What are the differences, advantages and disadvantages of the inner mold and the outer mold of a violin?

The inner mold and outer mold of a violin are two indispensable parts in the process of making a violin. There are certain differences between them in terms of production materials, process flow, functions, etc. The following will introduce the differences between the inner mold and the outer mold of the violin in terms of highlights.

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1. Violin inner mold making violin

Highlight 1:Decide on the shape and size of your instrument

The inner mold is the basis of violin making and is responsible for determining the shape and size of the instrument. Through multiple processes such as cutting, engraving, and grinding, wooden panels such as upper panels, lower panels, side panels, and tail panels are accurately processed into the required shapes and assembled together.

Highlight 2:Directly affects sound quality and appearance

The design and production of internal molds require superb technology and experience. Because its accuracy is directly related to the sound quality and appearance of the violin. Reasonable inner mold design can make the violin produce a more beautiful, full and pleasant sound, and also make the appearance of the violin more attractive.

Highlight 3:Difficult to make

The production of inner molds is very difficult, and different types of violin inner molds require different production methods and craftsmanship. The production process requires multiple processes, such as drawing design, wood selection and processing, carving and grinding, etc., and each process requires superb skills and experience.

2. Violin outer mold making violin

Highlight 1:Stable internal mold position and angle

The outer mold is a hollow form made of hardwood that holds the inner mold in place and ensures its correct position and angle. It installs the inner mold in a suitable position through adjustment and processing, and fixes it on a stable bracket for subsequent processing and assembly.

Highlight 2:Protect inner mold

The outer mold can also protect the inner mold from damage and deformation. During the violin making process, various processing and assembly processes may cause certain pressure and load on the inner mold. The existence of the outer mold can prevent the inner mold from these effects, thereby ensuring the accuracy and integrity of violin making.

Highlight 3:Short production cycle

Compared with the inner mold, the production cycle of the outer mold is much shorter because its production method and process flow are relatively simple. The outer mold is usually made using CNC machine tools or manual processing, and the production cycle usually takes a few days to a few weeks to complete.

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Summarize

The inner and outer molds of violins play important roles in production. The inner mold determines the basic shape and size of the violin, which directly affects the sound quality and appearance of the instrument, while the outer mold provides a stable support for the inner mold, allowing the inner mold to maintain the correct position and angle. When purchasing a violin, you need to pay attention to the production quality of the inner and outer molds to ensure that the violin has good sound quality, appearance, and durability.