Just got an old cello and was worried about the sound post rattling around inside, feel much better now I've seen how you put it back in place. Thanks for video
What an excellent tool. I couldn't believe how easy it was to use. The only thing I'd add to this video is that in order to remove the loose sound post from inside the cello (assuming it's still rattling around in the cello), you need a flexible claw pickup tool. You can get this at an automotive supply store for about $10. With both of these tools, you have a very good chance to do this "operation" yourself.
it seems like you're setting an undersized soundpost. that's why you left the tool inside, still attached to the post, until you loaded the belly with the bridge under pressure of the strings. Had you removed the tool before tightening up the strings, the post would have fallen. I tried repeatedly on three different cellos and I could not get the post into the correct position because the force required to get it there, was more than the force holding the tool to the post. and like another viewer said, if you don't get the post square to the back & belly surfaces, you'll likely poke a hole in the cello.
That is not how you fit a sound post. You never fit a sound post while the bridge is still up. How do you check if it's vertical or flushed to the plates? How do you account for the tension the bridge is putting on the instrument? If its balancing by the edge it will damage the cello not to mention sound terrible. Just get a proper luthier to fit it. It will cost less than the hundreds of dollars worth of damage you will inflict on it with a bad sound post position. Selling such products that require high skill is like selling scalpels and teaching how to do heart surgery.
These are valid concerns. However...Instruction begins with "LOOSEN STRINGS". This will eliminate any significant pressure on bridge. It is also true that sound post must fit properly, especially with expensive instruments. At the end of this video there is a link to second video dealing with proper setup. Here using an inexpensive camera and proper light allows to examine the sound post and more, without having to remove strings and peeking through tail piece button hole. This method is gaining popularity with new professionals.
@Bagel *ua-cam.com/video/ppL0hbjsI6E/v-deo.html** Here is a link showing how one can use technology to professionally setup the sound post without removing the bridge.*
@David Steven Tabbat *If you are great musician playing a million dollars cello certainly you should rely on professional setup. However for every million dollars cello there are probably a million ordinary instruments. This setup easy to use and allows accurate and safe setup **ua-cam.com/video/ppL0hbjsI6E/v-deo.html** Here is a link showing how one can use technology to professionally setup the sound post without removing the bridge.*
I just got this and it broke the first time i tired to use it. It is cheaply made the clamp is made in China of maybe $.05 of flimsy aluminum for the clamp that can barely hold the sound post and $25 of tin for the handle, lets not forget the $2 a day labor. There is no customer support on their web site. I will sending mine back. I hope for better. Oh and I have to pay the shipping to pay for a defective item! Class Act Business! NOT!
Just got an old cello and was worried about the sound post rattling around inside, feel much better now I've seen how you put it back in place. Thanks for video
I lost my cello in the war and protests in Iraq Don't you have one you can donate to me
@@sivanmirzoian1024 mine is still not working, and is child size. I hope you find one soon.
What an excellent tool. I couldn't believe how easy it was to use. The only thing I'd add to this video is that in order to remove the loose sound post from inside the cello (assuming it's still rattling around in the cello), you need a flexible claw pickup tool. You can get this at an automotive supply store for about $10. With both of these tools, you have a very good chance to do this "operation" yourself.
Hang on. Should not the square "handle" project RIGHT ABOVE the sound post, thus giving its precise location/projection outside the instrument?
It worked! Bit fiddly but I got it in there. Thanks again! :)
yes, available on website and Ebay
is there a type for Double bass ?
it seems like you're setting an undersized soundpost. that's why you left the tool inside, still attached to the post, until you loaded the belly with the bridge under pressure of the strings. Had you removed the tool before tightening up the strings, the post would have fallen. I tried repeatedly on three different cellos and I could not get the post into the correct position because the force required to get it there, was more than the force holding the tool to the post.
and like another viewer said, if you don't get the post square to the back & belly surfaces, you'll likely poke a hole in the cello.
Very helpful video, thanks for posting! Going to try it now.....:)
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Looks helpful!!Cool
me gustaira comprar esta herramienta cual facilita montura de alma en instrumeno, cello , vilolin
It's not available on eBay.
Where can I buy this kind of tool?
don't buy it!
sound like robot yesss
That is not how you fit a sound post. You never fit a sound post while the bridge is still up. How do you check if it's vertical or flushed to the plates? How do you account for the tension the bridge is putting on the instrument? If its balancing by the edge it will damage the cello not to mention sound terrible. Just get a proper luthier to fit it. It will cost less than the hundreds of dollars worth of damage you will inflict on it with a bad sound post position. Selling such products that require high skill is like selling scalpels and teaching how to do heart surgery.
Follow instructions: loosen strings to reduce tension on bridge. If not sure of your workmanship watch video ua-cam.com/video/jT43gH_3B64/v-deo.html
These are valid concerns. However...Instruction begins with "LOOSEN STRINGS". This will eliminate any significant pressure on bridge. It is also true that sound post must fit properly, especially with expensive instruments. At the end of this video there is a link to second video dealing with proper setup. Here using an inexpensive camera and proper light allows to examine the sound post and more, without having to remove strings and peeking through tail piece button hole. This method is gaining popularity with new professionals.
@Bagel *ua-cam.com/video/ppL0hbjsI6E/v-deo.html** Here is a link showing how one can use technology to professionally setup the sound post without removing the bridge.*
Do-it-yourself sound post setting strikes me as a dangerous activity which could easily provoke serious damage (such as a crack) to the instrument.
@David Steven Tabbat *If you are great musician playing a million dollars cello certainly you should rely on professional setup. However for every million dollars cello there are probably a million ordinary instruments. This setup easy to use and allows accurate and safe setup **ua-cam.com/video/ppL0hbjsI6E/v-deo.html** Here is a link showing how one can use technology to professionally setup the sound post without removing the bridge.*
No mate! Looks good, but practically useless!
I just got this and it broke the first time i tired to use it. It is cheaply made the clamp is made in China of maybe $.05 of flimsy aluminum for the clamp that can barely hold the sound post and $25 of tin for the handle, lets not forget the $2 a day labor. There is no customer support on their web site. I will sending mine back. I hope for better. Oh and I have to pay the shipping to pay for a defective item! Class Act Business! NOT!
THIS TOOL is made from stainless steel, made in USA
I'm pretty sure that the guy in the video is the owner of this horrible product. I purchased it too and it doesn't work