Cello sound post patch

Cello sound post patch rates the pegbox maestronet forums. I havent done one in a long time, and i may have the need too soon. I have a cello by the same maker, same year of production. Presenting sound post setter tool that is user friendly. The cello in question is a very good instrument, and the damage to the top very severe. Oct 19, 2014 a cello with some repairs may indicate one with good sound. The cello ive owned for the past 32 years developed a back soundpost crack last year. With my cello resting on its back on a cushy rug i positioned my phone flashlight resting just above the c. The reason a soundpost patch is such a cause of concern is that. We then mixed the plaster and poured out into the blocked off area needed to support and hold the top stable throughout the restoration. Repairing a crack over the sound post requires a patch on the inside of the top plate. This plug will form the sound post patch when it is fitted, glued into the depression and carved down to the thickness of the surrounding plate. I am by no means an expert but have cut a fair number of sound posts over the past few years. With my cello resting on its back on a cushy rug i positioned my phone flashlight resting just above the c string adjacent f hole to light the interior of the instrument while using the skewers like chopsticks in the a string adjacent f hole with one hand.

The fall of the soundpost jim clinton violins greenville, sc. Repairing an instrument with a sound post crack triangle. Violincelloviola scissor sound post setter, clamps to sound post to set and adjust, usa. Is this something a sound post adjustment might fix. If the post is too long or tight, the sound will be choked, harsh and stiff. Firstly we must design the sound post template to suit the individual crack conditions, the repair patch must cover a sufficient area of the violin top to distribute the sound post force and protect the damaged area from reopening.

This patented tool holds the sound post securely in a cradle of the tool until it is ready to be set in new position. Cello set of sound post tools s setter, scissor setter, gauge. Restored violin with cleats and sound post patch violin. The patch wood must be selected to match the wood in the violin top grain. Suppliers to the united kingdom music retail sector, we also distribute worldwide and are the exclusive uk distributors for larsen strings of denmark and chevalets despiau of france. Did the crack permanently change the sound of the instrument. Soundpost crack questions internet cello society forums on. Cello soundpost patch before hairline soundpost crack. This patch is 6 different cello recordings of pizzicato meant to create an ensemble effect.

Hi all, im curious what the current rate for a cello soundpost patch is. Hi all, im curious what the current rate for a cello sound post patch is. Buy cello set of sound post tools s setter, scissor setter, gauge, and sound post retrieve vwws. Violin soundpost patch repair this old violin was brought to olivia with a soundpost crack and 10 other open cracks which she repaired. Fyi, i usually ask between 3k and 5k, depending on the severity. Fitting a soundpost patch in the back of a fine old english cello. Mar 28, 2020 this post was contributed by a community member. Wet the spruce and let it dry between sanding with each grit. Now, this is a sound post crack and this is how it should be repaired. A back crack is so much more problematic than a top crackwhich is why it accounts for a much higher rate of depreciation. Today we made a cast of part of a cello top that needs a new sound post patch. The first time i tried to reset my sound post it took me nearly two hours of fiddling with it an hour unnecessarily because i was frustrated and not taking my time. On the bass side of an instrument is a bass bar, a cross section of which can be seen in the illustration above.

Oct 25, 2014 the tips on this video come after being shown by several different luthiers. A soundpost crack is tough to repair and results in. However, the truth is that as long as the purchase price reflects the existence of the sound post crack, this cello will be just as good an investment as an instrument without a sound post crack. Made of stainless steel, it is shaped to allow for insertion into all sizes of cellos to place and adjust the soundpost. Soundpost crack questions internet cello society forums. The bottom has a cup shape that nestles against the sound post, at which time the top mounted bubble balance is checked for level. A common misconception is that a cello with a repaired sound post crack will not make a good financial investment. A cello with some repairs may indicate one with good sound. View of a sound post through the end pin hole at the bottom of the violin.

