Scan 124
How to Make a Violin, and Violin Notes by Ole Bull. Revised edition., 1910
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1essential they may be, the parts above-named are only "fittings."
3The tail-piece is fastened to the button by a piece of violoncello D string, the knot of which should be firmly tied. Different modes of fastening are adopted. Some tail-pieces have two holes pierced through them and in this case the ends of the cord should be put through and tied so that the knot comes in the groove of the button. Others have the holes pierced in the end of the tail-piece, and a hollow scooped on the under side to allow the knot to stand within the level of the wood so as not to touch the belly. The amateur will select the pattern he likes best.
5The strings are an important factor in the production of the tone. They should always be gauged before they are put on. A string gauge can be bought for sixpence, and when the thickness and quality of strings best suited to a violin are ascertained, no variation should be permitted. The following passage from Mr. Davidson's work will be useful to the amateur:
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