Bass Sound Post- Raw Material (unfitted)
$65.50
The sound post is a crucial vertical doweling piece of spruce wood visible through the F-hole between the front and back of a bass body. It’s not glued but held by the tension of the strings and bridge. It optimizes sound quality and protects the instrument’s structure by transmitting vibrations from the string to the top table. It’s recommended to have it checked yearly by a qualified repairman to ensure correct fit, position, and material.
• Double Bass Soundpost - 4/4-3/4 size 19mm.IA.
• Double Bass Soundpost – ½ size 16mm.IA.
Bass Sound Post- Raw Material (unfitted)
A sound post is a vertical doweling piece of spruce wood between the front and back of the bass body, visible through the F-hole. It’s not glued and held by the tension the strings and bridge produce. Loosening the strings too much can make the sound post fall out.
The sound post is crucial for a bass. It optimizes sound quality and protects the instrument’s structure. It conveys lateral vibrations from the string to the top table, allowing overtones to develop on the back table. The sound post limits overtones and avoids wolf tones that could cancel out the bass’s ranges.
The sound post supports the G-string side top of a bass and protects its structural integrity. It should be placed correctly by a qualified repairman annually. The post’s fit, position, and material can affect the tonal and structural qualities of the bass.
- Double Bass Soundpost - 4/4-3/4 size 19mm.IA.
- Double Bass Soundpost – ½ size 16mm.IA.
