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The height, thickness, placing, shape and top curve of the bridge are all vital to how the violin will work. ... Bridge blanks come in different sizes. A standard full-size bridge is 41.5 millimetres wide, but a narrow violin will require a smaller bridge.
- How do you size a bridge for a violin?
- Does a violin bridge make a difference?
- How thick should a violin bridge be?
- What makes a good violin bridge?
How do you size a bridge for a violin?
1. Measure the distance from the end of the nut closest to the fingerboard to the edge of the violin top next to the neck. 4. The resulting measurement (from the edge by the neck, to the center of the bridge foot) is the proper location of the bridge for the violin/viola, thus a 2:3 ratio.
Does a violin bridge make a difference?
A good quality violin bridge does make a difference in the sound quality produced by the violin. ... The thickness of the bridge do make a significant difference. The thicker the bridge, the more difficult it is for the bridge to transmit vibrations throughout the bridge. The violin would sound soft and weak.
How thick should a violin bridge be?
Hi Ann, the thickness of a bridge foot should be between 4 and 5 millimetres, and a 16 of an inch at top of bridge where the strings touch. The back of the bridge should be 90degrees to the top of the violin and the side that you bow on should be slightly angled .
What makes a good violin bridge?
A good quality bridge should have a longer grain of wood on the front, or the side that faces the fingerboard. On the back, it should have a shorter grain. A trained luthier may be necessary when dealing with violin bridges, as the bridge is a very sensitive part of the violin.
