CB Fiddle #2 and furthermore - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-28T08:40:37Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/cb-fiddle-2-and-furthermore?groupUrl=cbfiddles&commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A1019673&groupId=2592684%3AGroup%3A78414&feed=yes&xn_auth=noGreat building pics Diane! Th…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-05-21:2592684:Comment:11059602012-05-21T21:07:17.665ZElmar Zeilhoferhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/ElmarZeilhofer
<p>Great building pics Diane! The hint with 8° inclination is super, it helped me a lot for my first violins. I didn't use the dowel, instead I reinforced the sides lengthwise (I used wooden rulers from beech). The back (1/5") itself seems to fulfill the same function as the dowel.</p>
<p>I'm happy this group exists, thanks for all the interesting hints.</p>
<p>Great building pics Diane! The hint with 8° inclination is super, it helped me a lot for my first violins. I didn't use the dowel, instead I reinforced the sides lengthwise (I used wooden rulers from beech). The back (1/5") itself seems to fulfill the same function as the dowel.</p>
<p>I'm happy this group exists, thanks for all the interesting hints.</p> Dave, on that instrument ther…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-05-21:2592684:Comment:11061042012-05-21T20:49:38.049ZDiane in Chicagohttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Diane
<p>Dave, on that instrument there is very little clearance between fingerboard and top at that neck join. On a standard fiddle is it not quite 1/4". I was able to use a fairly standard bridge, but I got a "tall" one so I had plenty of carving room to get the size I needed. So yes, I was able to compensate for the lack of belly height by lowering the neck relative to the body.</p>
<p>This was a while ago and my recall about these sorts of things gets fuzzy pretty quickly.</p>
<p>Dave, on that instrument there is very little clearance between fingerboard and top at that neck join. On a standard fiddle is it not quite 1/4". I was able to use a fairly standard bridge, but I got a "tall" one so I had plenty of carving room to get the size I needed. So yes, I was able to compensate for the lack of belly height by lowering the neck relative to the body.</p>
<p>This was a while ago and my recall about these sorts of things gets fuzzy pretty quickly.</p> Another question Diane... Ho…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-05-21:2592684:Comment:11055632012-05-21T17:23:23.872ZDave Onastikhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/DavidArmstrong
<p>Another question Diane... How precise did you have to be when determining the height of neck where it enters the box with respect to the top of the instrument. I'm thinking in terms of the bridge, which is sitting on top of a flat surface instead of the rounded surface of a typical fiddle. The curvature adds at least 1/4 inch to the thickness of the instrument, so does that mean the bottom edge of the fingerboard above the top of the fiddle has to be approx 1/4 inch less than normal? Or,…</p>
<p>Another question Diane... How precise did you have to be when determining the height of neck where it enters the box with respect to the top of the instrument. I'm thinking in terms of the bridge, which is sitting on top of a flat surface instead of the rounded surface of a typical fiddle. The curvature adds at least 1/4 inch to the thickness of the instrument, so does that mean the bottom edge of the fingerboard above the top of the fiddle has to be approx 1/4 inch less than normal? Or, do you allow yourself the freedom of adjusting the bridge height?</p> I cut it to fit really really…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-03-15:2592684:Comment:10197722012-03-15T12:27:45.360ZDiane in Chicagohttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Diane
<p>I cut it to fit really really tight, and then held it in place with a drop of crazy glue on the underside of the lid. You have to be really sure where the bridge is going to go, and the soundpost goes just tail-wards of the treble foot of the bridge. You can't fit it after assembly like on a standard fiddle, because the top and back are not arched, so you have to go the non-standard, luthier-cringing, way.</p>
<p>I cut it to fit really really tight, and then held it in place with a drop of crazy glue on the underside of the lid. You have to be really sure where the bridge is going to go, and the soundpost goes just tail-wards of the treble foot of the bridge. You can't fit it after assembly like on a standard fiddle, because the top and back are not arched, so you have to go the non-standard, luthier-cringing, way.</p> I was planning on using the s…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-03-15:2592684:Comment:10196732012-03-15T05:49:16.332ZDave Onastikhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/DavidArmstrong
