Violin Identification - General Guidelines

Instructor: Philip Kass

For Study:

Bring 1-2 instruments that you have identification questions about, and more if you have them.

Tools and Materials:

Item	Notes
Notebook and Pencil and/or Pen	Essential for note taking
Tape Measure	6’/3m.  Both scales are useful.
Magnifier	Should be 8X to 10X. Sides should not obscure light.
Dental mirror	N/A
Bend-a-lite	Or other means of illuminating instrument interiors
Not essential but useful:
Straight Edge	6”/15 cm.
Dial Calipers	N/A
Hand-held UV lamp	N/A