SSC School Catalogue 2024 - Flipbook - Page 13
ABOUT US
Soundpost Fitting
The soundpost and the bridge work collaboratively in producing
the quality of the sound. The soundpost sits inside the violin and its
location is determined by the relative position of the bridge. Our
luthiers cut the soundpost so that it sits 昀氀ush against the belly and
back of the instrument, making sure that the vibrations of the strings
have an unbroken path down the bridge, through the soundpost into
the resonating chamber of the violin.
Peg Servicing
Our luthiers ensure that each peg is cut and 昀椀tted correctly, to
allow them to turn smoothly, yet still hold their tuning. To help with
the functioning of the pegs, we also apply a special peg paste
compound during the setup process.
Nut Sculpting
Between the 昀椀ngerboard and the scroll lies the nut. The nut plays a
crucial role in spacing the strings and the height at which the strings sit
from the 昀椀ngerboard. An incorrectly sculpted nut can lead to a buzzing
sound being produced by the strings vibrating against the 昀椀ngerboard,
or broken strings. Our luthiers carefully shape each nut, and ensure that
the grooves in which the strings sit are completely smooth.
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