Violins    

The violin is the best-known and most widely-used of all the string instruments.

It has remained practically unchanged in its present form for more than 400 years.

Made of around 82 pieces including the strings, every part contributes not only to the beauty and strength of the design but also to the resonance and tone quality of the instrument.    

With all the fittings it weighs only about 20 ounces.  It supports a tension on the strings of around 68 pounds and a vertical pressure on the bridge of about 26 pounds.
For details about a violin's parts and construction, visit our violin anatomy page. 

Modern violins basically are made after the pattern of the great makers such as Stradivari and Guarneri, with subtle, individual differences expressing the artistry and creativity of the makers.