The Clear Sounds of Tetsuo Matsuda, Violin Maker
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Tetsuo Matsuda is a master violin, viola and cello maker, living in the Midwest near Chicago. Among the images are of his studio, where he builds his instruments. Read his full story in the Voices of Chicago section on the Chicago Japanese American Historical Society website (www.CJAHS.org).
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Tetsuo Matsuda at WorkCarving a back panel. Courtesy of Shiho Toyonaga |
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Matsuda CarvingWorking on an instrument. Courtesy of Shiho Toyonaga |
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Matsuda at WorkMatsuda carving. Courtesy of Shiho Toyonaga |
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Matsuda's OfficeMatsuda's office is in a quiet, rustic setting. Courtesy of Shiho Toyonaga |
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Cello Front PanelThis panel, in the window of his studio, will become part of one of Matsuda's cellos. Courtesy of Shiho Toyonaga |
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PrintsA print of master maker's instruments on an easel in Matsuda's studio. Courtesy of Shiho Toyonaga |
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ToolsMatsuda's tools hanging in the studio. Courtesy of Shiho Toyonaga |
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Matsuda's workstationHere is where he carves the panels. Courtesy of Shiho Toyonaga |
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Works in ProgressInstruments under construction. Courtesy of Shiho Toyonaga |
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Scroll ConstructionMatsuda working on a scroll. Courtesy of Shiho Toyonaga |
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PartBody of a violin. Courtesy of Shiho Toyonaga |
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Violin PanelFront panel of a violin. Courtesy of Shiho Toyonaga
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PartScroll of a violin. Courtesy of Shiho Toyonaga
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TemplateTemplate of violin. Courtesy of Shiho Toyonaga
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Finished ProductsA newly-built violin and viola in Matsuda's studio. Courtesy of Shiho Toyonaga |
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Matsuda Examines His WorkMatsuda polishing a newly-built viola. Courtesy of Shiho Toyonaga |
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PortfolioMatsuda looking at his portfolio. Courtesy of Shiho Toyonaga |
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The Finished ProductA newly-built viola. Courtesy of Shiho Toyonaga |
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Matsuda's PortfolioPhotos of his creations. Courtesy of Shiho Toyonaga |
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First TrialThe author playing a Matsuda viola. Courtesy of Shiho Toyonaga |
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Matsuda SketchDiagram of wood cutting. This illustration is used to teach violin making in Japan. It demonstrates how to cut wood. Courtesy of Tetsuo Matsuda |
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IllustrationMatsuda's sketch used to teach violin making in Japan. Courtesy of Tetsuo Matsuda |
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Japanese ArticleMatsuda in an article in a Japanese newspaper. Courtesy of Tetsuo Matsuda |
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ExhibitionMatsuda (r.) showing his work at an exhibition in Japan. Courtesy of Shiho Toyonaga |
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Young MatsudaMatsuda during his first trip to Europe, where he observed Spanish guitar-making studios. Courtesy of Tetsuo Matsuda |
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Post War School Picture in JapanAn old post war elementary school class photo from Matsuda's village in Japan. Courtesy of Tetsuo Matsuda.
Tetsuo Matsuda's Elementary School Picture |
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