VIOLIN SOCIETY OF AMERICA (VSA)
Tables 408 and 410, Minneapolis, MN
GAIATONE
Please allow two weeks for your order to be processed.
Luthier workshops will find GaiaTone an economically and visually similar alternative to ebony. GaiaTone fingerboards are sufficiently porous to bind with hide glues. The stock shape can be adjusted with sandpaper, rasps, and planes along the top and bottom surfaces. The dark, black color is consistent throughout the product. GaiaTone fittings have similar technical specifications to ebony, but are more stable. GaiaTone fittings are available in non-black colors as well for kids, rockstars and players desiring an alternative look and personality.
GaiaTone Fittings are milled in Vermont, USA. Fingerboards have scoop, undercuts, rounded edges---ready to install.Currently available in solid black. Custom Colors are Available (See images). Please fill out the form and let us know your requirements.
Currently available in solid black. Custom Colors are Available (See images). Please fill out the form and let us know your requirements.
Please allow two weeks for your order to be processed.
Luthier workshops will find GaiaTone an economically and visually similar alternative to ebony. GaiaTone fingerboards are sufficiently porous to bind with hide glues. The stock shape can be adjusted with sandpaper, rasps, and planes along the top and bottom surfaces. The dark, black color is consistent throughout the product. GaiaTone fittings have similar technical specifications to ebony, but are more stable. GaiaTone fittings are available in non-black colors as well for kids, rockstars and players desiring an alternative look and personality.
GaiaTone Fittings are milled in Vermont, USA. Fingerboards have scoop, undercuts, rounded edges---ready to install.
Currently available in solid black. Custom Colors are Available (See images). Please fill out the form and let us know your requirements.
Please allow two weeks for your order to be processed.
Luthier workshops will find GaiaTone an economically and visually similar alternative to ebony. GaiaTone fingerboards are sufficiently porous to bind with hide glues. The stock shape can be adjusted with sandpaper, rasps, and planes along the top and bottom surfaces. The dark, black color is consistent throughout the product. GaiaTone fittings have similar technical specifications to ebony, but are more stable. GaiaTone fittings are available in non-black colors as well for kids, rockstars and players desiring an alternative look and personality.
GaiaTone Fittings are milled in Vermont, USA. Fingerboards have scoop, undercuts, rounded edges---ready to install.
Currently available in solid black. Custom Colors are Available (See images). Please fill out the form and let us know your requirements.
Call for wholesale pricing. Only fingerboard (bass not included)
Please allow two weeks for your order to be processed.
Luthier workshops will find GaiaTone an economically and visually similar alternative to ebony. GaiaTone fingerboards are sufficiently porous to bind with hide glues. The stock shape can be adjusted with sandpaper, rasps, and planes along the top and bottom surfaces. The dark, black color is consistent throughout the product. GaiaTone fittings have similar technical specifications to ebony, but are harder, require less adjustments and are more stable.
GaiaTone Fittings are milled in Vermont, USA. Fingerboards have scoop, undercuts, rounded edges---ready to install.
Currently available in Black Color. Please fill out the form and let us know your requirements.
Please allow two weeks for your order to be processed.
Luthier workshops will find GaiaTone an economically and visually similar alternative to ebony. GaiaTone fingerboards are sufficiently porous to bind with hide glues. The stock shape can be adjusted with sandpaper, rasps, and planes along the top and bottom surfaces. The dark, black color is consistent throughout the product. GaiaTone fittings have similar technical specifications to ebony, but are more stable. GaiaTone fittings are available in non-black colors as well for kids, rockstars and players desiring an alternative look and personality.
GaiaTone Fittings are milled in Vermont, USA. Fingerboards have scoop, undercuts, rounded edges---ready to install.
Currently available in solid black. Custom Colors are Available (See images). Please fill out the form and let us know your requirements.
Please allow two weeks for your order to be processed.
Luthier workshops will find GaiaTone an economically and visually similar alternative to ebony. GaiaTone fingerboards are sufficiently porous to bind with hide glues. The stock shape can be adjusted with sandpaper, rasps, and planes along the top and bottom surfaces. The dark, black color is consistent throughout the product. GaiaTone fittings have similar technical specifications to ebony, but are more stable. GaiaTone fittings are available in non-black colors as well for kids, rockstars and players desiring an alternative look and personality.
GaiaTone Fittings are milled in Vermont, USA. Fingerboards have scoop, undercuts, rounded edges---ready to install.
Currently available in solid black. Custom Colors are Available (See images). Please fill out the form and let us know your requirements.
Please allow two weeks for your order to be processed.
