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 Violin Ebony Endpin – Hill Model with White Ball is a premium-quality ebony fitting featuring a classic Hill-style design and elegant white ball detail. Supplied unfitted, it is an excellent choice for violin repairs, restorations, and upgrades.
Key Features:
• Made from high-quality ebony
• Traditional Hill-style design
• Decorative white ball accent
• Lightweight and durable
• Smooth professional finish
• Suitable for repairs and restorations
• Complements ebony violin fittings
• Supplied unfitted
Note: Professional fitting is recommended. Animato Strings can provide expert installation and setup services to ensure the endpin is correctly fitted and functions optimally.
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.
ZMT tailpiece improves the sound of violas. It generates more vibrations and enhances resonance, overtones, and timbre. The package includes a Kevlar tailgut, ZMT fine tuners, and string saddles.
Please note: These are genuine Knilling Perfection Pegs. They are imported from Knilling without their branded packaging to reduce costs and shipped to you in clear plastic satchels. The full Knilling warranty applies.
Tuning your instrument can be a breeze with these pegs. They are easy to use, even for beginners, and hold the tune perfectly. Although they look like traditional ebony pegs, they are much lighter, making your instrument feel lighter. You won't need to lubricate them, and they won't slip, meaning no more wasted time tuning. It's fast and easy!
• It is easy to tune, even for beginners.
• It holds the tune perfectly.
• They look like traditional ebony pegs
• These are lightweight instruments.
• No maintenance is required, such as lubricating the pegs.
Ebony is commonly used for violin fingerboards due to its hardness, stability, acoustic properties, and traditional appearance.
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
The Chinese High-Grade Violin Bridge – Not Fitted is a quality bridge blank designed for custom violin setup and repair. Supplied unfitted, it requires professional shaping and fitting to achieve the best tonal and playing results.
Key Features:
• High-grade violin bridge blank
• Supplied unfitted
• Requires custom shaping and fitting
• Feet must be fitted to the violin arch
• Supports proper tone and playability
• Ideal for repair and restoration work
• Professional luthier fitting recommended.
