I am amazed and thankfull for the artists , drawn to my instruments and how deep meaning is everywhere and always right on time .
This instrument is being built for Kyle Ambrust, a wonderful musician and educator. When we discussed what gave meaning to his life, he told me of a small object given to him by a friend from Iran and showed me this Faravahar, the Winged Symbol of Zoroastrianism dating back to the 5th century BC.
Zoroaster was a Persian Prophet...Mystic...Holy Man who taught concepts of cosmic dualism and personal morality with an sense of immense reverence toward nature. The focus on "good thoughts, good words, good deeds" . One hand points upward, urging believers to always strive for improvement and be mindful of higher powers. The other hand holds a ring, which may represent loyalty and faithfulness. The circle from which the figure emerges can represent the immortality of the soul or the repercussions of our actions, which are brought about by the eternal divine order.
All this , from 5th century BC Persia (Iran)
I find it quite poignant
Breaking in my new @arcusbow s7 with @ericaceto Fadolin (6-string violin). Imagine how good it will sound when I put the right amount or rosin on! 😆🎶
#violin #Jazz #improvisation #sessionmusician
Some feedback on the fadolin I just delivered.
“Hi Eric i hope you are doing great. I played my first gig with the new fadolin last night. What an incredible feel and sound. It was so easy to play what i heard in my head, this really is the forever home. Btw i ended up not even using any of the effects,....... going forward I’ll use the Felix and HX Stomp XL into the amp. By the way the sound and balance acoustically is fantastic, i can hear the richness of the overtones so clearly. Thank you just wanted to let you know”
Ed
Thanks Ed , I thought the same. So glad you hear/feel it too #fadolin #sixstringviolin #lutherie #violinmaking