Made from our GaiaTone material, these nuts and saddles are made to match perfectly the GaiaTone fingerboards. Black as ebony and adaptable to all workshop tools. Takes Hide Glues. GaiaTone is made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper with a bio-resin binder. No petroleum, bakelite, or other pheno-formadehyde material: completely sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Please allow two weeks for your order to be processed.
Made from our GaiaTone material, these nuts and saddles are made to match perfectly the GaiaTone fingerboards. Black as ebony and adaptable to all workshop tools. Takes Hide Glues. GaiaTone is made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper with a bio-resin binder. No petroleum, bakelite or other pheno-formadehyde material: completely sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Please allow two weeks for your order to be processed.
Made from our GaiaTone material, these nuts and saddles are made to match perfectly the GaiaTone fingerboards. Black as ebony and adaptable to all workshop tools. Takes Hide Glues. GaiaTone is made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper with a bio-resin binder. No petroleum, bakelite or other pheno-formadehyde material: completely sustainable and environmentally friendly.
TOOLS
Note: Please buy the insert separately.
We provide custom carbide inserts and stainless steel holders to make your planes super-hard and super durable! Reducing the need for re-sharpening, these carbide inserts make planing any material, including GaiaTone, a breeze reducing wear and tear on your blades. The insert comes in two parts: an adaptor for the plane, and replaceable blades that can be switched as they dull with minimal expense. Each blade attachment can be flipped for double life! We designed these inserts for use with our GaiaTone material which is very hard, but they are great for all purposes: ebony, Sonowood, GaiaTone, and many other workshop applications. Currently, we have models available for select Lie Nielsen and Veritas planes but we are working to create similar adapters for many more models!
Now Available:Carbide insert resharpening service. Resharpen your carbide inserts for half the cost, extending the life of your cutting tools. Send us your blades, and we'll do the rest.
Note: Please buy the insert separately.
We provide custom carbide inserts and stainless steel holders to make your planes super-hard and super durable! Reducing the need for re-sharpening, these carbide inserts make planing any material, including GaiaTone, a breeze reducing wear and tear on your blades. The insert comes in two parts: an adaptor for the plane, and replaceable blades that can be switched as they dull with minimal expense. Each blade attachment can be flipped for double life! We designed these inserts for use with our GaiaTone material which is very hard, but they are great for all purposes: ebony, Sonowood, GaiaTone, and many other workshop applications. Currently, we have models available for select Lie Nielsen and Veritas planes but we are working to create similar adapters for many more models!
Now Available:Carbide insert resharpening service. Resharpen your carbide inserts for half the cost, extending the life of your cutting tools. Send us your blades, and we'll do the rest.
Note: If you don’t have a holder, please buy the holder separately.
We provide custom carbide inserts and stainless steel holders to make your planes super-hard and super durable! Reducing the need for re-sharpening, these carbide inserts make planing any material, including GaiaTone, a breeze reducing wear and tear on your blades. The insert comes in two parts: an adaptor for the plane, and replaceable blades that can be switched as they dull with minimal expense. Each blade attachment can be flipped for double life! We designed these inserts for use with our GaiaTone material which is very hard, but they are great for all purposes: ebony, Sonowood, GaiaTone, and many other workshop applications. Currently, we have models available for select Lie Nielsen and Veritas planes but we are working to create similar adapters for many more models!
Now Available:Carbide insert resharpening service. Resharpen your carbide inserts for half the cost, extending the life of your cutting tools. Send us your blades, and we'll do the rest.
Note: If you don’t have a holder, please buy the holder separately.
We provide custom carbide inserts and stainless steel holders to make your planes super-hard and super durable! Reducing the need for re-sharpening, these carbide inserts make planing any material, including GaiaTone, a breeze reducing wear and tear on your blades. The insert comes in two parts: an adaptor for the plane, and replaceable blades that can be switched as they dull with minimal expense. Each blade attachment can be flipped for double life! We designed these inserts for use with our GaiaTone material which is very hard, but they are great for all purposes: ebony, Sonowood, GaiaTone, and many other workshop applications. Currently, we have models available for select Lie Nielsen and Veritas planes but we are working to create similar adapters for many more models!
Now Available:Carbide insert resharpening service. Resharpen your carbide inserts for half the cost, extending the life of your cutting tools. Send us your blades, and we'll do the rest.
Please allow two weeks for your order to be processed.
Secure and precise instrument making and repair hinges on the right tools. Violin clamps are indispensable for luthiers providing the necessary pressure and stability for glueing. These simple lining clamps are an affordable option that utilizes clever design to offer unique benefits.
