Does the Soundpost Need to Be Straight?

[@TheJmills39]

This is a fantastic video and explanation, thank you! I have to say... when you pulled out the bass sound post, I had chuckle and thought for a moment it was a joke... like the WWII videos they made for teaching how different things (engines, guns, radios, etc) work that use comically oversized and oversimplified examples of parts. Those things are huge! They look almost like closet rods! Thanks again for all your videos. I hope some day to find myself in Cremona and able to swing by and shake your hand!

[@EdgarRuss]

Haha, I’m glad the doublebass soundpost brought a laugh! 😄 I’m so happy you enjoyed the video, and I’d be thrilled to welcome you to Cremona one day, feel free to stop by for a tour and a chat. Thanks again for watching, and for the fantastic comment!

[@henrykmusic]

I was thinking same question recently. You video is great, answered my question , you are a great maker👍👍luckliy I own an instrument of you.

[@EdgarRuss]

Thank you so much for watching! 😊 I’m thrilled to hear the video was helpful and that you're enjoying the instrument!

[@ramibostaji3443]

Of course, it is very interesting subject that you take us into a place where we have more knowledge needed to understand. Thanks for your kindness to share with us such information and we need more and more accordingly

[@EdgarRuss]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I’m really glad to hear that the videos are helping you dive deeper into these details. There’s so much to explore, and I’ll definitely keep sharing more insights. Stay tuned for more, and thank you for being here!

[@picksalot1]

Always interesting. Trying to hear with our eyes can be misleading. 😉

[@hartmutlindemann9735]

Thanks a lot for a very good and interesting video...

[@EdgarRuss]

Thank you so much! 😊 I’m really happy you found it interesting, means a lot to hear that!

[@ChrisEbbrsen]

I was taught not to have leaning tower of pizza soundpost. But have on occasion had a leaning soundpost with decent sound. It bothered me so i straithened it up. Im glad i did. My next experiment: rosewood or willow soundpost. I may never get around to it but would like to have one just to see if makes difference.

[@MrXiaoda]

Very interesting, but I'll buy it. Thanks a lot.

[@fishhunter2613]

I play cretan Lyra for some years As I have seen moving the soundpost slightly on the side makes the sound warmer and moving to the centre more tough..the method is almost the same..the soundpost is attached on the bridge not at the topplate to our Lyra..we have to experiment different types of wood for the bridge and soundpost and also thicknesses and heights to bring out the desired sound we need.. Many greetings from Rethymno Crete! Always enjoy watching your video's Mr Edgar!Thank you very much!

[@musetekk3574]

I love your take on these subjects! Would you consider reviewing some other instruments? My first thought was a mezzo-forte or Lewis and Clark Carbon Fiber instruments

[@Creationhorse]

Very helpful. I need clarification on one point. Toward the end of the video you were talking about having the post slightly slanted when looking through the f-hole from the side,....should the bottom of the post be slightly toward the lower block and the top of the post slightly toward the bridge or upper block? Is that what you were saying?

[@ChrisEbbrsen]

I totally agree! Mr.Russ. could you talk about Swiss Stone Pine sound post? Ive heard it is sonically superior. But no one in my area stocks swiss stone pine. They argue the altitude its grown at is not practical for selling to cus t omers.

[@thomaspaul311]

Do electric violins have sound posts? I hope I do not offend with this question. Liked.

[@CBMalloch]

If it's an acoustic electric it will have a body with a top and bottom plate and it will have a sound post, so it can be played acoustically. If it doesn't have a body (e.g. Viper, Yamaha SV or EV) it won't have a sound post. Sort of like the difference between an acoustic guitar with a pickup and a solid-body electric.

[@mahmoudabokhder3418]

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[@kevinfarrellUK]

I always wonder how to contour the top and bottom of a soundpost without knowing the arc of the plates and without compromising its length. Boggles my mind.

[@rogerclark8260]

So your eye sight fuzzes over automobile license plates?

[@EdgarRuss]

😂

[@NoName-zn1sb]

Whut?

[@user-gv8kh3cd8m]

I dont need 40 years making violins, the answer is, it depends on the violin. Simple.

[@JustFiddler]

😅