https://pxscdn.com/public/m/_v2/632520794410387667/7321b8e85-c3df53/OLbRio0pfjUW/gpxIOKCFiIekr3IB7g34WUXPi7gt5kmcedwhOJWt.jpg The mensur is identical to that of a violin, as is fingerboard, bridge curvature, and general instrument size. Currently it’s stringed with 1/2 viola strings, tuned C-G-D-A. Body and neck are carved from a single block of maple. No soundpost, only a bass bar. After varnishing, I’ll attach a standard violin chinrest and Wittner integrated shoulder rest, so it can be played like a regular violin.

    • alleycat@feddit.deOP
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      1 year ago

      Thanks!

      I can play violin a bit (first position, without vibrato- which covers a lot of folk and medieval songs). Had to quit lessons due to the pandemic and have been practicing with books since then.

      I have hearing damage as well, albeit only one sided. The right ear still works well, and I still have bone conduction through the chin rest. Have you tried hearing aids?

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        1 year ago

        Nice but unfortunately that you had to quit due pandemic. Hope the practice with books works well!

        Got a similar situation. Got hear damage on my left side (lost 80%). However also got tinnitus on the right side.

        I went to my GP and he told me, it is better not to practice/ learn violin due to possible of losing more hearing my left side (even possible of becoming 100% deaf).

        So I’m quite scared to risk it.