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string clearance on smaller violins

 
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Becky
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 7:11 pm    Post subject: string clearance on smaller violins Reply with quote

Howdy all,
My table of useful measurements does not include a 1/10 size violin. I need to fit a bridge on a 1/10 violin...could someone tell me what the string clearance over the fingerboard is supposed to be?
Thanks,
Becky
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Mat Roop
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 12:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am assuming you have the Strobel book..."Useful Measurements for Violin Makers"... the actual clearance will vary slightly depending on the player and teacher preference. You may want to start using the 1/8 size dimensions ...see how it plays and work down from there.
good luck...Mat
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Becky
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 10:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

yes, I have the Strobel book. Thanks for the advice, Mat. My only fear is that I can't judge accurately since my fingers are so much bigger than the toddler sized fingers this violin is for. Are there standards for a 1/10 size or do most people start with the 1/8 and go from there?
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Michael Darnton
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 10:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just use 1/8--that will be fine.
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