Cello bridge carving tips

[@spyd3rmurphy468]

Hi I would like to thank you for this lesson I’m from the the Philippines and we have about 2 real luthiers here the waiting time is so long so I’m my on luthier carving my own bridge and adjustments to my cello thank you very much for this

[@repairmasterclass]

I do offer a full course on instrument repair for orchestral strings if you're ever interested. Find out more at repairmasterclas.com

[@DoubleBassLive]

Thank you for this great video!

[@JosesGarage101]

Very useful video 👍👍. I wonder what different in sound the flexible bridge vs normal bridge? Thanks for sharing

[@edgargil8318]

My cello has an unwanted "parallel" frequency added to the basic sound of each string. It is clearly audible on C ans G strings, and I am sure that it interferes slightly with the sound of D and A strings. It is an octave and 1/3rd higher that the note played. What is your opinion about it. Thanks!

[@repairmasterclass]

@@edgargil8318 Interesting issue that should be fun for you to work out. Possibilities range from a simple soundpost adjustment (a likely culprit) to a top and back that are working against one another and need some serious attention. The bridge will refine the sound, but where you are hearing additional frequencies, it’s not just in the bridge. Take it or ship it to a shop you trust and let them help you sort it out.

[@12345621770]

Hey Mister! What's your opinion about Aubert adjustable/movable bridge? I bought it from Thomman and I took my cello and went to fix it in a musical instrument maker but i never saw any cello anywhere to have this kind of bridge. and it wasn't a cheap bridge. Do you have any opinion about the sound it can give to my cello? Thank you

[@repairmasterclass]

They are an expensive bridge! They are not so bad in a pinch but I don't like them for sound. The grain changes direction in the feet and this is the main reason they don't sound as nice.

[@12345621770]

@@repairmasterclass thanks for your opinion! Actually.. im afraid for the same thing! But i just had it at home and at the shop that i go they prefer to put this bridge than an other maybe because they have less job to do with this. And less adjustments. But we wll see what's gona happen!

[@repairmasterclass]

@@12345621770 Let me know what you think the results are to your sound. If you don't like it, tell this shop I offer trainings on how to do lots of orchestra repairs including carving bridges. ;)

[@12345621770]

@repairmasterclass so the sound is better! Stronger and better timbre from before. The cello is a sr1102 4/4 stentor. And in addition to this bridge I also have Il Cannone Cello Warm & Broad strings.So, the resaults for the sound are better. but overall I find the hight of the bridge pretty high for what i used to play. and the sound post is bigger diameter now. For a student cello i don't know if this is the optimal set up. They told me that the distances for strings and height have the correct measurements. The only problem is that i get a lot of wolf tones.

[@MarthaRodriguez-hy3xf]

What is the cost to fix a cello bridge?

[@repairmasterclass]

Depends on the shop and what type of bridge you need but, at this time, a national average is between $75 and $150. Reach out to your local tech and allow them to inspect your instrument and get an estimate. I know they'll be happy to help.

[@lustucrugf5591]

That's not carving it's just finishing the decorative details tbh