Rothwein Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 In the cascade effect that always seems to ensue when doing self-maintenance on a fiddle, the projection of my fingerboard now ends at a point leaving the string clearance at end of fingerboard as e 1.5mm/ g ~3mm. This in my experience does not allow for easy bowing or clear intonation, so, having no spare blanks, I need to order a couple. (I haven't confidence enough to buy one expensive blank and get it done right first time, so I figure at least a backup, maybe two.) So are there any good reliable brands/ sellers who have a good basic bridge blank for 10-15USD? International Violin have been good to deal with, and Dovmusic carry the mid and low grade elite brands, and I'll check with them for sure, but I hope y'all might offer further insight. Thanks all, and Happy Boxing Day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Darnton Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 The Aubert #7 from Dov would be fine. One of his Despiau versions would be better, but I don't know which is which in that line. But I prefer Despiau's general sense of what is good wood, myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germain Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 I like Despiau 3 tree or 2 tree. I get them from Howard Core. Metropolitan Music also has them I think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rothwein Posted December 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 Michael, it's good to know that the Aubert Seven is still good. Germain, if I had patience I'd do a Despiau 3 tree low heart. Dov has C and D grade of Despiau, Int'l has more options, but postage... Swell! A bit late for Auld Lang Syne, but maybe I could noodle some Second Line riffs. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wood Butcher Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 On 12/27/2021 at 1:53 AM, Rothwein said: In the cascade effect that always seems to ensue when doing self-maintenance on a fiddle, the projection of my fingerboard now ends at a point leaving the string clearance at end of fingerboard as e 1.5mm/ g ~3mm. What did you do, which has seemingly caused the neck elevation to rise? Or you lowered the existing bridge a bit much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rothwein Posted December 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 7 hours ago, Wood Butcher said: What did you do, which has seemingly caused the neck elevation to rise? Or you lowered the existing bridge a bit much? A bit of both. I reglued the fingerboard, adjusting for flatness on the gluing surfaces. I had already cut down the bridge once (projection was ~25 at that time, and with an unsecured fingerboard, the neck bowed.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wood Butcher Posted December 29, 2021 Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 What is the overstand measurement now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rothwein Posted December 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 It's lowish, about 5.5mm. I had to use a shim, and it started life with one anyway. The upper bout ribs are tall, 30 or 31mm. Since you seem interested, I'll try to put up some. photos later today. I ended up ordering a couple of Despiau 2tree from International, and they may actually arrive this year :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wood Butcher Posted December 29, 2021 Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 It sounds that you still have a reasonable amount left, so all should be ok in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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