V2 Violin Build

Ben Haack

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Apr 21, 2021, 12:44:25 AM4/21/21

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Hey guys,

Just thought I'd share my V2 build. I've been playing and learning on a V1 since about January and just finished my first shot at the V2. There are a couple issues with the the body, the F hole on the left is a little messed up because the support didn't print there for some reason, but sound wise it's a big improvement over the V1. I appreciate the notches on the bottom for the shoulder rest too, the extra stability is awesome!

I used Protopasta CF-PLA with great results. I'll be printing another body when I get another spool.

Thanks for creating this project David, it has been a lot of fun building these and great motivation for learning. I'm looking forward to future revisions and tweaks along the way.

James Kulaga

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May 12, 2021, 8:37:23 AM5/12/21

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Awesome build! I was wondering, what's the arm thing for the neck? What is it's purpose?

David Perry

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May 12, 2021, 9:59:32 AM5/12/21

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Ahh the arm thing. That’s a false bout. Many electric violins have something like it. It is used as a reference point for playing in higher positions. Without it, many advanced violinists can’t play very precisely in those higher positions and they complain about it a LOT.

I never go up that high, so for me it’s a nice handle, but I do not like the aesthetic of it.

Reminds me I need to make a V2 neck that doesn’t have the false bout.

On the hardanger fiddle there is something similar, but that’s used to support the base of your hand when playing in first position. Most players hold the instrument with their wrist bend resting their hand on the bout of the instrument. It’s a little strange.

-David

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Lorenzo Bertuzzi

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Apr 12, 2022, 9:42:41 AM4/12/22

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Hi Ben!

Beautiful construction, I was wondering what mechanics you used, in Italy I can no longer find Grover 6b at an acceptable price.

Do you want / would you like to recommend some already tested alternatives?

Thank you and greetings!

L.B.

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