The Cannone-inspired Guarneri del Gesù is progressing. After completing the templates, mold and counter-forms, the ribs have been installed. Linings next, then on to the scroll as I like to have the scroll nearly-complete before beginning the plates. I’ll be re-creating the original scroll’s dimensions. Its a large scroll and a departure from the more Strad-style scroll I’ve previously created.
Il Canonne Scroll
How thick is the top and back plates of the cannon. I a 76 year old who makes violins for my grandkids. I have never been able to find anything on this. Thanks for any help. Bill Ragsdale
Hi Bill, the Cannone is famous for the thickness of its plates. The belly is 3.7mm and the back is 6.3mm at the thickest point in the center. There is a Strad poster with pictures and measurements, it is contained in a box set with a book and CD as well. The box set is called “Paganini’s Violin: It’s history, sound and photographs”. It appears the box set with poster is still available from some websites:
https://www.prestoclassical.co.uk/classical/products/7965960–paganinis-violin
Happy violin making!