The Essential DETAIL of the SOUNDPOST

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Join me as we explore the art of cutting the soundpost, a fundamental element that shapes the soul of the violin's sound.

I'll reveal the secrets behind achieving the perfect soundpost cut, a meticulous process that demands the utmost care and precision. We'll delve into the nuances of wood selection, tools, and techniques, ensuring that the soundpost aligns harmoniously with the inner contours of the violin.

Discover why this crucial step is the heartbeat of violin making, influencing the instrument's resonance and tonal quality.

Meanwhile all the best from Cremona

Edgar

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[dougngn]

Your explanation, using the paper tube, of sound post leaning and changing contact point was very simply and perfectly done. Kinda never would of thought of it but makes all the sense in the world once I heard it. For the great video, Thanks !

[sm]

Thank you so much ! You explained it very excellent !

[oliviu-dorianconstantinesc]

Cutting the bridge is comparably easy because you can immediately see what you're doing.
With the soundpost, everything is hidden and you must use mirrors, look through the end button and double and triple check.
So why don't more luthiers do it? Well, the good ones do. But the rest?
I think fitting and setting the soundpost is the final litmus test for perception, dexterity and patience.
It really shows if you're made for this job or not. Whoever has keen eyes and a deft hand will learn fast.
Who doesn't... well...

[ChrisEbbrsen]

Your explanation of soundpost trim one of the best ive seen! Did not know the Lipstick trick! Guess it would really let you know where it had been!😅 ha ha! But then you gotta drag out a dental mirror and place inside the f hole? Or take out end button to sight the location? Wow very involved! Thanks for explanation! Most greatful!😅

[ghlscitel]

There are more sound post adjustment videos in Edgar's channel - check them out! They are very interesting.

[familiedronkers]

Hi Edgar, love your videos! Thanks so much for educating us. Someone once mentioned that the hole created by the soundpost setter badly affects the sound and it is better to use a setter that does not make this hole. What is your experience?

[christianklein]

?i will let the lower part almost plan but the upperpater an quater milimeter lower on the render then the the midl ust light round so it get presure from up and wotrks in the wood persured the rest is form not physical.

[pecator]

Hello Edgar sir, can a soundpost be too short, …and what are the consequences? My soundpost tents to fall down very easily when loosening the strings…that can’t be good, right? Best regards!

[JeffreyCWang]

A reputable luthier simply said "there's no time in the world to fit a perfect sound post for every instrument that comes into my shop. As long as the instrument sounds great, gaps are normal."🤡
Of course, the truth is the fitment all has to do with change in RH and how valuable your violin is in their eyes.

[kenhuang]

Hello Edgar, I apologize for contacting you through this channel. I am planning to copy and paste this message onto a few of your videos because I understand that you are very busy. I hope you will take notice of my message and respond to my emails. I have sent you a few emails about my low-budget violin, and I am hoping to have it customized. I need your expert guidance and suggestions. I truly appreciate your work and I hope that your channel will soon have more subscribers. With less than 19k subscribers, you are an amazing luthier who deserves to have more subscribers. Thank you.