{"title":"Fingerboards","description":"\u003cp\u003eFingerboard blanks made of seasoned ebony for violin, viola, cello and double bass. The blanks are supplied rough-sawn and are planed, shaped and fitted by the violin maker. Models 5534 to 5538 correspond to the quality grades Standard, Good, Fine, 1A and selected 1A.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"zg-b5534","title":"Fingerboard, Bass 3\/4, ZG-B5534","description":"\u003cp\u003eEbony fingerboard blank for double bass, model 5534. The blank is planed, arched and fitted by the violin maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEbony, seasoned\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied saw-rough\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eInstrument\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003edouble bass\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlank, saw-rough\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5534\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eItem number\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eZG-B5534\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFingerboard blank for double bass\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eModel 5534\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis is a blank. It is supplied saw-rough and seasoned and has to be planed, arched and fitted by a violin maker.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNot a do-it-yourself item: the fingerboard curve ultimately follows the bridge curve, and the lengthwise scoop decides whether the string buzzes.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSigns of quality in ebony are a deep black, even colour without dye or stain and a fine, straight grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn species protection: the ebony we use is not subject to CITES requirements. We supply the statement of origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSound and physics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe double bass works with an average string length of around 107 cm and with strings so heavy that a screw mechanism tunes them. Here, too, the fingerboard follows the curve of the bridge so that every string keeps the same distance from the wood. The number places the double bass fingerboard in our five quality grades: B5534 standard, B5535 good, B5536 fine, B5537 1A and B5538 selected 1A.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony has a density of around 0.85 to 1.17 g\/cm³, making it denser than rosewood and boxwood, the two other classic fitting woods, and than the maple of neck and back at around 0.65 g\/cm³; its speed of sound is around 4,435 m\/s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fingerboard is curved across its width because the strings run over the curved bridge and should keep the same distance from the wood along their whole length. It is glued to the neck and projects over the top plate, supporting itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony moves with the climate, though noticeably less than the maple of neck and scroll. While drying, an ebony block shrinks by almost 0.3 cm, and the raw material has to acclimatise before it is worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cagjr-erfahrung\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: for a five-string bass we make an extra-wide fingerboard on request when the standard width is not enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: our ebony rests for 6 to 10 years before it is cut. We grade our fingerboard ebony into five quality levels: standard, good, fine, 1A and selected 1A. You recognise the 1A grade by a deep black without shading or inclusions and by a dense, pore-free surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have tested heat-treated substitute woods in the workshop; for knife-cut edges and clean string notches we stay with ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich number stands for which grade of double bass fingerboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eB5534 is standard, B5535 good, B5536 fine, B5537 1A and B5538 selected 1A, the highest grade among our double bass fingerboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre there fingerboards for a five-string double bass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, on request we make an extra-wide fingerboard. Please get in touch with us directly about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat distinguishes 1A grade ebony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep black without shading or inclusions and a dense, pore-free surface. Above it sits selected 1A, the highest of our five grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long has the ebony been seasoned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 to 10 years before it is cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a fingerboard curved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it follows the curve of the bridge, so that every string keeps the same distance from the fingerboard along its whole length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cagjr-copyright\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese texts hold decades of experience and a great deal of heart. They are protected by copyright, C.A. Götz jr. GmbH. Please ask us before any use. Thank you for your appreciation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conrad Götz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57655415210329,"sku":"ZG-B5534","price":255.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/9695\/2665\/files\/violin_coming_soon_quadratisch_a6a358be-e8d6-4d54-8908-5f5316c6a68b.jpg?v=1776068512"},{"product_id":"zg-b5535-4-4","title":"Fingerboard Double Bass, ZG-B5535","description":"\u003cp\u003eEbony fingerboard blank for double bass, model 5535. The blank is planed, arched and fitted by the violin maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEbony, seasoned\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied saw-rough\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eInstrument\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003edouble bass\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlank, saw-rough\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5535\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFingerboard blank for double bass\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eModel 5535\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis is a blank. It is supplied saw-rough and seasoned and has to be planed, arched and fitted by a violin maker.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNot a do-it-yourself item: the fingerboard curve ultimately follows the bridge curve, and the lengthwise scoop decides whether the string buzzes.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSigns of quality in ebony are a deep black, even colour without dye or stain and a fine, straight grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn species protection: the ebony we use is not subject to CITES requirements. We supply the statement of origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVersions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e4\/4, ZG-B5535-4_4\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e3\/4, ZG-B5535-3_4\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSound and physics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe double bass works with an average string length of around 107 cm and with strings so heavy that a screw mechanism tunes them. Here, too, the fingerboard follows the curve of the bridge so that every string keeps the same distance from the wood. The number places the double bass fingerboard in our five quality grades: B5534 standard, B5535 good, B5536 fine, B5537 1A and B5538 selected 1A.