The mensur is identical to that of a violin, as is fingerboard, bridge curvature, and general instrument size. Currently it’s stringed with 1/2 viola strings, tuned C-G-D-A. Body and neck are carved from a single block of maple. No soundpost, only a bass bar. After varnishing, I’ll attach a standard violin chinrest and Wittner integrated shoulder rest, so it can be played like a regular violin.
Looks great! Do you use the 3d printer to create tools? I’m thinking on getting one.
Are there any audio samples hanging around? I’d very much like to hear a mensur.
Well done!
Are you able to play the Violin as well? I want to learn it however, unable to do due to hear damage and tinnitus.
Thanks!
I can play violin a bit (first position, without vibrato- which covers a lot of folk and medieval songs). Had to quit lessons due to the pandemic and have been practicing with books since then.
I have hearing damage as well, albeit only one sided. The right ear still works well, and I still have bone conduction through the chin rest. Have you tried hearing aids?