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 Peg Hill Model with Black Ball is a premium ebony tuning peg featuring a classic Hill-style design and elegant black ball detail. Supplied unfitted and undrilled, it is designed for professional custom fitting and installation.
Key Features:
• Premium ebony construction
• Traditional Hill Model design
• Decorative black ball accent
• Durable and reliable tuning peg
• Supplied unfitted and undrilled
• Requires professional fitting and drilling
• Ideal for repairs, restorations, and custom setups
Please note: This peg is supplied unfitted and undrilled. Professional fitting and drilling are required before installation and use.
Tailpieces are essential components of a viola. We provide tailpieces crafted from ebony and rosewood to produce diverse tones. Dense woods warm and deepen the sound, while lighter woods brighten it. The material of the tailpiece plays a significant role in enhancing or altering the sound of the viola.
Choose a tailpiece for your viola - round or angled. Check our website for images. Find up to four string adjusters in our viola accessories section under tuners and metronomes.
Violin Ebony Peg With Parisian Eye-A1 Grade. The Violin Ebony Peg with Parisian Eye is a high-quality ebony tuning peg with a traditional Parisian Eye inlay for a classic, elegant look. Supplied unfitted and undrilled, it is designed for professional custom fitting and installation.
Key Features:
• Quality ebony construction
• Traditional Parisian Eye inlay
• Durable and reliable design
• Supplied unfitted and undrilled
• Requires professional fitting and drilling
• Suitable for repair, restoration, and upgrades
• Elegant traditional appearance
Please note: This peg is supplied unfitted and undrilled. Professional fitting and drilling are required before installation and use.
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 Ultra Integrated Violin Tailpiece is an ultra-lightweight tailpiece for 4/4 violins, featuring four built-in string adjusters and durable "Space Age" composite construction. Designed for excellent tuning precision and reduced weight, it comes complete with a nylon tailpiece hanger.
Key Features:
• Fits 4/4 size violins
• Ultra-lightweight design
• Four integrated string adjusters
• Advanced composite material construction
• Includes nylon tailpiece hanger
• Durable and reliable performance
• Made by Wittner
The Basic Despiau France Violin Bridge is a raw, unfitted bridge blank designed for professional violin setup and repair. When expertly fitted, it can help optimise the instrument’s playability, response, and tonal performance.
Key Features:
• Genuine Despiau France bridge blank
• Raw and unfitted
• Designed for custom fitting
• Suitable for violin repair and setup
• Supports improved tone and playability
• Professional fitting recommended
For the best results, this bridge should be fitted by a qualified string instrument specialist, such as the experts in our Animato on-site workshop.
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.
