Only touch the soundpost if you are an experienced and trained luthier. The first thing that happens if you don't know what you are doing is you can easily damage the F holes, ruining the instrument - and if you get it in the wrong place it will sound dreadful or damage the instrument with a sound post crack.
If you can't set a sound post, what are you going to do if yours falls over while on a trip (very common), or the day of a concert (not as uncommon as you think)? Buy a $50 plywood violin and practice setting the sound post. I like this guy's method, by the way. I was already not punching holes, just using a different tool that's a little more trouble. The relation between the sound post and bridge is similar to the relation between bow position and bridge. If they are close, the sound is brighter and louder but harsher. If you can adjust your bowing position, you can adjust your sound post. Since your sound post is of fixed height, if you don't trim it or cut a new one, getting it the right distance off-center takes care of itself. It only fits at one distance if it is true vertical.
Embarrassing but true, my violin fell/was dropped from a chair. The sound post shifted but over a period of about two weeks the plate vibrations pushed it back into its best location. I was very lucky!
You can also tie two pieces of string to the post. They then are pulled back and forth through the F holes, and get the post, the exact position, easily. It is even more important, to have the post, in the perfect position. Also, to angle the post, to conform to the angles on the top and bottom of the violin. I'm a luthier, and player. I always suspected, it is better to not have those indentations in the post, so thanks for this video.
Well i have to say there are already modern sound post setters that basically clamp the post in and release it very easy. I don’t really understand yours as how would one set the post and remove the fishing line ?
Somehow I knew it was going to be about the soundpost looking at the title! Starting out making a Talharpa... then probably a Vielle, working through the ages and build my skills up and then I'll make a violin.
Thank you. It's amazing, these days gratitude is getting more and more popular, and more and more people are actually taking time to say "thank you", and it is getting less and less "cool" not to say it. Glad to hear you found some value in this video! Thank you.
@@badiarov I bought the cheapest violin possible, because that was my option. I am a beginner and adult only previously playing classical piano. The violin 🎻 is such a powerful romantic instrument. I shall make my best efforts. I shall look for your book. Do you sell a violin care kit? Love 💕
How do you remove the tool when the sound post is in place; the nylon string is looped around the sound post? Do you just pull one end of the nylon at the handle of you tool with other end of the nylon being loose. The loose end would then slide down in the violin and back up again?
Well it is a great way to sell a book but if done properly the fibres of the post are undamaged, although they are parted a little, (even using a normal post setter) and the sound is not spoiled. Even the idea isn't new and in reality there is no significant difference.
Thank you for your praise and your opinion, Phil. I am simply sharing my experience, give advice and help people. What people do with it is entirely up the them, of course :) Congrats with your channel by the way. Wow. Everything is perfect, nothing to critique and so much to learn. Thank you.
@@badiarov I'm just a violinist wondering how I might get an opportunity to try this innovation on my instrument. But I have no luthier skills. I wondered if I had one whether I might prevail upon a local luthier to use it on my behalf. I am intrigued by the possiility.
The speed of sound in carbon fiber seem to be 10.763 km/s (just under 11 km/s, according to www.osti.gov/), whereas in spruce, it is just 6.3 km/s (according to Lucchi, the maker of Lucchi meter). Does the speed of sound translate into the required mental/emotional connection between the instrument and the musician? This depends on the musician. Whether this is perceived as desired by the audience is another matter entirely. Musical experiences are complex, and success in the music field is not determined solely by the instrument or any part of it. Carbon fiber sound posts do exist. I hope this helps.
It might be a good idea. Good players make good sound no matter what, so even big problems can go unnoticed for years. If you checked it twice and learned that your soundpost does not move around, then you don't need to check it once a year, once in a while will do.
looks like it would work but- once in place it maybe hard to remove sliding over or under peg but if not the price is right/// I was thinking ( not being a builder or player ) a very small surgery clamp or something like that would work and would look good too but simple is usually better. just a thought does a violin absolutely need it again I'm not a builder / good video
You are correct. Fitting of the post is very difficult to do owing to the asymmetrical cut required to perfectly fit the top and bottom to the curve of the wood surface inside the box. If too tight Or too ill fitting great damage can occur. The quality of sound is also dependent on this and position as well
Argh... As Seth Godin said, "All marketers are liars". So am I. Of course, it is not free. You make it yourself, so if you had some spare brass in the attic, no costs. But even then, it will take an hour or two to make it. And time, in my opinion, is priceless.
