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Best violin wood

Best violin wood

The most commonly used wood species for violin manufacture are spruce, willow, maple, ebony and rosewood. In general, maple is used for back plate, rib, neck and scroll, while spruce is an ideal wood for the front plate of a violin.

  1. What type of wood are Stradivarius violins made from?
  2. What timber are violins made from?
  3. What kind of wood is used for violin bows?
  4. What kind of maple is used for violins?

What type of wood are Stradivarius violins made from?

The woods used included spruce for the top, willow for the internal blocks and linings, and maple for the back, ribs, and neck. There has been conjecture that the wood used may have been treated with several types of minerals, both before and after construction of a violin.

What timber are violins made from?

The Tasmanian softwood species preferred by violin makers is King William pine.

What kind of wood is used for violin bows?

Traditionally, violin bows are constructed using Pernambuco. Don't be confused if you have heard Brazilwood— these are actually from the same tree. The difference is that the Pernambuco wood is removed from the core of the tree. It is easier to work and shape and more durable.

What kind of maple is used for violins?

Flamed maple is used by luthiers more than any other type of figured maple and it may be quarter cut or slab cut to produce different visual effects.

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