The Unfinished Nut for Violin or Viola is a vital setup component that defines the vibrating string length, string spacing, and string height above the fingerboard. Supplied unfinished for precise shaping and fitting, it is ideal for instrument repairs, restorations, and custom setups.

Key Features:

• Suitable for violins and violas

• Unfinished for custom fitting

• Defines vibrating string length

• Sets string spacing and height

• Helps establish scale length

• Ideal for repairs and restorations

• Suitable for luthiers and instrument makers

Note: Professional fitting is recommended. Animato Strings can provide expert installation and setup services to ensure the nut is correctly fitted and performs as intended.

The Violin Ebony Fingerboard – Indian B Grade (Unfitted) is a durable, high-quality fingerboard made from dense Indian ebony. Measuring approximately 23mm at the nut and 42mm at the bridge, it offers excellent wear resistance, a smooth playing surface, and the tonal qualities that have made ebony the preferred fingerboard material for violins.

Key Features:

• Made from Indian B Grade ebony

• Unfitted for custom shaping and installation

• Stained ebony finish

• Approximately 23mm at the nut and 42mm at the bridge

• Hard-wearing and durable construction

• Smooth and comfortable playing surface

• Excellent acoustic properties

• Ideal for violin making, repair, and restoration

• Trusted choice for luthiers and musicians

The Violin Soundpost Setter from Germany is a professional-quality tool for accurately placing and adjusting violin soundposts. Manufactured to high standards, it provides the precision and reliability required for instrument setup, repair, and restoration.

Key Features:

• Made in Germany

• Precision soundpost installation tool

• Durable professional-quality construction

• Suitable for violin setup and repair

• Easy to handle and use

• Essential tool for luthiers and technicians

• Ideal for maintenance and restoration work

Violin SoundPost Setter from Germany- Pre- order**

ETA 2- 3 days if this is in stock in Australia

Ebony is commonly used for violin fingerboards due to its hardness, stability, acoustic properties, and traditional appearance.

The Violin Sound Post – Raw Material (Unfitted) is a premium spruce soundpost blank made in Germany. Split and turned for strength and acoustic performance, it is supplied unfitted for custom shaping and installation by a qualified luthier.

Key Features:

• Premium spruce soundpost blank

• Split and turned construction.

• Made in Germany

• Supplied unfitted for custom fitting

Note: Professional fitting is strongly recommended. Animato Strings can provide expert soundpost fitting and adjustment services to ensure the best possible tonal performance and structural integrity for your violin.

Ebony is commonly used for violin fingerboards due to its hardness, stability, acoustic properties, and traditional appearance. Among the different grades of ebony, German Master Grade ebony is highly coveted by instrument makers due to its exceptional quality.

The Violin Ebony Fingerboard – Indian A Grade (Unfitted) is a high-quality fingerboard made from carefully selected Indian ebony. Durable, wear-resistant, and acoustically responsive, it provides the performance and reliability that have made ebony the preferred fingerboard material for violins for centuries.

Key Features:

• Made from premium Indian A Grade ebony

• Unfitted for custom shaping and installation

• Dense and durable hardwood construction

• Smooth, comfortable playing surface

• Excellent wear resistance

• Attractive natural grain and character

• Contributes to clear and responsive tone

• Ideal for violin making, repair, and restoration

• Trusted choice for luthiers and musicians

African A Grade ebony is highly coveted by instrument makers due to its exceptional quality. It is dense, hard, and durable, making it ideal for crafting high-quality instruments. Ebony is commonly used for violin fingerboards due to its hardness, stability, acoustic properties, and traditional appearance.