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Comment by James McFadyen on May 5, 2017 at 8:44pm

On mine I shimmed the fingerboard up a bit because I didn't want to lower the bridge which would reduce the maximum bowing angle a bit. There was a bit too much action on the strings when I first set it up, so that's how I fixed it. I went to a music store and checked out a store-bought violin to see how high the action was. I didn't worry too much about the fingerboard angle as long as the scale length, string action and bow clearances are okay. A higher angle puts more pressure on the soundboard, so I think you get a bit more volume when playing, but the soundboard needs to be strong enough to take it though.

Comment by Dave Steingart on May 5, 2017 at 5:47pm

Thanks for the reply Jim. I'm using a standard bridge so I guess I'll keep working on the mock up, string it up and see how it works and sounds. I guess I'll shim the bridge up or sand for lower action.

Thanks Again.

Comment by Jim Morris on May 5, 2017 at 4:47pm

Dave, I've built over 2 dozen cigar box and self made box fiddles and the neck angle has been different on each one. From about 4 deg. to 10 deg.  They all work but you have to make adjustments on the bridge height.  The higher angles/higher bridge allows for more clearance on the sides when bowing the outer strings. The lower angles I've used for my gourd fiddles with skin tops to try for less down pressure on the skin. I sometimes make my own bridges to the desired height but most often use a standard bridge with the top lowered and reshaped.

Comment by Dave Steingart on May 5, 2017 at 12:07pm

I'm trying my first violin build and am laying out the parts and comparing against all the angles and measurements I have found here and over the internet. I cant seem to get the 8 degree fingerboard angle with the right sting action and the bridge height. When I lay everything out, I seem to be around 5 degree fingerboard angle. Will the fingerboard angle at 5 degrees make it unplayable?

Comment by Tim LaFave on May 10, 2016 at 12:50pm

For those desiring to build your first cb fiddle, take a look at my album "Steps To Building A CB Fiddle" for some tips that might prove helpful. This was my second build, which corrected mistakes made on my first one.

Comment by Jaber on March 20, 2016 at 4:37pm

Latest Pochette. This is about as skinny as I care to go. 

Comment by Jaber on March 20, 2016 at 4:36pm

Comment by Elmar Zeilhofer on September 30, 2015 at 5:21pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjfDag9voz0

Comment by Jim Morris on September 30, 2015 at 5:07pm

Good job Shane!

Comment by Shane Speal shanespeal.com on September 30, 2015 at 4:14pm

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