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony has a density of around 0.85 to 1.17 g\/cm³, making it denser than rosewood and boxwood, the two other classic fitting woods, and than the maple of neck and back at around 0.65 g\/cm³; its speed of sound is around 4,435 m\/s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fingerboard is curved across its width because the strings run over the curved bridge and should keep the same distance from the wood along their whole length. It is glued to the neck and projects over the top plate, supporting itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony moves with the climate, though noticeably less than the maple of neck and scroll. While drying, an ebony block shrinks by almost 0.3 cm, and the raw material has to acclimatise before it is worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cagjr-erfahrung\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: for a five-string bass we make an extra-wide fingerboard on request when the standard width is not enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: our ebony rests for 6 to 10 years before it is cut. We grade our fingerboard ebony into five quality levels: standard, good, fine, 1A and selected 1A. You recognise the 1A grade by a deep black without shading or inclusions and by a dense, pore-free surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have tested heat-treated substitute woods in the workshop; for knife-cut edges and clean string notches we stay with ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich number stands for which grade of double bass fingerboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eB5534 is standard, B5535 good, B5536 fine, B5537 1A and B5538 selected 1A, the highest grade among our double bass fingerboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre there fingerboards for a five-string double bass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, on request we make an extra-wide fingerboard. Please get in touch with us directly about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat distinguishes 1A grade ebony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep black without shading or inclusions and a dense, pore-free surface. Above it sits selected 1A, the highest of our five grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long has the ebony been seasoned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 to 10 years before it is cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a fingerboard curved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it follows the curve of the bridge, so that every string keeps the same distance from the fingerboard along its whole length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cagjr-copyright\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese texts hold decades of experience and a great deal of heart. They are protected by copyright, C.A. Götz jr. GmbH. Please ask us before any use. Thank you for your appreciation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conrad Götz","offers":[{"title":"4\/4","offer_id":57655415865689,"sku":"ZG-B5535-4_4","price":315.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/4","offer_id":57656395301209,"sku":"ZG-B5535-3_4","price":285.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/9695\/2665\/files\/violin_coming_soon_quadratisch_b79e1e00-d76d-432e-aa60-2fc3da3cf901.jpg?v=1776068514"},{"product_id":"zg-b5535-4-4-c","title":"Fingerboard Double Bass C, ZG-B5535","description":"\u003cp\u003eEbony fingerboard blank for double bass, model 5535. The blank is planed, arched and fitted by the violin maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEbony, seasoned\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied saw-rough\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eInstrument\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003edouble bass\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlank, saw-rough\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5535\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFingerboard blank for double bass\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eModel 5535\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis is a blank. It is supplied saw-rough and seasoned and has to be planed, arched and fitted by a violin maker.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNot a do-it-yourself item: the fingerboard curve ultimately follows the bridge curve, and the lengthwise scoop decides whether the string buzzes.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSigns of quality in ebony are a deep black, even colour without dye or stain and a fine, straight grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn species protection: the ebony we use is not subject to CITES requirements. We supply the statement of origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVersions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e4\/4, ZG-B5535-4_4-C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e3\/4, ZG-B5535-3_4-C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSound and physics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe double bass works with an average string length of around 107 cm and with strings so heavy that a screw mechanism tunes them. Here, too, the fingerboard follows the curve of the bridge so that every string keeps the same distance from the wood. The number places the double bass fingerboard in our five quality grades: B5534 standard, B5535 good, B5536 fine, B5537 1A and B5538 selected 1A.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony has a density of around 0.85 to 1.17 g\/cm³, making it denser than rosewood and boxwood, the two other classic fitting woods, and than the maple of neck and back at around 0.65 g\/cm³; its speed of sound is around 4,435 m\/s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fingerboard is curved across its width because the strings run over the curved bridge and should keep the same distance from the wood along their whole length. It is glued to the neck and projects over the top plate, supporting itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony moves with the climate, though noticeably less than the maple of neck and scroll. While drying, an ebony block shrinks by almost 0.3 cm, and the raw material has to acclimatise before it is worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cagjr-erfahrung\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: for a five-string bass we make an extra-wide fingerboard on request when the standard width is not enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: our ebony rests for 6 to 10 years before it is cut. We grade our fingerboard ebony into five quality levels: standard, good, fine, 1A and selected 1A. You recognise the 1A grade by a deep black without shading or inclusions and by a dense, pore-free surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have tested heat-treated substitute woods in the workshop; for knife-cut edges and clean string notches we stay with ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich number stands for which grade of double bass fingerboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eB5534 is standard, B5535 good, B5536 fine, B5537 1A and B5538 selected 1A, the