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The Violin: A concise exposition of the general principles of construction.., 1871
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1If the first strings are very white, we may safely assume that they have been made from the intestines of animals which have been prematurely used by the manufacturer. The strings should be now and again oiled, preserved in oil-paper or bladder, and laid aside in covered tin boxes, in a dry place. For oiling the strings, a small piece of woollen or other cloth may be used, upon which is poured a few drops of olive or almond oil. If olive oil is used, it should be purified by a mixture of lime and lead, until it is perfectly limpid. The first string should require a tension of 15 lb to bring it to opera pitch; the second 17 lb; the third and fourth about the same as the first. The first string ought not to break under a tension of 26 lb; the second, 33 lb; the third, 93 lb; and the fourth 30 lb. We must carefully observe that the tone of any violin is very perceptibly affected by the size of the strings, as if not in due proportion the one to the other, no uniformity of tone or power will be obtained. If the strings are too thin or light, the tone of such will be weak and feeble, whilst on the contrary, if too thick or heavy, the sounds will be hard and coarse, and an unnecessary strain and pressure will be exerted on the bridge.
3CHAPTER X.
5VARNISHES, STAINS, ETC.
7THE Cremona Varnish! How many minds have been eagerly and enthusiastically bent upon
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