Bassbar from start to finish (condensed)

Index of videos : http://davidesora.altervista.org/

This is a very condensed version that shows how I make the bassbar, a very important aspect for the acoustic response of the violin.
Anyone interested can find more detailed information in the series of videos dedicated to the bassbar by consulting the above mentioned index that contains direct links to each video (captions are in Italian, but you will find the English translation by opening the window under each video). You can also see them all in this playlist : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTh8SKS3F4M&list=PLaxadm6POX7HMKwmNMPQHIut3TDzIdfw-

It is not possible to give standard measures to the dimensions of the bassbar as these can vary according to the parameters of the wood, the heights of the arching and the plate thickness. A higher arching will require a lower bassbar while a low arching will require a higher and stiffer bassbar and the same is true in relation to plate thicknesses. Using the frequency of Mode 5 as a reference is an attempt to obtain less random indications to decide when to stop thinning. However, it is not even possible to establish an ideal frequency for Mode 5 as this must always be considered in relation to the weight and size of the plate and, last but not least, to the acoustic and tonal response that the violinmaker considers ideal for his instruments.

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Видео Bassbar from start to finish (condensed) канала Davide Sora