The Violaeol

Original article here.

In 1935, one Alfred Grosjean (as named in a separate TIME magazine article) invented the "violaeol."

Some years later, luthier Josh Rieck recreated one for his own use.

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Posted By: Paul - Sat Sep 26, 2015
Category: Inventions | Music | 1930s

Comments

And today they're just a stick that I ass/u/me can be tuned wherever you want.

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 09/26/15 at 09:12 AM

Rather neat looking instrument. Violins have beauty in the curves though and their sound is richer and fuller to my ears.

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 09/26/15 at 09:41 AM

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