Barry Dudley- violin maker - ProfilesArchive

About Me

.. One day, in the early 70â€™s, I walked into the shop of a Master Luthier named Wade Lowe. I had no idea that walking into his shop was going to have such a dramatic effect on my life. Wade was busy at his work bench carving the headstock for a guitar he was building.At that moment in time it dawned on me that instruments didnâ€™t just appear in retail shopsâ€¦they were made by someone. Some are made in factories on an assembly line and a very few are lovingly made by the hands of a craftsman. It was then that I decided I want to make violins and guitars.It was many years before I was able to fulfill my dream and build my first guitar. When it was finished I located Wade Lowe and showed him the creation he had inspired me to build so many years before.Since that time Wade has become my â€œMaestroâ€ and close personal friend. He has spent many hours teaching me not only about guitars but also how to make violins and craftsmanship in general.

My Interests

Music, Photography...I'm working hard to learn to take better photographs, Travel, Dogs, good wine.

I'd like to meet:

Itzhak Perlman, Hillary Hahn and Eric Clapton.

Music:

Classical, Blues, jazz, Country and everything else done right!

Movies:

Lord of the Rings, Trading Places, The Golden Child

Television:

Books:

Einstein, The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, The Da Vinci Code, The Assassini

Heroes:

My Blog

Latest news!!!

A Dudley 5 string violin was used on the title track, recorded by Alisha Keys, of the new James Bond movie which will be released in November. Lyndsay Pruett played her Dudley 5 string in the recordin...
Posted by Barry Dudley- violin maker on Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:20:00 PST

New CDs out

John Mailander, the fiddle player for "PLOW", just sent me a copy of their new CD!!!I have listen to it at least once everyday since I have received it.Of course I want to point out that John is playi...
Posted by Barry Dudley- violin maker on Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:31:00 PST

New web photos!!

Have changed out all the photos on my website, dudleyviolins.com to show some of the newer violins I have made. Check them out and some of the newer photos have been added here on my, MySpace page.Som...
Posted by Barry Dudley- violin maker on Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:00:00 PST

Reducing wait time!

I have been working long day, 7 days a week to reduce the wait time to get one of my violins. It is down from a year to about 5-6 months!!! Wheww, lot's of sawdust in the shop.I got my copy of "The Du...
Posted by Barry Dudley- violin maker on Tue, 09 Sep 2008 06:01:00 PST

newest violins

I have been very busy in the shop and have 6 violins in different stages of completion.I have just posted some new photos of the Powell and Jansberg 5 strings. Each have one coat of varnish and will c...
Posted by Barry Dudley- violin maker on Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:10:00 PST

The Duhks new CD

Tania Elizabeth and the kick ass "DUHKS" have a new CD coming out in August. These guys are really powerful and the music world is really paying attention.When the CD hits the music stands get it and ...
Posted by Barry Dudley- violin maker on Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:42:00 PST

Roseman 5 string

Well I have completed the Roseman 5 string and had the final photo shoot before it goes of to it new Dad. This violin has some light "antiquing". This violin has a big full sound and is very balanced....
Posted by Barry Dudley- violin maker on Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:26:00 PST

New sound clip!!

I have put a new sound clip on my website of Darol Anger playing a Dudley 5 string. He plays a scale and then the Ashokan Farewell. Darol has such a great touch and style!!I have been very busy in the...
Posted by Barry Dudley- violin maker on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:04:00 PST

Halin 5 string is complete!

Another 5 string violin is ready to go to it's new home. This violin is very powerful and sweet. This is some of the nicest maple I have ever had!! Look at the new photos I have added to the "pics" se...
Posted by Barry Dudley- violin maker on Mon, 26 May 2008 03:49:00 PST

New 5 string almost completed!

I have just uploaded some photos of "Yolanda" a 5 string violin I am making for a lady by the same name. I am anxious to get this one strung up and hear her sing!! Go to the photos and click on Yoland...
Posted by Barry Dudley- violin maker on Wed, 07 May 2008 02:32:00 PST