CELLO MAKING VIDEOS
The Cello Maker is a beautiful film about Robin’s work, made by the Academy of Ancient Music. You’ll also find a range of short videos giving an insight into different stages of the cello making process and a Violin Society of America seminar in which Robin, Samuel Zygmuntowicz and Andrew Ryan discuss their approach to set up and sound adjustment. The sound quality will be best if you use headphones or good speakers.
The Cello Maker: a film about Robin Aitchison made by the Academy of Ancient Music in 2019
Photo sequence of Robin Aitchison carving a Montagnana scroll copy
Robin Aitchison thicknessing a cello front
Robin Aitchison finishing the f holes on a Montagnana copy
Robin Aitchison cutting final Montagnana shavings
Robin Aitchison gluing up the centre joint on a maple back
Robin Aitchison, Andrew Ryan and Samuel Zygmuntowicz discuss the process they go through in setting up instruments for sound.