Neck Setting Course
Learn the art of setting a violin neck with precision and expertise.
Follow our concise 20-minute video lessons, step by step, to master the process of neck setting. In this comprehensive course, you will cover essential topics including marking measurements, making the first cut of the neck setting, understanding the impact of adjustments on the neck setting, approaching final measurements, double-checking and refining the fit, final fitting and trimming of the neck foot, preparing for glueing, and finishing touches before gluing the neck.
Master Edgar Russ will guide you through each phase of neck setting with clarity and attention to detail. Gain insights into critical adjustments, measurements, and techniques for achieving a perfect fit between the neck and body of the violin.
By the end of this course, you'll have the skills and knowledge to confidently set and glue a violin neck, completing this essential construction process.
Enjoy the course!
Preparing and Measuring
In this initial phase, you will learn how to accurately mark and measure the necessary dimensions for setting the violin neck. Explore techniques for identifying key reference points and measurements on both the neck and the violin body. Understand the importance of precise measurements to ensure a proper fit and alignment during the neck setting process.
Fitting and Adjustments
The core of the course focuses on making the initial cut of the neck setting and understanding the impact of adjustments. Dive into the details of fitting the neck to the violin body, including techniques for refining the fit and addressing any discrepancies. Learn how different changes affect the overall fit and alignment of the neck, and how to approach final measurements to get closer to the ideal setting.
Finalizing and Gluing
In the final stage of the course, refine the neck setting through double-checking, deeper adjustments, and final fitting. Explore techniques for trimming the neck foot to ensure a seamless connection with the violin body. Learn about the preparations needed before applying glue, including surface finishing and button trimming. Gain insights into the critical steps of glueing the neck and completing this essential construction process.
Violin Making Roadmap:
- 2.1. - Marking the Measurements (20:38)
- 2.2. - First Cut of the Neck Setting (21:02)
- 2.3. - Which change causes what of the Neck Setting (20:35)
- 2.4. - How to get closer to the final Measurements (19:21)
- 2.5. - Double-checking and Going Deeper Inside (20:11)
- 2.6. - Final Fitting the neck Setting and Trimming the Neck Foot (19:46)
- 2.7. - Finishing before we Glue the Neck (7:04)