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.
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 Nut – Shaped is a high-quality ebony nut designed to provide proper string spacing, string height, and accurate scale length for your violin. Measuring approximately 27 x 13 x 7mm, it is an essential component for achieving excellent playability and intonation.
Key Features:
• Shaped ebony violin nut
• Approximate size: 27 x 13 x 7mm
• Durable and wear-resistant ebony construction
• Sets string spacing and height
• Defines vibrating string length
• Supports accurate intonation and playability
• Suitable for repairs, restorations, and new builds
Note: Professional fitting is recommended. Animato Strings can provide expert installation and setup services to ensure the nut is correctly fitted and adjusted for optimal performance.
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.
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.
The Violin Ebony Peg with Golden Cap is a premium ebony tuning peg featuring an elegant gold-coloured cap for a refined appearance. Supplied unfitted and undrilled, it is designed for professional custom fitting and is ideal for violin repairs, restorations, and upgrades.
Key Features:
• Premium ebony construction
• Decorative golden cap
• Durable and reliable design
• Supplied unfitted and undrilled
• Requires professional fitting and drilling
• Ideal for restoration and custom setups
• Enhances the violin's appearance
Please note: This peg is supplied unfitted and undrilled. Professional fitting and drilling are required before installation and use.
The design of a cello bridge affects how it responds to the bow. The Chinese Cello Bridge Belgian style produces a louder sound and crisper gut G and C strings. A lighter-weight bridge design produces a brighter sound that requires less effort for bowing but may be less flexible in colouring the sound.
The Unfitted Violin Ebony Peg is a good-quality replacement peg made from durable ebony. Supplied undrilled and unfitted, it is designed for professional custom fitting and installation as part of a violin repair or restoration project.
Key Features:
• Good-quality ebony construction
• Supplied unfitted and undrilled
• Designed for professional fitting
• Requires string hole drilling before use
• Suitable for violin repair and restoration
• Durable and reliable design
• Sold individually
• Order four pegs for a complete set
Please note: These pegs must be professionally fitted to the violin and drilled before they can be used. If you require a complete peg set, please order four pegs.
Ebony Violin/Viola Endpin. Standard. Thick shaft
The Violin Ebony End Pin (Unfitted) is a durable, high-quality ebony fitting designed for violins and violas. Featuring a standard design with a thick shaft, it provides reliable support for the tailpiece assembly and is ideal for repairs, restorations, and instrument upgrades.
Key Features:
• Made from high-quality ebony
• Suitable for violin and viola
• Standard endpin design
• Thick shaft construction
• Lightweight and durable
• Professional-quality finish
• Ideal for repairs and restorations
• Supplied unfitted
Note: Professional fitting is recommended. Animato Strings can provide expert installation and setup services to ensure the endpin is correctly fitted and performs as intended.
