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The Best of Trade Secrets 4

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The latest collection of articles from The Strad’s popular Trade Secrets section brings together methods for everything from reinforcing a cello neck to making lake pigments for varnish.

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The latest collection of articles from The Strad’s popular Trade Secrets section brings together methods for everything from reinforcing a cello neck to making lake pigments for varnish. With contributions from Joseph Curtin, Christian Bayon, Guy Rabut, Raymond Schryer and Jan Špidlen among many others, this 120-page volume is an essential addition to any luthier’s workbench.

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Weight 0.614 kg
Dimensions 29.5 × 21.5 cm
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The contents listing of this product is available to download here.

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