The saddle on a viola is a slender piece of ebony below the tailpiece, protecting the instrument's delicate body from damage. Without it, the tailpiece would create a rattling sound that detracts from the viola's beautiful tones. The saddle is crucial for maintaining the viola's sound quality and must be crafted precisely.
Hi there! Your viola ebony saddle needs to be fitted by a professional luthier. At Animato Strings, our friendly team of luthiers and technicians can help you out. Don't hesitate to contact us if you need any assistance!
The saddle on a viola is an elegant and slender ebony ridge that is as important as it is understated. It is located just below the tailpiece, a small but critical component of the instrument's architecture. The saddle's primary function is to protect the delicate body of the viola from damage, which it does by providing a barrier between the tailpiece and the instrument's top. Without the saddle, the tailpiece would come into contact with the top of the instrument as it vibrates, creating an unpleasant rattling sound that would detract from the viola's beautiful, smooth tones. The saddle is, therefore, an essential element in keeping the viola sounding its best, and it must be crafted with care and precision to ensure that it fulfils its important purpose.
Hi there! Your viola ebony saddle needs to be fitted by a professional luthier. At Animato Strings, our friendly team of luthiers and technicians can help you out. Don't hesitate to contact us if you need any assistance!
Animato Strings provides premium-quality viola endpins made of ebony, rosewood and boxwood. These lightweight and impeccably finished endpins enhance your viola's tonal quality and projection, making it easier to play with precision and confidence. They are available at an affordable price and require professional fitting by an experienced luthier or instrument technician.
At Animato Strings, our friendly team of luthiers and technicians can help you out. Don't hesitate to contact us if you need any assistance!
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The nut on a violin or viola marks one end of each open string's vibrating length, sets the string spacing, and determines the string's height from the fingerboard. Along with the bridge, it defines the scale lengths of the open strings.
Soundposts are made from air-dried Spruce wood from the Alpine slopes. Each post is handmade and undergoes multiple processes for a high-quality finish.
The sound post in a bowed instrument has two functions: structural and acoustic. It's part of a harmonic design that produces pleasant overtones. Violin makers make the post themselves or buy it from suppliers. After positioning and stringing the instrument, minor adjustments are made using the ear. The sound post is crucial for sound quality. Animato Strings adjusts it perfectly. Contact us for any doubts.
The fingerboard is important for the sound quality and ease of playing the viola. Ebony wood is preferred for its density and acoustic properties. However, it wears out due to string friction, so it's crucial to maintain it with specialized products. Ebony is dense and black, features that contribute to the quality of the instrument.
