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.
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.
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.
ZMT revolutionizes tailpiece design for violin family instruments, enhancing sound production and unlocking your instrument's full potential.
• Enhanced Sound Production
• Broader overtone spectrum
• Faster and more precise response from your instrument
• Wider dynamic ranger
• Reduction of wolf tones
Package includes ZMT tailpiece, Kevlar tailgut, ZMT fine tuners, and string saddles.
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.
Rosewood is a popular and traditional wood for cello pegs because it's strong, oily, and self-lubricating, with a durable texture that prevents slipping. Consider purchasing a set of 4 rosewood tuning pegs for your cello to enhance its sound quality. Use high-quality wood, fixed strings, accurate grinding, and advanced technology to produce a finer sound. The vintage rosewood colour of the pegs can also add a classic touch of style.
• A set of 4 natural rosewood cello tuning pegs
• Durable and improved sound
• High-quality wood
• fixed strings, and accurate grinding
• Vintage rosewood colour
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.
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 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.