Violin sound post measuring system smg2gauge and smproplus setter. I know of one cello soundpost crack which was glued and cleated. In resetting the soundpost to temporarily get the instrument up and working again, we are embarking on a complicated procedure. When a top crack passes over the sound post area it is the usual procedure to inlay a patch on the inside so that the pressure from the. Feb 15, 2015 restored violin with cleats and sound post patch. Cello bridge, violin repair, violin makers, hurdy gurdy, violin art, music. This is a unique cello as it is fractional from the maker, more than likely was specially made for a young student. In some circumstances we just glue the crack and hope it holds, as would be the procedure on an inexpensive instrument. D200 educator plays alongside yoyo ma wheaton, il patch. Firstly we must design the sound post template to suit the individual crack conditions, the repair patch must cover a sufficient area of the violin top to distribute the soundpost force and protect the damaged area from reopening.

So, after your eyes are done boggling, what would you charge. A cello with a number of repairs, despite what some people including dealers who wish to sell you new cellos or older cellos with few or no repairs may say, is not dramatically more likely than other cellos to give its owner unusual problems provided the repairs are done well. May 18, 2010 out of curiosity, how much will this reduce the value of the cello. Try adding reverb to this patch for a richer sound. In some circumstances we just glue the crack and hope it holds, as would. Repairing an instrument with a sound post crack triangle strings. Instrument accessories free delivery possible on eligible purchases. String repair services including violin, viola, cello and string bass. Includes sound post setter vspclassic, smcello and smdb, helps to easily set the sound post in all size instrumenta from 18 size violin up to 44 double bass.

Good combination, helps measure length and the end angles of the sound post. Sound post cracks are very common in the long life of a violin family instrument. If a sound post is too long, we trim down the sound post to prevent the pressure from cracking the top plate. Aside from the fact that the maple is twice as thick in the soundpost area, necessitating that much larger a patch, there is a greater chance of the crack reopening. Cello soundpost patch repair this cello was brought to olivia with a soundpost crack, which is visible here. The holding clamp is made of very thin metal thus it makes it easy to insert the sound post through the fhole. Fitting a sound post patch the first priority for the luthier is to close the crack as perfectly as possible and then to create a counter form which. The tips on this video come after being shown by several different luthiers. The angle, contact, fit and grain of the soundpost are critical to the full transference of sound and tonal qualities of the instrument. Once the sound post top end is installed and put into position, this tool allows measuring to see if the sound post is vertical.

Cello with a soundpost crack, which is visible here. Bass bass bow bow bow restoration cello neck reset ukelele varnish viola violin. Violin set of sound post tools s setter, scissor setter. A soundpost patch costs thousands of dollars to repair, but its worth it if its. Jun 14, 2011 the soundpost is the dowel of wood that you see inside the treble e or a side of your violin, viola or cello. A crack in the area of the soundpost is serious, and in the case of many but not all student instruments it can be a death sentence because the cost of fixing it. Often when this procedure is done the instrument will also require a new post, and possibly a new bridge, and they are not included in the price of the patch work. Feature product larsen violin gold e string, ball medium 44. Dec 24, 2019 download this free cello kontakt library by regulus sound productions.

The top was put in a vacuum bag to make the most accurate cat possible while protecting it from damage. When finished, sand the patch with 220, 320, and, finally, 600 grit sandpaper. Cello set of sound post tools s setter, scissor setter. The violin had well developed body modes, as well as a0, at the lower frequencies in the range of the violin as will be seen in the tap responses below. The sound of a bowed instrument violin family is not the sound of the vibrating string but the vibrating wood it activates through the bridge. May 12, 2014 jochen bruenjes soundpost patch violin repair 400.

