The Charlie Ogle Workshop, Beijing
 

Charlie Ogle with master instrument maker Chen Bin, gluing the staves of what might be the first bent viol top ever made in China.

 

Everything starts with a drawing.

 

 

Charlie Ogle with Chen Bin and Chen Ming

 

Chen Rong

 

Chen Rong and Chen Ming. The mobile phone system in China is miles ahead of the US. Good coverage, low rates, modern equiptment.

 

Li Dao Tuan carving a viol belly

 
Zhang Xue Mei   Charlie Ogle shaping a bass bar, while Zhang Bin watches.
 

Li Wei Wei doing some final clean up before varnishing   Yin Yi Meng fitting viol pegs






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