highest grade among our double bass fingerboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre there fingerboards for a five-string double bass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, on request we make an extra-wide fingerboard. Please get in touch with us directly about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat distinguishes 1A grade ebony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep black without shading or inclusions and a dense, pore-free surface. Above it sits selected 1A, the highest of our five grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long has the ebony been seasoned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 to 10 years before it is cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a fingerboard curved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it follows the curve of the bridge, so that every string keeps the same distance from the fingerboard along its whole length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cagjr-copyright\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese texts hold decades of experience and a great deal of heart. They are protected by copyright, C.A. Götz jr. GmbH. Please ask us before any use. Thank you for your appreciation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conrad Götz","offers":[{"title":"4\/4","offer_id":57655415963993,"sku":"ZG-B5535-4_4-C","price":315.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/4","offer_id":57656395432281,"sku":"ZG-B5535-3_4-C","price":285.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/9695\/2665\/files\/violin_coming_soon_quadratisch_92babe3c-65e6-40ba-abed-32ea5551ff89.jpg?v=1776068514"},{"product_id":"zg-b5536-4-4","title":"Fingerboard Double Bass, ZG-B5536","description":"\u003cp\u003eEbony fingerboard blank for double bass, model 5536. The blank is planed, arched and fitted by the violin maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEbony, seasoned\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied saw-rough\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eInstrument\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003edouble bass\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlank, saw-rough\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5536\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFingerboard blank for double bass\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eModel 5536\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis is a blank. It is supplied saw-rough and seasoned and has to be planed, arched and fitted by a violin maker.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNot a do-it-yourself item: the fingerboard curve ultimately follows the bridge curve, and the lengthwise scoop decides whether the string buzzes.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSigns of quality in ebony are a deep black, even colour without dye or stain and a fine, straight grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn species protection: the ebony we use is not subject to CITES requirements. We supply the statement of origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVersions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e4\/4, ZG-B5536-4_4\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e3\/4, ZG-B5536-3_4\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSound and physics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe double bass works with an average string length of around 107 cm and with strings so heavy that a screw mechanism tunes them. Here, too, the fingerboard follows the curve of the bridge so that every string keeps the same distance from the wood. The number places the double bass fingerboard in our five quality grades: B5534 standard, B5535 good, B5536 fine, B5537 1A and B5538 selected 1A.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony has a density of around 0.85 to 1.17 g\/cm³, making it denser than rosewood and boxwood, the two other classic fitting woods, and than the maple of neck and back at around 0.65 g\/cm³; its speed of sound is around 4,435 m\/s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fingerboard is curved across its width because the strings run over the curved bridge and should keep the same distance from the wood along their whole length. It is glued to the neck and projects over the top plate, supporting itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony moves with the climate, though noticeably less than the maple of neck and scroll. While drying, an ebony block shrinks by almost 0.3 cm, and the raw material has to acclimatise before it is worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cagjr-erfahrung\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: for a five-string bass we make an extra-wide fingerboard on request when the standard width is not enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: our ebony rests for 6 to 10 years before it is cut. We grade our fingerboard ebony into five quality levels: standard, good, fine, 1A and selected 1A. You recognise the 1A grade by a deep black without shading or inclusions and by a dense, pore-free surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have tested heat-treated substitute woods in the workshop; for knife-cut edges and clean string notches we stay with ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich number stands for which grade of double bass fingerboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eB5534 is standard, B5535 good, B5536 fine, B5537 1A and B5538 selected 1A, the highest grade among our double bass fingerboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre there fingerboards for a five-string double bass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, on request we make an extra-wide fingerboard. Please get in touch with us directly about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat distinguishes 1A grade ebony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep black without shading or inclusions and a dense, pore-free surface. Above it sits selected 1A, the highest of our five grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long has the ebony been seasoned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 to 10 years before it is cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a fingerboard curved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it follows the curve of the bridge, so that every string keeps the same distance from the fingerboard along its whole length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cagjr-copyright\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese texts hold decades of experience and a great deal of heart. They are protected by copyright, C.A. Götz jr. GmbH. Please ask us before any use. Thank you for your appreciation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conrad Götz","offers":[{"title":"4\/4","offer_id":57655416455513,"sku":"ZG-B5536-4_4","price":345.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/4","offer_id":57656395563353,"sku":"ZG-B5536-3_4","price":315.