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- Local ViolinsOf all the different violins available from each and every different importer there are variable differences with all of the builds and finishes possible. From a multitude of different factories with varying materials, care and know added to what is asked for, what ends up tuned for you is seldom prepared with finesse. This does not mean a rubbished instrument. It merely means that there are parts of the equation missing. Namely the care or time spent on the setup and regulation needed with any and all violins; ‘student’ to pro. All of these are with pros and cons as with anything. Still, the secret is in the Setup & Tune.
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- Despiau BridgesFor three generations the Despiau family has been perfecting the art of selecting, cutting and drying timber, in particular the Sycamore Maple. This long standing tradition is coupled with an innovative approach to our extensive range of bridges. Standard models include violin, viola, cello, bass, viola da gamba and viola d’amour plus we regularly put our expertise at the disposal of instrument makers who wish to create made to measure or original models. Their passion for the craft and rigid quality control procedures have resulted in their being recognized as a World leader in high-grade bridges. One of the benefits of the Despiau bridge range is that they have made it possible to get bridges that are ‘custom’ made to deal with various sonic challenges that instrument makers sometimes have to deal with. Their objectives bare to propose a multitude of alternatives: Bridges available in high, medium or low sizes to suit varying fingerboard angles and combined with three choices of heart positions can offer the instrument maker multiple, subtle variations. Unfinished bridges to give the instrument maker total freedom to create his or her own particular style as well as more finished models that simply require fitting. All our…
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