>I suppose that one could infer that the holes in the bridge act the same as >the f-holes in the top. I.E. they act as "reflectors". Hi Don, Maybe one could, but I don't choose to. Beyond the action of the strings moving the bridge, which moves the soundboard, as in a piano, I'm not much interested in burning brain cells learning about how violins work. I don't have that many left. We do however have a posted statement that the bridge holes are to increase the distance the sound has to travel in the bridge, rather than as impedance control as I suggested. Since that's between the string and soundboard, a statement like that ought to be due an explanation, wouldn't you think? I'd sure like to see one of these claims backed up with facts at least once in a while instead of being ignored expecting them to go away. Ron N
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