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Oldgnome - Posted - 03/15/2023: 13:34:54
Ok easy on the newbie but what is the best source for a new bridge ?Thanks Jimmy
FiddleDoug - Posted - 03/15/2023: 13:57:01
All bridges are sold as blanks, and must be fitted to each individual instrument by someone (like a good violin luthier) who knows what they are doing.
fiddler135 - Posted - 03/15/2023: 15:43:36
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Originally posted by OldgnomeOk easy on the newbie but what is the best source for a new bridge ?Thanks Jimmy
International violin is probably the best source. The main part of fitting the bridge are the feet against the soundboard. I imagine that there are video's showing you how. I used to fit the bridge feet with sandpaper upside down, which works well enough, especially if you don't trust your skills with a knife, but the best way is with a knife and a grease pencil. Either way, your goal is to get as perfect a fit as possible.
The Violin Beautiful - Posted - 03/15/2023: 16:21:59
As far as I know, International Violin is the only one that sells bridge blanks directly to the general public. Other vendors require a business ID. There are all kinds of blanks available online, but they tend to be junk.
FiddleDoug - Posted - 03/16/2023: 04:31:54
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Originally posted by fiddler135quote:
Originally posted by OldgnomeOk easy on the newbie but what is the best source for a new bridge ?Thanks Jimmy
International violin is probably the best source. The main part of fitting the bridge are the feet against the soundboard. I imagine that there are video's showing you how. I used to fit the bridge feet with sandpaper upside down, which works well enough, especially if you don't trust your skills with a knife, but the best way is with a knife and a grease pencil. Either way, your goal is to get as perfect a fit as possible.
There's a lot more to it than just fitting the feet! You have to get the height, shape, and thickness correct also.
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