Free sliding clamping surface adjusts to the angle of the lining offering consistent even clamping pressure.
Plastic construction allows movement of the clamp body reducing the likelihood of over-clamping.
Large knurled thumbscrew reduces fatigue from clamping full rib structures.
Flat inner jaw distributes clamping pressure over a broader area.
Gentle curves prevent corners from marring linings or ribs.
Two variations, the “Outer Style” has a flat upper platen for use on convex surfaces. The “Inner Style” has both clamping faces curved for use on concave surfaces, especially useful on C-Bouts.
Dimensions:
Violin/Viola
Jaw Opening: 6.5mm
Jaw Depth: 11mm
Clamp Width: 9mm
Cello
Jaw Opening: 9mm
Jaw Depth: 16mm
Clamp Width: 12mm
The set of 100 includes 80 Outside Model clamps and 20 Inside Model clamps and is ideal for clamping one full violin. You can purchase a full set or in groups of 20.
Carbide Insert Sharpening Service
Extend the Life of Your Carbide Inserts and Support Sustainability
The cost is per-blade service.
Don't discard your worn carbide inserts! Our professional sharpening service offers a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution to keep your tools performing at their best. We believe in sustainability, and reusing your existing blades is a smart way to minimize waste and maximize your investment.
Why Choose Our Sharpening Service?
Sustainability: Reduce waste and contribute to a greener planet by extending the lifespan of your carbide inserts.
Cost-Effective: For just $15 per insert, revitalize your tools and avoid the expense of purchasing new ones.
Precision Sharpening: Our expert technician ensure precise and consistent sharpening for optimal cutting performance.
Convenient Service: Simply send us your inserts, and we'll handle the rest.
How It Works:
Place a Service Request: Initiate your sharpening service by adding service to your cart and placing an online service order request.
Package Your Inserts: Carefully package your carbide inserts for safe transit.
Mail Your Inserts: Send your package to:
V. Richelieu
5 Green Tree Drive, Unit B
South Burlington, Vermont - 05403
Expert Sharpening: Our skilled technician will sharpen your inserts to their original cutting edge.
Return Shipment: We will return your sharpened inserts promptly.
Invest in sustainability and save money with our carbide insert sharpening service. Place your service request today!
SONOWOOD
Please allow two weeks for your order to be processed.
Sonowood is a natural wood product that compresses common, sustainably harvested, species into beautiful wood that has the strength and tonal response of traditional ebony. Ebony woods are, threatened or endangered and Vermont Violins is proud to offer this beautiful and effective alternative to violin makers throughout the USA. We use Sonowood on our own V. Richelieu instruments with great effect.
Note: Please contact for availability.
Please allow two weeks for your order to be processed.
Sonowood is a natural wood product that compresses common, sustainably harvested, species into beautiful wood that has the strength and tonal response of traditional ebony. Ebony woods are, threatened or endangered and Vermont Violins is proud to offer this beautiful and effective alternative to violin makers throughout the USA. We use Sonowood on our own V. Richelieu instruments with great effect.
Please allow two weeks for your order to be processed.
Sonowood is a natural wood product that compresses common, sustainably harvested, species into beautiful wood that has the strength and tonal response of traditional ebony. Ebony woods are, threatened or endangered and Vermont Violins is proud to offer this beautiful and effective alternative to violin makers throughout the USA. We use Sonowood on our own V. Richelieu instruments with great effect.
Please allow two weeks for your order to be processed.
Sonowood is a natural wood product that compresses common, sustainably harvested, species into beautiful wood that has the strength and tonal response of traditional ebony. Ebony woods are, threatened or endangered and Vermont Violins is proud to offer this beautiful and effective alternative to violin makers throughout the USA. We use Sonowood on our own V. Richelieu instruments with great effect.
Please allow two weeks for your order to be processed.
Sonowood is a natural wood product that compresses common, sustainably harvested, species into beautiful wood that has the strength and tonal response of traditional ebony. Ebony woods are, threatened or endangered and Vermont Violins is proud to offer this beautiful and effective alternative to violin makers throughout the USA. We use Sonowood on our own V. Richelieu instruments with great effect.
Please contact for Availability.
Please allow two weeks for your order to be processed.
Sonowood is a natural wood product that compresses common, sustainably harvested, species into beautiful wood that has the strength and tonal response of traditional ebony. Ebony woods are, threatened or endangered and Vermont Violins is proud to offer this beautiful and effective alternative to violin makers throughout the USA. We use Sonowood on our own V. Richelieu instruments with great effect.
Please allow two weeks for your order to be processed.
