Is Boxwood good for violin?
I think plenty of good players choose boxwood because it tunes well. Not much wear if the peg is lubed nicely. Lute makers have traditionally used a softer wood for pegs so that wear will affect the pegs rather than the peg box. They hold pitch better too.
Does Violin tailpiece affect sound?
While the primary function of the tailpiece is to connect the strings to the end of your stringed instrument, tailpiece can have a significant effect on the sound and playability of your instrument.
What is the tailpiece of a violin?
A tailpiece is a component on many stringed musical instruments that anchors one end of the strings, usually opposite the end with the tuning mechanism (the scroll, headstock, peghead, etc.).
Do professional cellists use fine tuners?
Most cellists, beginner through professional, use metal strings ( Larsen, Jargar, Spirocore, etc.) and you definitely need four fine tuners to tune well. The various Carbon composite tailpieces (Wittner and Glasser are our two favorites) sound good.
How much does a violin tailpiece cost?
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What is a violin tailpiece made of?
Violin tailpieces are typically made of wood: ebony, rosewood, boxwood, or rarely pernambuco. Other materials include cast light metal, and composites including plastic.
How much is a violin tailpiece?
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Why do professional violinists not have fine tuners?
Steel strings were cheap and used on student instruments. Therefore, steel strings and fine tuners became associated with the value of the instrument. And even when steel strings became more popular and well-made, the tradition of leaving only one fine tuner for the E-string on more expensive instruments stuck.
How do you pick a violin chin rest?
If you play with your chin centered over the tailpiece and the instrument higher up on your shoulder, you should choose something like the Flesch or Zitsman. However, most hold their violin with their chin off to the side and one of the other styles might work best.
What kind of wood is used to make the violin tailpiece?
#3890- Violin tailpiece- Baroque- boxwood- decorated mermaid hand painted with ebony powder. #2804- Violin tailpiece-baroque- Paddock wood.
What is the best wood for a violin pegbox?
Rosewood is popular for some because it can produce its own resin, making it easier to grip the wood of the pegbox. It isn’t as strong as Ebony and has a good variety of colors in the light to medium brown tones. Boxwood is a general name for a lot of the newer woods being used by modern violin makers.
What is the best Baroque violin tailpiece?
#596- Baroque Violin tailpiece, Genuine reproduction of an 18th century tailpiece, made of quality Boxwood…. #2771- Violin tailpiece-Baroque- boxwood. #594- A genuine reproduction of 18th century baroque tailpiece, made of quality ebony.
What kind of wood is used for tailpipes?
When a light tailpiece is desired, less-dense woods such as boxwood and rosewood may lend themselves more readily to the situation. Ebony and pernambuco can be made very thin to achieve a light weight, but doing so can make them prone to cracking.