Great question! Thank you! (There is a reason, why I always chose bland and monotonous music). Is there anything else you found wrong with this video? I see all of your videos are just perfect 😀
Only touch the soundpost if you are an experienced and trained luthier. The first thing that happens if you don't know what you are doing is you can easily damage the F holes, ruining the instrument - and if you get it in the wrong place it will sound dreadful or damage the instrument with a sound post crack.
Totally agree.
If you can't set a sound post, what are you going to do if yours falls over while on a trip (very common), or the day of a concert (not as uncommon as you think)? Buy a $50 plywood violin and practice setting the sound post. I like this guy's method, by the way. I was already not punching holes, just using a different tool that's a little more trouble. The relation between the sound post and bridge is similar to the relation between bow position and bridge. If they are close, the sound is brighter and louder but harsher. If you can adjust your bowing position, you can adjust your sound post. Since your sound post is of fixed height, if you don't trim it or cut a new one, getting it the right distance off-center takes care of itself. It only fits at one distance if it is true vertical.
Embarrassing but true, my violin fell/was dropped from a chair. The sound post shifted but over a period of about two weeks the plate vibrations pushed it back into its best location. I was very lucky!
You can also tie two pieces of string to the post. They then are pulled back and forth through the F holes, and get the post, the exact position, easily. It is even more important, to have the post, in the perfect position. Also, to angle the post, to conform to the angles on the top and bottom of the violin. I'm a luthier, and player. I always suspected, it is better to not have those indentations in the post, so thanks for this video.
Much thanks alot for all your generosity.
Hello sir!
This tool is awesome!
Can you please make a demonstration video of fitting the sound post with help of this tool when ever it's possible?
Fantastic idea. Thank you.
Well i have to say there are already modern sound post setters that basically clamp the post in and release it very easy. I don’t really understand yours as how would one set the post and remove the fishing line ?
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
I don’t think the line is a closed loop so you just pull on one end and out it comes
I use a thread . It is quite easy and works fine without making a hole in the post
Thank you for sharing your advice.
Thnk u Dmitry for u documentaries, I m exiting AND wait until I received your book....
Wonderful! Thank you. Just to make sure: have you ordered your book via my book's website or via Amazon?
Genius indeed! Thanks for sharing. Will be ordering the book.
Have fun!
Interesting post setter and easy to make. Many thanks.
Somehow I knew it was going to be about the soundpost looking at the title!
Starting out making a Talharpa... then probably a Vielle, working through the ages and build my skills up and then I'll make a violin.
Thanks!
This is genius!!! Thank you very much 🎻❤️
Thank you. It's amazing, these days gratitude is getting more and more popular, and more and more people are actually taking time to say "thank you", and it is getting less and less "cool" not to say it. Glad to hear you found some value in this video! Thank you.
@@badiarov I bought the cheapest violin possible, because that was my option.
I am a beginner and adult only previously playing classical piano. The violin 🎻 is such a powerful romantic instrument.
I shall make my best efforts. I shall look for your book. Do you sell a violin care kit?
Love 💕
That tool isa brilliant idea. Thank you .
Thank you and you are welcome.
Thank you for this fantastic tip.
You are so welcome! It's a pity there is no soundpost in a guitar.
Thank you for sharing
My pleasure
Brilliant!
Thank you.
How do you remove the tool when the sound post is in place; the nylon string is looped around the sound post? Do you just pull one end of the nylon at the handle of you tool with other end of the nylon being loose. The loose end would then slide down in the violin and back up again?
Just pull the string out.
