General

In addition to the usual range of woodworking tools, violin making - in particular - requires a different set of tools and apparatus. These tools are generally as follows

The bow (VIOLIN BOW) is a key element in the formation of sound. Simply having a violin made by a skilled violin-maker and maintaining it properly does not guarantee that the instrument will produce an efficient sound.

Follow the steps below to find out if the body of stringed instruments such as Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass is suitable for your body use; Gently hold the instrument and turn it upside down or ask someone to hold the instrument carefully.

The specific weight of a wooden material gives an idea about the properties of the material such as Weight, Working, Heat value, hardness, abrasion, resistance and machineability. Specific weight is the weight of any substance divided by its volume.

Choosing the right type of wood is one of the key challenges for a musical instrument manufacturer. There is a wide variety of instruments in the world. These are classified as percussion, clavier, wind instruments, etc. The violin is the most prominent member of the string family and is referred to be the orchestra's maestro instrument.

Wood is an integral element of nature, has a wide range of uses, and is an indisputably valuable material which is essential for instrument making. Due to its physical structure, varying levels of hardness, and unique acoustic properties, wood will forever be a top priority in the music industry worldwide.