<p>I was planning on using the same approach with a removable back, similar to my guitars. How do you install the soundpost and get it to stay in place?</p>
<p>I was planning on using the same approach with a removable back, similar to my guitars. How do you install the soundpost and get it to stay in place?</p> Length of box is immaterial. …tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2011-12-01:2592684:Comment:9028622011-12-01T00:47:03.789ZDiane in Chicagohttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Diane
<p>Length of box is immaterial. The important measurements are:</p>
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<p>6" from tail to bridge</p>
<p>13" from bridge to nut</p>
<p>4.5" across at playing zone, or aggressive soundhole cutouts.</p>
<p>1.5" deep is all most human necks can accommodate, unless you are a chest player, in which case you might be able to up to 2" deep. Also, 1.5" is the standard height for chinrest hardware.</p>
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<p>Post photos!</p>
<p>Length of box is immaterial. The important measurements are:</p>
<p> </p>
<p>6" from tail to bridge</p>
<p>13" from bridge to nut</p>
<p>4.5" across at playing zone, or aggressive soundhole cutouts.</p>
<p>1.5" deep is all most human necks can accommodate, unless you are a chest player, in which case you might be able to up to 2" deep. Also, 1.5" is the standard height for chinrest hardware.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Post photos!</p> Thanks for the reply. Since m…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2011-11-30:2592684:Comment:9030272011-11-30T23:14:32.488ZPhilliphttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Phillip
<p>Thanks for the reply. Since my box is 5 5/8" wide how big do they need to be? What's too big? Again thank you for your time. :)</p>
<p>Thanks for the reply. Since my box is 5 5/8" wide how big do they need to be? What's too big? Again thank you for your time. :)</p> I cut them with a coping saw…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2011-11-30:2592684:Comment:9026972011-11-30T13:46:23.318ZDiane in Chicagohttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Diane
<p>I cut them with a coping saw and then sanded them with the Dremel sanding drum. They need to be even bigger. The problem with most cigar boxes is that they are too wide and the bow clips the box. A "real" fiddle is only 4.5 inches across the center. Plus it has an arched belly so you get a few mm of extra height, which helps.</p>
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<p>This one needs to go back to the shop for a bit of tweaking when I get the time. Also, the neck at the heel is too clunky and I can take off waaaay…</p>
<p>I cut them with a coping saw and then sanded them with the Dremel sanding drum. They need to be even bigger. The problem with most cigar boxes is that they are too wide and the bow clips the box. A "real" fiddle is only 4.5 inches across the center. Plus it has an arched belly so you get a few mm of extra height, which helps.</p>
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<p>This one needs to go back to the shop for a bit of tweaking when I get the time. Also, the neck at the heel is too clunky and I can take off waaaay more wood to cut the weight.</p> Sorry for bumping such an old…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2011-11-30:2592684:Comment:9025182011-11-30T05:17:20.171ZPhilliphttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Phillip
<p>Sorry for bumping such an old thread but what are your measurements for the sound holes? Also what did you cut them out with? If it matters my cigar box measures 10 5/8" long by 5 5/8" wide by 2" deep.</p>
<p>Much appreciated,</p>
<p>Phillip.</p>
<p>Sorry for bumping such an old thread but what are your measurements for the sound holes? Also what did you cut them out with? If it matters my cigar box measures 10 5/8" long by 5 5/8" wide by 2" deep.</p>
<p>Much appreciated,</p>
<p>Phillip.</p> Rent a cheap violin from a mu…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2011-06-03:2592684:Comment:5932252011-06-03T13:06:24.666ZDiane in Chicagohttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Diane
Rent a cheap violin from a music store while you are here. It won't sound great, but you'll get a better idea of the ergonometrics - or lack thereof! It is not a very comfortable instrument to play..
Rent a cheap violin from a music store while you are here. It won't sound great, but you'll get a better idea of the ergonometrics - or lack thereof! It is not a very comfortable instrument to play..