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 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.
Basic Despiau France Violin Bridge (with no tree stamped on the bridge). Raw and unfitted.
Wittner - one of the world's most respected musical accessory companies.
• 4/4 size
• ULTRA light
• "Space Age" composite material
• Four string adjusters.
• Nylon tailpiece hanger
Our elongated C strings are specifically designed for compensated tailpieces like ZMT, which require a longer after-length. Standard Viola C strings won't work with ZMT tailpieces. Our specialized C strings cater to the specific needs of your ZMT tailpiece, ensuring optimal performance and sound quality.
The Wittner Finetune Geared Pegs are a non-slip solution for your viola, measured by the diameter of the ring.
This accessory is made of composite and light alloy materials, making it preferred by professional musicians. It can be installed effortlessly without glue, and tuning is easy thanks to the peg head. Its remarkable feature is that it has no friction between the peg and the pegbox, ensuring precise and consistent tuning. The tuning mechanism allows for precision tuning and an 8:1 gearing ratio. We recommend seeking professional assistance for proper installation and optimal performance.
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.
Perfection Pegs for cello make tuning easier and faster. These four lightweight pegs hold tune perfectly and don't require maintenance or lubrication. They prevent slipping and are sold at a reasonable price.
• It's easy to tune
• Holds tune perfectly
• Traditional-looking pegs
• Very lightweight
• No maintenance is required
• Does not slip
No more wasting time tuning; it's so fast and easy!
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
