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Questions: Violin Tailpiece

Questions: Violin Tailpiece

by Marilyn Wallin

Originally published in American Lutherie #90, 2007



Douglas Edgar from the Internet asks:

I’m an amateur violin maker having some trouble with violins coming unglued near the tailpiece. The saddle, top, and block all seem to be fitted correctly. I’m using granular hide glue with a dash of salt in it.

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