| Each part of the violin not only has a function, but also gives a clue to the quality of the manufacture
Scrolls, for example, can be made carefully, or they can look ungainly
The bridge of the violin has a crucial role in the sound of the instrument, and is replaced quite often as are the strings
The pegs tend to wear through constant tuning, and need to be replaced once they can't be pushed in safely
The shape of the parts has evolved through the centuries although within the shape of the violin, there are many subtle variations which an expert can spot |
