andy989 Posted March 19, 2006 Report Share Posted March 19, 2006 Hello, A violin that I recently purchased at an auction (Slosberg in Philadelphia) is easy enough to bow, but the left hand has to work unusually hard (push extra hard) to stop notes on all four strings. Does this mean that the issue probably isn't the bridge, but the nut...or something else? Strings are pretty standard...medium Dominants w/ Gold Label E. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutabout Posted March 19, 2006 Report Share Posted March 19, 2006 Check 3 things for this problem. 1) file your nut grooves so that a business card slides snugly under the tightened string. 2) Lower the grooves on your bridge to the suggested string height over the end of the finger board discussed frequently on this site. 3) Are the current strings 'heavies' and how old or dead might they be ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Rocca Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 check if the fingerboard is well scooped too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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