Lessons Learned, Part 1: The Fingerboard is Too Narrow, the Strings are Too Short





When projected onto the bridge, the fingerboard is really about 8mm too narrow. The fingerboard and tailpiece elevations look good. 

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CAD Model / STL file
top surface, 311mm 5-string Viola Fingerboard -- Extra Wide & Long

Helicore Strings are too Short! Even "LONG" 16" to 17".

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This special length F string is designed to fit the Wood Violins Viper 6 and 7-string violins, which have an angled tailpiece that requires a longer than normal string. ... And, they have been out-of stock since December.

The angled tailpiece combined with the Strandberg tuners ...

Unboxing the Nylon, 3D printed fingerboard from Shapeways








 

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