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.
Violin Soundpost. Spruce stick, split and turned. Germany.
For these soundposts, split Spruce wood is exclusively used from the slopes of the upper Alpine. The wood is air-dried for many years to reach its optimum maturity. Every sound post is handmade, going through many processes for a high-quality finish.
The sound post in a bowed instrument has both structural and acoustic functions. It's part of a harmonic design where all resonances work together to produce pleasant overtones. Stradivari's violins (made by Amati) are unique due to a comprehensive harmonic system, similar to tuning a car engine and exhaust system.
The sound post and bass bar are essential components of stringed instruments. They support different sides of the instrument, with the sound post supporting the treble side and the bass bar supporting the bass side. The sound post is a spruce dowel that helps produce proper sound. It must fit perfectly and is placed behind the treble side bridge foot. Violin makers buy suitable dowels from suppliers, but for better instruments, they make them themselves using a sharp knife to remove material until it fits perfectly.
After positioning and stringing the instrument, minor adjustments are made to the sound post using the ear. A well-fitted post can improve the sound of a bowed instrument. If you bought from Animato Strings, it was adjusted perfectly. Contact us to assess if you still need to.
Stringvision Keypeg, an innovative product, replaces peg handles with a detachable key, improving cellists' movements and enhancing their playing experience.
• Remarkably low profile, elegant, and easy to use
• Comes with two pegs and two keys
• Detachable key handles instead of pegs
• Elegantly designed yet discreet in appearance
• Can be installed with standard peg-shaving tools
• No alteration is made to the cello or scroll itself
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.
Ebony is commonly used for violin fingerboards due to its hardness, stability, acoustic properties, and traditional appearance.
The Despiau Belgian model cello bridge is an excellent way to improve the quality of your instrument. Upgrading your bridge can enhance your playing comfort and improve the tone quality of your instrument.
The Wittner Finetune Geared Pegs are a non-slip solution for your viola, measured by the diameter of the ring.
This accessory is made of composite and light alloy materials, making it preferred by professional musicians. It can be installed effortlessly without glue, and tuning is easy thanks to the peg head. Its remarkable feature is that it has no friction between the peg and the pegbox, ensuring precise and consistent tuning. The tuning mechanism allows for precision tuning and an 8:1 gearing ratio. We recommend seeking professional assistance for proper installation and optimal performance.
A saddle is a narrow ebony ridge that sits below the tailpiece on a violin. It protects the instrument's body from becoming damaged and prevents any rattling sounds that may occur if the tailpiece were to touch the top of the violin when it vibrates with sound.
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.
Wittner offers a German-made tailpiece of high-density composite material for violas. The tailpiece comes with an adjustable nylon tailgut and is available in two sizes. The short model fits violas up to 15.5 inches back length, and the long model is for those over 15.5 inches. Don't include the button when measuring the viola's back length.
• ULTRA-light space-age composite material with four string adjusters
• Nylon tailpiece hanger
• Made in Germany
• Viola sizes 15-15.5" or 16-16.5"
• Two different overall lengths: short (115mm) or long (125mm)