❤Thanks
Thank you. People rarely use these beautiful words these days, especially online. 💙
Well it is a great way to sell a book but if done properly the fibres of the post are undamaged, although they are parted a little, (even using a normal post setter) and the sound is not spoiled. Even the idea isn't new and in reality there is no significant difference.
Thank you for your praise and your opinion, Phil. I am simply sharing my experience, give advice and help people. What people do with it is entirely up the them, of course :) Congrats with your channel by the way. Wow. Everything is perfect, nothing to critique and so much to learn. Thank you.
is this a device you sell? or if not do you know anywhere it can be bought?
I suppose you're asking if I made this device myself. Yes, I designed and made it. Are you a violinist or a luthier?
@@badiarov I'm just a violinist wondering how I might get an opportunity to try this innovation on my instrument. But I have no luthier skills. I wondered if I had one whether I might prevail upon a local luthier to use it on my behalf. I am intrigued by the possiility.
Genius!
Thank you
I still don't understand how to make this genius soundpost setter!
Then it must be something really genius :)
@Dmitry Badiarov it would be nice for you to show us how to make it, because it is genius!
and the location? I tough will be a recommendation spot
It depends.
How about carbon soundposts? Just curious :)
The speed of sound in carbon fiber seem to be 10.763 km/s (just under 11 km/s, according to www.osti.gov/), whereas in spruce, it is just 6.3 km/s (according to Lucchi, the maker of Lucchi meter). Does the speed of sound translate into the required mental/emotional connection between the instrument and the musician? This depends on the musician. Whether this is perceived as desired by the audience is another matter entirely. Musical experiences are complex, and success in the music field is not determined solely by the instrument or any part of it. Carbon fiber sound posts do exist. I hope this helps.
@@badiarov It did surpass my expectations of an answer! What an expertise!
Much appreciated,
THANK YOU :)
If my violin is sounding fine, is it necessary for a luthier to check and adjust the sound post once a year?
It might be a good idea. Good players make good sound no matter what, so even big problems can go unnoticed for years. If you checked it twice and learned that your soundpost does not move around, then you don't need to check it once a year, once in a while will do.
looks like it would work but- once in place it maybe hard to remove sliding over or under peg but if not the price is right/// I was thinking ( not being a builder or player ) a very small surgery clamp or something like that would work and would look good too but simple is usually better. just a thought does a violin absolutely need it again I'm not a builder / good video
Thank you for your thoughts.
Amazing tool ❤😅
It really is!
I heard that a violin player should not touch the sound post. It should be a luthier’s job
You are correct. Fitting of the post is very difficult to do owing to the asymmetrical cut required to perfectly fit the top and bottom to the curve of the wood surface inside the box. If too tight Or too ill fitting great damage can occur. The quality of sound is also dependent on this and position as well
Can't agree with you and with Phil even more.
In case anyone wants to know how to get this sound post, you have to make it yourself.
And how do you withdraw the wire?
It's not attached to the soundpost :)
The handle nips the fishing line to the outside of the tube so when he takes off the handle the fishing line can be drawn out around the post .
Хорошо бы русские субтитры.
Да! К сожалению, не хватает времени. Уверен, что Вы выучите английский раньше, чем у меня появится время на перевод.
where do I found the tool?
Make it
There’s only one way……practice, practice, practice.
Yes, it is especially effective when one practises the right things.
Free tool? How?
Argh... As Seth Godin said, "All marketers are liars". So am I. Of course, it is not free. You make it yourself, so if you had some spare brass in the attic, no costs. But even then, it will take an hour or two to make it. And time, in my opinion, is priceless.
Wonder if car brake pipe is thin enough to fit through F hole . The peg end of the pipe will need to be U shaped to turn the peg .
Patent that thing! 😂
LOL. Thank you.
I am freelancer I provide background remove service
That's great. As you can see, I already have someone. Thank you.
What I mean by this is that I will give it to you as well and I will do it on time and that too in low budget.
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What the purpose of that bland, monotonous, distracting back-ground music?
Great question! Thank you! (There is a reason, why I always chose bland and monotonous music). Is there anything else you found wrong with this video? I see all of your videos are just perfect 😀