Tail Gut Replacement
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- In this weeks Tech-Tip, we replace a violin tail gut that is slipping because the threads on the tail gut itself are worn out. This is a simple repair anyone can do in the classroom or studio and I’ll show you how.
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I bought a used cello and the new strings won't fit the tailpiece. I hate the copy/fake Wittner combo tailpieces. I didn't factor replacing it in my cost.
Yeah… the fake Wittner are a mess. There are two options for you: 1) use a pair of flare nose pliers (and only flat nose) to slightly squeeze the string just above the ball to help it fit the fine tuner. 2) Use a screw driver to gently pry the fine tuner open - be careful here, there is not much room for expansion but it can be done.
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Very nice. Just to be clear: you replaced the tail gut with a new assembly including new nuts. Are there different levels, qualities and sizes of this part, or are they all pretty standard?
There are a few different options in tail gut out there but I find the very basic one to be the best for almost every use and they're cheap, under $15.They do come in different sizes as well so be sure to order for your specific instrument and size, ie: 1/2 violin, 3/4 Cello or 16" Viola...whatever you have. I always recommend replacing the nuts at the same time, the new gut will come with new nuts so use them. Thanks for asking, this is a great question.
I have black aluminum fine tuners. What is the distance between the bridge and the fine tuners? How do I calculate the length? Is it from the beginning of the tuner or from the string line?
The distance from the bridge to the fine tuner depends on the size and type of instrument. A 1/2 Violin will be much different from a 3/4 String bass so, instead of listing the actual measurements, think ratio of 1:6 or the distance from the tailpiece nut to the top of the bridge is 1/6th the distance from the bridge to the top nut by the scroll.
I like to use a metric ruler for this because the math is easier but think of this as a fraction: 1 over 6 = (measurement from tailpiece nut to bridge) over X. Now just make the fractions equal one another and this will give you the distance to the top nut. Make the necessary adjustments. Typing this out makes it seem more complicated that is actually is. :) It's just grade school math making your fractions equal one another.
My violin is new but when i was tuning it it snapped ,then when i fixed it its still making that sound now im scared to tune it again
Hmm... sound like there's something mechanical going on there. Is the nut slipping on the tail gut? Is the end button coming out when you tune it? Start by ensuring the end button (round piece the tail gut loops around) is staying in place when you tune it up. If that's staying put, then mark the position of the nut with a crayon or marker that will show up on the gut material and then tune it. If you hear that sound, loosen the strings and check to see if the nuts have moved. It may be the threads on the nut were stripped at the factory and you need a new guy.
Everytime I tuned my violin for a month, something was making a sound in the tailpiece. Then one day, it finally snapped lol I tried to put them back but when I'm tuning,they're wearing out :((
Yeah... that part stinks about strings. You have anywhere from 6 to 18 months on a set of strings (depending on brand and tension) and then it's just time to put on a new set. Keep playing and wearing out those strings!