Violin Bridge Adjustment (for best string sound quality)...

(revised 10/ 2020
Page AA_048)

..As the bridge is SO important to the violin sound, we are going to break up this subject into Six steps. These build upon one another. ........So let's get started:
..In order or application:

..First Job is to purchase an appropriate Bridge and fit its feet to the top surface of the top plate; and then to mark and shape the top curve shape.

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..Secondly, we want to rough cut out the openings to 'close to final shape'.

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..Third, We want to thin the face of the violin bridge to 'close to final' thickness; Now rough tune all three faces.

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..Next, the string grooves are marked out, and the acoustical adjustments for best sound begin..
..Then the violin is strung up and the sound post is installed.
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..The job now is to adjust each string so that each has the same rich sound quality.
..Rules of adjustment for various effects.....

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..Final acoustical tuning tips for the finished sound....

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