I wonder whether the soundboard can be damaged by the trompette? On my instrument, it seems there is a slight indentation caused by the chien, which has been sounding rather erratic. Would inlaying a piece of harder material improve its performance? (I have a Gotschy Da Vinci, with two trompettes: it's the lower, C trompette which is acting up).
It would be a very unfortunate situation but yes it could happen. I don't know if you can see it but there's a "chip" of metal just under my chien in this gurdy.
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I wonder whether the soundboard can be damaged by the trompette? On my instrument, it seems there is a slight indentation caused by the chien, which has been sounding rather erratic. Would inlaying a piece of harder material improve its performance? (I have a Gotschy Da Vinci, with two trompettes: it's the lower, C trompette which is acting up).
Yes, many luthiers use a square of bone inlaid underneath the chien to provide a stronger tapping surface.
It would be a very unfortunate situation but yes it could happen. I don't know if you can see it but there's a "chip" of metal just under my chien in this gurdy.
@@channel98747 yes but it requires very precise fitting,best lift to an expert,