-- I finished the article on tools in the repair of bows. Today (almost a month later) I am writing a new one. This time, how would I make a homemade violin bow... which, honestly, is a silly idea. Violin bows are so refined, unique and precise that the notion of making a "homemade" bow is silly. However, based on some research, I ask myself what were early bows if not homemade? I find an answer. For an ideal reference I have a book originally published 1882-1884 in the UK written by Ed. Heron-Allen "Violin - Making as it was, and is." Off to draft an article. Happy Day!
I spent a lot of time at a little bar near this torre de oro in Sevilla. Tried to get more information about Gonzalo Queipo (uncle) so that I could learn about my grandfather, Benigno. What I learned is that you cannot just go places and find things out... doors are not automatically opened. Lots of preparation is necessary. Contacts via mail and perhaps a few letters of introduction. If only Jack Walsh were alive. I know he would have great advice for how to proceed. The area is beautiful and hopefully I will have the opportunity to return someday and finish what I started.