation of the gaseous and liquid elimination products, results in the formation of a particularly high-quality rosin which is free from extraneous substances and is particularly suitable for the production of oil varnishes. </span><span lang="it" xml:lang="it">The reaction takes place at 300-450 Celsius.</span></p><p></p>
    045.103
    Amber Colophony - 100 g

    Amber Colophony - 100 g

    €10.57
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  • Nero³ - 50 ml
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    <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Nero³ <span> </span>Original water-based concentrated extract for Ebony parts.</span></p><p>This wonderful blend of pigments penetrates the wood quickly and perfectly masks the light grain of every wood already from the first applications. For permanent colouring processes, leaves a natural deep black on all wood parts such as Pegs, Fingerboards, Sadles and Nuts!</p><p>Application- clean item thoroughly, remove grease and grime including old sealer or polish.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Sponge on light coats. Let dry in between coats until Ebony is totally black.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Coverage approx. 180+ applications .<span>  </span>Professional Use.</span></p><p>Designed by violinmakers with built-in applicator sponge.  50ml bottles</p><p><br /></p><p></p>
    045.085
    Nero³ - 50 ml

    Nero³ - 50 ml

    €8.11


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