Sonowood is a natural wood product that compresses common, sustainably harvested, species into beautiful wood that has the strength and tonal response of traditional ebony. Ebony woods are, threatened or endangered and Vermont Violins is proud to offer this beautiful and effective alternative to violin makers throughout the USA. We use Sonowood on our own V. Richelieu instruments with great effect.
Please contact for Availability.
Ebony-alternative Sonowood Bow Frog blocks. Sonowood carves just like ebony, has a refined and beautiful appearance and is as durable as traditional wood -- but is made from compressed wood sustainably sourced in Europe.
Please allow two weeks for your order to be processed.
Sonowood is a natural wood product that compresses common, sustainably harvested, species into beautiful wood that has the strength and tonal response of traditional ebony. Ebony woods are, threatened or endangered and Vermont Violins is proud to offer this beautiful and effective alternative to violin makers throughout the USA. We use Sonowood on our own V. Richelieu instruments with great effect.
Please allow two weeks for your order to be processed.
Sonowood is a natural wood product that compresses common, sustainably harvested, species into beautiful wood that has the strength and tonal response of traditional ebony. Ebony woods are, threatened or endangered and Vermont Violins is proud to offer this beautiful and effective alternative to violin makers throughout the USA. We use Sonowood on our own V. Richelieu instruments with great effect.
Contact for Availability.
Ebony-alternative Sonowood Bow Frog blocks. Sonowood carves just like ebony, has a refined and beautiful appearance and is as durable as traditional wood -- but is made from compressed wood sustainably sourced in Europe.
Ebony-alternative Sonowood blanks. Sonowood carves just like ebony, has a refined and beautiful appearance and is as durable as traditional wood -- but is made from compressed wood sustainably sourced in Europe.
SUSTAINABLE TONEWOODS
Craft exceptional violins with Tonewoods Switzerland's premium European Spruce, sustainably sourced from FSC-certified forests. Master grade is air-dried with a straight grain and no run-out. Tonewoods Switzerland is committed to environmental responsibility, utilizing bio petroleum on their machines as well as organic lubricant that degrades much faster in nature than conventional lubricants. These practices adhere to both FSC regulations and Swiss sustainable harvesting laws. Discover the difference that truly sustainable tonewood makes in your instrument.
Craft exceptional violins with Tonewoods Switzerland's premium European Spruce, sustainably sourced from FSC-certified forests. AAA is a very high-quality wood. It possesses excellent characteristics that are suitable for high-end instruments. Tonewoods Switzerland is committed to environmental responsibility, utilizing bio petroleum on their machines as well as organic lubricant that degrades much faster in nature than conventional lubricants. These practices adhere to both FSC regulations and Swiss sustainable harvesting laws. Discover the difference that truly sustainable tonewood makes in your instrument.
Craft exceptional violins with Tonewoods Switzerland's premium European Spruce, sustainably sourced from FSC-certified forests. AAA is a very high-quality wood. It possesses excellent characteristics that are suitable for high-end instruments. Committed to environmental responsibility, they use petroleum-free practices and adhere to Swiss sustainable harvesting laws. Experience unmatched quality and support for your lutherie needs with Tonewoods Switzerland.
Craft exceptional violins with Tonewoods Switzerland's premium European Spruce, sustainably sourced from FSC-certified forests. AAA is a very high-quality wood. It possesses excellent characteristics that are suitable for high-end instruments. Tonewoods Switzerland is committed to environmental responsibility, utilizing bio petroleum on their machines as well as organic lubricant that degrades much faster in nature than conventional lubricants. These practices adhere to both FSC regulations and Swiss sustainable harvesting laws. Discover the difference that truly sustainable tonewood makes in your instrument.
Craft exceptional violins with Tonewoods Switzerland's premium European Spruce, sustainably sourced from FSC-certified forests. Master grade is air-dried with a straight grain and no run-out. Tonewoods Switzerland is committed to environmental responsibility, utilizing bio petroleum on their machines as well as organic lubricant that degrades much faster in nature than conventional lubricants. These practices adhere to both FSC regulations and Swiss sustainable harvesting laws. Discover the difference that truly sustainable tonewood makes in your instrument.
Craft exceptional violins with Tonewoods Switzerland's premium Maple, sustainably sourced from FSC-certified forests. The master grade is air-dried with a straight grain and no run-out. Committed to environmental responsibility, they use petroleum-free practices and adhere to Swiss sustainable harvesting laws. Experience unmatched quality and support for your lutherie needs with Tonewoods Switzerland.
Sustainable Woods From the Coquille Indian Tribe For Violins (Back + Ribs)
This package includes high-quality wood for the back and ribs.
