The Truth About Violin Thickness

n violin making, plate thickness is one of the most delicate and misunderstood aspects of the instrument. At first glance, it might seem logical that two violins made from the same model, with the same wood and the same thicknesses, should sound identical. But in reality, this is almost never the case. In this video, I explain why violin plate thickness cannot be treated as a fixed formula. Every piece of wood behaves differently, even when it comes from the same species or looks similar at first sight. Thickness must always be adjusted in relation to the specific characteristics of the wood, its density, elasticity, and how it responds during the making process. Understanding this relationship between wood and thickness is one of the key skills in violin making. It requires experience, careful observation, and a deep sensitivity to the material. If you are interested in: Violin plate thickness Violin making techniques Italian violin making Cremona violin tradition How violins produce sound Understanding violin acoustics Luthier techniques this video offers a clear and practical insight into one of the most important aspects of building a violin. Thank you for watching. Meanwhile all the best from Cremona Edgar Searching for the right Violin🎻, Viola🎻, Cello🎻 or Doublebass🎻 ? Write me an e-mail: [email protected] Or visit my Shop 🛒 here: https://violincellomaker.com Want to build your violin by yourself? Edgar’s Online Violinmaking Academy http://edgar-online-violinmaking-acad... For more exclusive content check out my Patreon page, you will find extra video and content waiting for you: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=34343314 Starting from 3 Euro per month you be a part of the community! 📬 To be always updated when something new is coming sign up here for the NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2kfVWQA Get in touch with me: Facebook: Edgar Russ - Distinguished Violinmaking https://bit.ly/2lQjBHt Instagram: @edgarrussviolinmaker Special thanks to my Patrons: Jaan Ader, Vincent Colletti, Thomas Trempel, Eddy Verheggen, Steve Davison, Vernon Miller, Thomas Gagnon, David Hofmann, Jonathan Sun, Joe Shirley, Charalampos Dafermos, Robert Kierzkowski, Jon, Terry Vaughn, Rachel Landau, Tobias Radmer, Kenneth Webb, Marcelo Marpegan, C. D., Tales Lobosco, Dave Tuel, Andy Renshaw, Richard McCarthy, Doug Roth, Gerard Mc Donnell, Nikolai Buergin 🎻🤩