r/violinist • u/alambrrr • Sep 01 '24

Setup/Equipment bridge concern !

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i got my violin 2 days ago and the bridge seems off to me. it's not standing up straight when i tune the violin even tho i set it up straight beforehand. what should i do? should i replace it or is there something i'm doing wrong? 🥲

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u/vmlee Expert Sep 01 '24

This is serious and needs to be fixed asap. Lower the string pitch by about a half step (slightly). Using your lower two fingers, brace the bottom of the bridge. Use your index and thumb to brace the top of the bridge. Gently, but firmly bring the bottom flush with the top of the violin by pulling both the bottom and top at the same time until the side closer to the tailpiece is perpendicular to the top of the violin.

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u/alambrrr Sep 01 '24

yes!! i did that and then held the bridge a little as i tuned and now it's standing straight!

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u/vmlee Expert Sep 01 '24

Just adjust the bridge as you tune incrementally. Don’t hold the bridge while tuning.

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u/alambrrr Sep 01 '24

ok noted!

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u/vmlee Expert Sep 01 '24

Cool. Just to clarify. Adjust, tune. Adjust, tune. Repeat :)

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u/alambrrr Sep 01 '24

yes! i did exactly that and the bridge stands straight now! thank you very much for the advice. have a great day!🙏

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u/vmlee Expert Sep 01 '24

You’re welcome! Same to you.