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.
African B 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.
In terms of colours, there are black colour, black and gold, and silver colour, but we can send what we have in stock.
To tune your viola accurately, fine tuners are essential for many string players. They help achieve pinpoint accuracy and teach students to hear and adjust to fine pitch differences. Use the pegs for large adjustments and fine tuners for precision.
The Despiau Belgian model cello bridge is an excellent way to enhance the quality of your instrument. By upgrading your bridge, you can experience greater comfort while playing and an improved tone quality from your instrument.
Our selection of viola pegs combines style, durability, and functionality. This high-quality peg is made from polished boxwood and allows for accurate tuning and smooth turning without slipping. Our pegs are easy to install and adjust, but we recommend working with a luthier or repair shop for installation. Our experts are available to assist you.
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.
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 soundpost of a stringed instrument is made from spruce. It has two functions - sound and structure. The soundpost carries sound from the soundboard to the back of the instrument, amplifying the sound of the strings. Correct positioning is crucial for the desired sound quality. The soundpost also provides support to the top plate, along with the bass bar. It prevents cracking of the spruce top caused by the treble foot of the bridge under the higher-sounding strings.
Cello Soundpost. Spruce stick, split and turned. Germany. #2 grade:
• 4/4size Ø: 11.0mm L:400mm. 1 stick cello = 2 sound posts.
• 3/4size Ø: 10.50mm L:400mm. 1 stick cello = 2 sound posts.
• 1/2 size Ø: 9.5mm L:400mm. 1 stick cello = 2 sound posts.
