Ep. 38: The Bridge X-Factor

[@Louise-qk2po]

That is absalutely fascinating. Been playing violin 2 weeks and moved the bridge about 8mm or so in front of where it was originally. Tightened the strings, tuned it and it sounded like it's get up and go had got up ang gone, and now I know why😅😅! It was easy to reposition the bridge and retune, so it has been a learning curve for me. Thank you for posting.

[@russcorbett3923]

Truly , Thank You !! You always educate , inform and inspire with each if your videos !!! I've found that the numbers are an absolutely necessary starting point . Then , depending on the manufacturer , age , type if wood , thickness if wood ,,, and , and ,,,,these variables will make these numbers vary . I've never done any adjustments to the bass bar ( I'm not that accomplished yet ) but have varied the sound post in every way possible . I don't know why , but I've never even considered adjusting the feet on a bridge . To me , this video was Very eye opening and as always I and Alot of others thank you for what you do !!

[@EdgarRuss]

Thanks Russ! have fun ER PS.: Love your name as well!!!! 😂

[@MakNyus-jc4pi]

I always follow your videos as a benchmark

[@willb3698]

Thank you as always, Maestro.

[@EdgarRuss]

you are fantastic Will B! ER

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

@@EdgarRuss 🙀🖕

[@laurencelance586]

Facinating! I can only wonder how many decent violins could be made much better if they had a proper bridge. I can now understand why it would take four hours of work to get the bridge just as you wanted it.

[@delgesuviolin3382]

Thank you with respectfully but in my opinion if consider the string's angle on the bridge (most simple) is shown that the net force of each strings are not possible to have direction like that X. Prove by install one by one string we can see which position and how distribution of the net force.

[@danielpn4142]

If you make a book with all those tips then yes, i will buy it like crazy :)

[@EdgarRuss]

As as I have time. Actually I was already thinking many times to do so. Now KZbin is already a nice start. Thanks for your interest. all the best ER

[@mariapia8634]

Masnnet

[@CafeBikeGirl]

The strings resonate horizontally, therefore the force is like tilting a box up on the opposite corner.

[@amiralikhalili3461]

Hi i have an old French violin with a shorter body Stop than usual (about 190mm measured from the treble side) the body length is 355mm and the nack length is 130mm . What do you think i should do about the bridge position? Shall i ignore the f nicks?

[@TheJoeverghese1]

What is the exact measurements for violin bridge height wise

[@hasanmohammad3589]

Another great and informative video as always. I have a question here, If increasing the area between the bridge feet will open up more of the sound, What is the ideal bridge feet width???

[@-E-M-M-]

if the sound travels in diagonal why the bass bar is below the G string 😯 leaving aside structural purpose

[@wbiracymollskovalmeida9063]

Boa pergunta

[@truth7416]

Helpful as usual. Thanks. How can you make the E string less intense with the bridge?

[@EdgarRuss]

if it is only the E string, I wouldn't solve this issue with the bridge. Very likelyI would give a small it on the soundpost ONLY on the lower side (the side which is on the back(maple) towards the neck. Just a hit in order ta you feel that something has changed erase of the hit. less as what you can see. In that case you actually change the touching point area of the soundpost on the opposite upper side towards the top. But if you insist: Soak the bridge where the strings lay with instant glue. This makes the wood harder and might give what you search. But please NEVER glue the little skin with instant glue. This glue is too hard and later on creates annoying buzzes. Always glue the skin with white or hide glue. More elastic. Hope you got the msg. Have to run now to my exhibition here in Seoul. all the best ER PS.: and let me know if...........🏃🏽‍♂️

[@oficialbrucewayne]

Thank u so much for your content!

[@Pieschacon]

Awesome. Thank you 🖒🖒🖒🖒

[@EdgarRuss]

I am glad you love it! all the best ER

[@MakNyus-jc4pi]

Helo mister, white maple versus cream maple which is better for the bridge? Please show me the truth

[@mecanictransmision]

Love yours vids

[@EdgarRuss]

me too!!!!! 😅 Thanks a lot! ER

[@michaelwhisman]

I would love to see a video on how to make a bridge from scratch, Fitting a bridge is not making a bridge. I have no doubt that there are other woods better than maple for a bridge.

[@josezakany7808]

Hi Edgar! Love your videos and I aspire to own one of your cellos. You stated that making the inside of the foot of the bridge on the treble side a little shorter will improve the low strings. Conversely will making the inside of the bridge foot on the base side shorter help improve the sound of my A and D strings on a cello? Any other ways you can modify your cello bridge to improve he A and D strings? Thank you so much!

[@EdgarRuss]

Hi Jose! I would rather prefer to see you using the word smaller than shorter. Otherwise others believe that I want to twist the bridge. But this is not the case. So we are actually only talking about the size of the bridge feels. Yes or yes? Now Jose to your question: of course there are ways but before shouting into our community I would actually prefer to see your cello first. Too much "non sense" is out here. I only want to want to know people out there things I am sure it works for sure. Maybe you can come and visit Cemona or we meet when I am somewhere closer where you are. Write me an email and I am sure we will find a way. Let me know all the best ER

[@arongalb3526]

How to fix the strings on the bridge without any holes or mark on it

[@leandroavilasoares285]

Mestre, gostaria de saber qual a medida exata da barra harmônica para dentro do pé do cavalete do violoncelo

[@GoldPlate29]

The whole bridge is an equalizer!

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Yeah it is

[@kgreekeshvarmanvarman]

Thank you,x factor for 4 strings ok ,please for 5 strings, if possible.

[@EdgarRuss]

Sorry I don't have that much experience with 5 strings and the X factor. But by now I have see that the string in the middle isn't influence that much while the other four yes.

[@reynojosuejr.v.6872]

Why is not bone?

[@leomele1369]

Edgardo , will you believe that someone can be born with the give of luthier (nato), or is just coincidence.

[@EdgarRuss]

Leo, I think it takes a mixture of both! All the best Edgar

[@leomele1369]

@@EdgarRuss thanks for the fast respond.. Well i don't know everything, in fact, in some videos you got me out of my own doubts like the force and distressed it is in the wood all zero out, but i still think not in all the cases. In other video you show the it really takes more than a hour to make the best Bridge and i was being hard on myself thinking i was taking to long in finishing one. Although I think your new violin design is going to be a success. Exito Edgar, what do you think? autism can affect the credibility on the person that is getting his violin or instrument fix or tweak? Does autism represent a red flag? Let me explain myself. Is it out there people that really refuse to try or or believe that a autism luthier can get it done? Thanks again I appreciate your time Leo All the best for you and your family.

[@rufoseptimo]

en español! por favor.

[@EdgarRuss]

Lo siento pero no se hablar español! :-)