Buy violin set of sound post tools s setter, scissor setter, gauge, and sound post retrieve vwws. This article will explain what is involved in performing a sound post reset. Feb 15, 2015 restored violin with cleats and sound post patch stay safe and healthy. However, a soundpost patch is a major undertaking with longterm effects and consequences. Violin free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Cello soundpost patch before hairline soundpost crack during. Mar 12, 2020 d200 educator plays alongside yoyo ma wheaton, il d200 orchestra teacher jeanne johannesen spent a memorable weekend recently playing cello alongside famous classical musician yoyo ma. Soundposts in student instruments fall all too often. Come here marshunda and friends take you through a. Fine strings is owned and operated by olivia pelling, a luthier based in ottawa, ontario, canada. Its endpin was in the wrong place so this was also repaired. Cello soundpost patch bloomington string instruments. For most of these string postings i write as an educator, but this time i write as an enthusiast.

The library was recorded dry so youll be able to add your personal reverb to provide the cello your individual sound. I recently had my cello repaired after it cracked s. The patch should be flush with the top on the edges and generally be 3. The position of the sound post inside a violin is critical, and moving it by very small amounts as little as 0. Create atmospheric, beautiful, and energetic sounds with this simple cello, yet intriguing library. Would be an ideal instrument for a student who has played a few years, and can care for a very old instrument well. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Two flexible kitchen skewers and thirty minutes were enough to get the soundpost mostly vertical and kind of in the right position. When repaired properly with a sound post patch, the instrument can continue to be a. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Soundpost patch when a top crack passes over the sound post area it is the usual procedure to inlay a patch on the inside so that the pressure from the soundpost will not reopen the crack. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.

We are trade distributors of the violin family of orchestral bowed string instruments and associated accessories. Violin s style sound post setter stainless steel viola tools hook. The pocketblakus cello was recorded with a rode k2 valve mic and comes with two patches a legato patch for lengthy sustained notes, and a spiccato patch for brief, uneven notes. The soundpost is the dowel of wood that you see inside the treble e or a side of your violin, viola or cello. How to set a sound post, install, installation, soundpost. Have the sound post checked to make sure it is not correspondingly too short or too long.

A cellist from georgia wrote us that although she prefers older cellos. I am by no means an expert but have cut a fair number of soundposts over the past few years. As a performer i always found it a little disappointing that most of us dont have any skills in upkeeping our instrument, whether its carving a. Out of curiosity, how much will this reduce the value of the cello. Come here marshunda and friends take you through a sound. Shop for violin, viola, cello, bass, chamber music, orchestra, royal conservatory, popular, suzukui, fiddle and many more types of sheet music. See our selection of strings for violins, violas, cellos and basses. For a small piece of spruce thats about 6mm thick about 7mm on a viola, about 10mm on a cello it makes a tremendous difference on how your instrument plays and sounds. Specialized tools for standing up or moving a sound post are commercially available. An instrument without a sound post will sound weak, thin and hollow. See our selection of world class sheetmusic for all types of string intruments. Here is the my realistic and emotional cello patches. What repairs are acceptable in the cello youre buying. Also, how badly will this change the sound quality.

A full cast for violin, viola and cello is the best way to go. The sounds of the cello can evoke many emotions, unlike any other instrument. They carve out the wood in an oval pattern around the soundpost on the top obviously not all of the way through it. Best sound post tool ever for violin, viola and more. The violin was sealed but unvarnished, tuned to a440 and fitted with a 42 g chinrest. When repaired properly with a sound post patch, the instrument can continue to be a reliable tool beyond your lifetime and perhaps even improve its tone. A plug sits upsidedown, ready to be chalk fitted into an excavated hollow in a cello front. About this item this is a traditional luthiers tool for setting soundposts in a cello. D200 educator plays alongside yoyo ma wheaton, il d200 orchestra teacher jeanne johannesen spent a memorable weekend recently playing. Real cello mayhem is an inspirational, yet free kontakt library for music producers. The high notes come from the wood between the treble foot of the bridge and the top of the sound post. Olivia is a secondgeneration luthier who comes from a family with a strong tradition of lutherie and craftmanship in canada and europe.