sound post 1

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a small dowel inside the instrument under the treble end of the bridge, spanning the space between the top and back plates and held in place by friction.

  • 1.The position of the sound post inside a violin is critical, and moving it by very small amounts (as little as 0.5mm or 0.25mm, or less) can make a big difference in the sound quality and loudness of an instrument.
  • a small dowel inside the instrument under the treble end of the bridge, spanning the space between the top and back plates and held in place by friction.

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