Maple From the Coquille Nation. Each piece of wood is carefully dried Big Leaf Maple, Acer macrophyllum, grown and harvested on the Coquille Nation Reservation near Portland, Oregon. The wood is highly figured, with strong tonality and rich tonal response. The figure is dramatic. All wood harvested from the Reservation is certified Sustainable by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and is dried and cut by an FSC-certified Sawyer. The drying technique utilizes a low-heat vacuum, perfect for fine instrument making. Proceeds from the sale of the wood go to support civil services of the Reservation (schools, hospital roads etc.) and gene cloning is used to replace each felled tree.
The myrtle wood has a mossy green gold hue with large figured flame like a watercolor painting. The species Umbellulria californica is also known as California Bay Laurel. It is an evergreen hardwood tree native to California and the southern Oregon coast. It is the only species in the genus Umbellularia! The tree’s Tonewood property has been popular with guitar makers, but less well known in the violin world.
Craft exceptional violins with Tonewoods Switzerland's premium European Spruce, sustainably sourced from FSC-certified forests. AA is a very good-quality wood. It possesses excellent characteristics that are suitable for high-end instruments. Tonewoods Switzerland is committed to environmental responsibility, utilizing bio petroleum on their machines as well as organic lubricant that degrades much faster in nature than conventional lubricants. These practices adhere to both FSC regulations and Swiss sustainable harvesting laws. Discover the difference that truly sustainable tonewood makes in your instrument.
Sustainable Woods From Coquille Indian Tribe For Violins and Violas (Scroll Block)
This package includes high-quality wood for the scroll and neck.
Maple From the Coquille Nation. Each piece of wood is carefully dried Big Leaf Maple, Acer macrophyllum, grown and harvested on the Coquille Nation Reservation near Portland, Oregon. The wood is highly figured, with strong tonality and rich tonal response. The figure is dramatic. All wood harvested from the Reservation is certified Sustainable by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and is dried and cut by an FSC-certified Sawyer. The drying technique utilizes a low-heat vacuum, perfect for fine instrument making. Proceeds from the sale of the wood go to support civil services of the Reservation (schools, hospital roads etc.) and gene cloning is used to replace each felled tree.
The myrtle wood has a mossy green gold hue with large figured flame like a watercolor painting. The species Umbellulria californica is also known as California Bay Laurel. It is an evergreen hardwood tree native to California and the southern Oregon coast. It is the only species in the genus Umbellularia! The tree’s Tonewood property has been popular with guitar makers, but less well known in the violin world.
Craft exceptional violins with Tonewoods Switzerland's premium European Spruce, sustainably sourced from FSC-certified forests. AAA is a good quality tonewood with desirable properties, and slightly less optimal acoustic characteristics compared to MA. It is still very suitable for violin making. Tonewoods Switzerland is committed to environmental responsibility, utilizing bio petroleum on their machines as well as organic lubricant that degrades much faster in nature than conventional lubricants. These practices adhere to both FSC regulations and Swiss sustainable harvesting laws. Discover the difference that truly sustainable tonewood makes in your instrument.
Craft exceptional violins with Tonewoods Switzerland's premium Maple, sustainably sourced from FSC-certified forests. The master grade is air-dried with a straight grain and no run-out. Committed to environmental responsibility, they use petroleum-free practices and adhere to Swiss sustainable harvesting laws. Experience unmatched quality and support for your lutherie needs with Tonewoods Switzerland.
Craft exceptional violins with Tonewoods Switzerland's premium European Spruce, sustainably sourced from FSC-certified forests. The Therm 1 is intended to improve the wood's stability and acoustic properties by removing moisture and resins. Committed to environmental responsibility, they use petroleum-free practices and adhere to Swiss sustainable harvesting laws. Experience unmatched quality and support for your lutherie needs with Tonewoods Switzerland.
Craft exceptional violins with Tonewoods Switzerland's premium European Spruce, sustainably sourced from FSC-certified forests. AA is a good quality tonewood with desirable properties, and slightly less optimal acoustic characteristics compared to AAA or MA. It is still very suitable for violin making. Tonewoods Switzerland is committed to environmental responsibility, utilizing bio petroleum on their machines as well as organic lubricant that degrades much faster in nature than conventional lubricants. These practices adhere to both FSC regulations and Swiss sustainable harvesting laws. Discover the difference that truly sustainable tonewood makes in your instrument.
Custom Fingerboard Request
Please fill out all of the fields in the form. If you are just changing one or two numbers from an existing model, you can reference that model’s page to get the numbers you don’t need to change.