saintjohnbarleycorn

Just curious as to the effect of string height, if you go lower than the suggested height of the strings by lowering the bridge or higher ( slightly 2 mm or less ) does that impact the sound by lowering or raising tension on the bridge along with the string angle , or is that difference too small the reason I ask I have seen some variation with that, I played one where the e string was probably about 2.5 or 3 mm it seemed very low, but this was a classically trained and a good player . on fretted instruments this would be low action which is preferred. on the one I just finished my (in the white ) bridge for testing was low , which I figured I would make a new one anyway. I am thinking it feels pretty good and for the way I play I don't see a conflict , if it is a bad idea then I will change the bridge out as I don't need any more bad habits but if not then I will try this out for a while. thanks kevin

thanks for the extra info, helps a lot

maybe I got the idea the last coat was always clear as a protective surface over the color coats, glad I asked the question. thanks for the replies. how was your trip to canada and sap finding ?

thanks that is what I am short on .

thanks for the replies I thought a clear coat over the color was the way to go. but if that's not necessary I won't use it. I am using joes varnish

I have found myself at the last stages of varnish and only have spirit varnish on hand. Looking for some recommendation for a clear coat . I live about 100 east of DC , usa thanks for any suggestions

thanks , that clears up that misconception!

thanks, what got me thinking was rogers , making the bass info, where he talked about the uv curing the varnish ,

Is it beneficial to leave the violin in the uv box , after it is dry to the touch, in between coats and the final coat. thanks

agreed with all the above its cheaper to buy a new one

Well not related exactly , but 5 stings use a viola for the C , only helicore that I know of makes a C for 5 string. I use 3/4 though I have heard other people use a different

thanks, i used to use the helicore and moved to tonica with a 3/4 viola C , on the one I play it made a big improvement, but that is just on mine can't say it will change for any other instrument.

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great, what nut width and spacing do you use , if you don't mind.

I have been going with the standard 4 string setup as far as string height, but maybe I should use the string height of the viola for the C? also not real set on my arch of the bridge, I have one that is ok, but still needs work, , any help would be appreciated,