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Choosing the Right Accessories for Professional Violinists
Chinrests, tailpieces and pegs accompany every rehearsal and performance. Discover what matters when choosing fittings for comfort, tuning stability and tonal b
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Choosing the Right Wood for Violin Tailpieces
Ebony, Boxwood or English boxwood? Discover how these materials differ and why weight, shape and string afterlength should be considered together when choosing
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Custom-Made Tailpieces: Tailored to Your Instrument
A custom-made tailpiece combines carefully chosen proportions with individual tonal adjustment. Key considerations include the distance from the bridge to the l
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Craftsmanship Meets Research – Vibrant-String-Parts
How do fittings influence the sound of a string instrument? With Vibrant-String-Parts, Berdani combines craftsmanship with research to explore targeted tonal ad
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Baroque Violin Tailpieces: Construction and Proper Fitting
A lightweight maple core, a veneered surface and carefully finished string holes: discover what matters in a historical violin tailpiece.
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How to Replace a Cello Endpin – Why the Fit of the Endpin Fitting Matters
A cello endpin may look like a simple component, but the tapered endpin fitting must match the lower block precisely. We explain what matters when replacing a c
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Violin Pegs Slipping? Causes and Solutions
Slipping violin pegs make tuning unreliable and frustrating. Learn what causes pegs to slip, what you can check yourself, and when a violin maker should adjust
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Which Chinrest Is Best for Neck Pain? Finding the Right Shape and Height
Neck pain while playing violin or viola? Discover how chinrest height, shape and position can improve comfort, posture and playing freedom.
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Which Tailpiece Improves the Sound of a Violin?
Which tailpiece suits which instrument? Discover how material, weight and shape can influence response, overtones and the tonal character of a violin.