All bridges articles
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Bridging the decades: Bridges from the archive
Instrument bridges have become pretty much standardised in the modern era, but in days of yore they came under as much scrutiny as strings, mutes and chin rests. These advertisements taken from the first half of The Strad ’s history testify to their designers’ ingenuity
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Cello bridge design: X marks the spot
For many years the design of the cello bridge has remained constant – but could it be improved? Sebastian Gonzalez presents the results of a comparison between the standard French bridge and a newly designed model, while Gaian Amorim tracks the development of the bridge
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The Strad Podcast #68: Aubrey K Alexander on bridge carving
In an unexpected twist, we uncover the parallels between bridges and puppies
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Trade Secrets: Fitting a bridge to a violin belly
A detailed account of a process that revisits a fundamental skill for luthiers
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Book review: Violin Bridges
US luthier Michael Darnton reviews a collection of violin bridges from around the world
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9 tips on working with violin bridges
Advice on how to fit, adjust and design your bridge from The Strad Archive