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/9695\/2665\/files\/violin_coming_soon_quadratisch_dee3df66-0418-4a53-9fa5-0b89e3e14985.jpg?v=1776068514"},{"product_id":"zg-b5537-4-4","title":"Fingerboard Double Bass, ZG-B5537","description":"\u003cp\u003eEbony fingerboard blank for double bass, model 5537. The blank is planed, arched and fitted by the violin maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEbony, seasoned\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied saw-rough\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eInstrument\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003edouble bass\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlank, saw-rough\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5537\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFingerboard blank for double bass\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eModel 5537\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis is a blank. It is supplied saw-rough and seasoned and has to be planed, arched and fitted by a violin maker.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNot a do-it-yourself item: the fingerboard curve ultimately follows the bridge curve, and the lengthwise scoop decides whether the string buzzes.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSigns of quality in ebony are a deep black, even colour without dye or stain and a fine, straight grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn species protection: the ebony we use is not subject to CITES requirements. We supply the statement of origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVersions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e4\/4, ZG-B5537-4_4\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e3\/4, ZG-B5537-3_4\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSound and physics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe double bass works with an average string length of around 107 cm and with strings so heavy that a screw mechanism tunes them. Here, too, the fingerboard follows the curve of the bridge so that every string keeps the same distance from the wood. The number places the double bass fingerboard in our five quality grades: B5534 standard, B5535 good, B5536 fine, B5537 1A and B5538 selected 1A.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony has a density of around 0.85 to 1.17 g\/cm³, making it denser than rosewood and boxwood, the two other classic fitting woods, and than the maple of neck and back at around 0.65 g\/cm³; its speed of sound is around 4,435 m\/s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fingerboard is curved across its width because the strings run over the curved bridge and should keep the same distance from the wood along their whole length. It is glued to the neck and projects over the top plate, supporting itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony moves with the climate, though noticeably less than the maple of neck and scroll. While drying, an ebony block shrinks by almost 0.3 cm, and the raw material has to acclimatise before it is worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cagjr-erfahrung\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: for a five-string bass we make an extra-wide fingerboard on request when the standard width is not enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: our ebony rests for 6 to 10 years before it is cut. We grade our fingerboard ebony into five quality levels: standard, good, fine, 1A and selected 1A. You recognise the 1A grade by a deep black without shading or inclusions and by a dense, pore-free surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have tested heat-treated substitute woods in the workshop; for knife-cut edges and clean string notches we stay with ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich number stands for which grade of double bass fingerboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eB5534 is standard, B5535 good, B5536 fine, B5537 1A and B5538 selected 1A, the highest grade among our double bass fingerboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre there fingerboards for a five-string double bass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, on request we make an extra-wide fingerboard. Please get in touch with us directly about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat distinguishes 1A grade ebony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep black without shading or inclusions and a dense, pore-free surface. Above it sits selected 1A, the highest of our five grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long has the ebony been seasoned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 to 10 years before it is cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a fingerboard curved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it follows the curve of the bridge, so that every string keeps the same distance from the fingerboard along its whole length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cagjr-copyright\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese texts hold decades of experience and a great deal of heart. They are protected by copyright, C.A. Götz jr. GmbH. Please ask us before any use. Thank you for your appreciation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conrad Götz","offers":[{"title":"4\/4","offer_id":57655416947033,"sku":"ZG-B5537-4_4","price":415.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/4","offer_id":57656395596121,"sku":"ZG-B5537-3_4","price":375.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/9695\/2665\/files\/violin_coming_soon_quadratisch_07a8ea47-1691-4d94-bd0c-1a8e483dd65b.jpg?v=1776068515"},{"product_id":"zg-b5538-4-4","title":"Fingerboard Double Bass, ZG-B5538","description":"\u003cp\u003eEbony fingerboard blank for double bass, model 5538. The blank is planed, arched and fitted by the violin maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEbony, seasoned\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied saw-rough\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eInstrument\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003edouble bass\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlank, saw-rough\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5538\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFingerboard blank for double bass\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eModel 5538\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis is a blank. It is supplied saw-rough and seasoned and has to be planed, arched and fitted by a violin maker.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNot a do-it-yourself item: the fingerboard curve ultimately follows the bridge curve, and the lengthwise scoop decides whether the string buzzes.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSigns of quality in ebony are a deep black, even colour without dye or stain and a fine, straight grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn species protection: the ebony we use is not subject to CITES requirements. We supply the statement of origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVersions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e4\/4, ZG-B5538-4_4\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e3\/4, ZG-B5538-3_4\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSound and physics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe double bass works with an average string length of around 107 cm and with strings so heavy that a screw mechanism tunes them. Here, too, the fingerboard follows the curve of the bridge so that every string keeps the same distance from the wood. The number places the double bass fingerboard in our five quality grades: B5534 standard, B5535 good, B5536 fine, B5537 1A and B5538 selected 1A.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony has a density of around 0.85 to 1.17 g\/cm³, making it denser than rosewood and boxwood, the two other classic fitting woods, and than the maple of neck and back at around 0.65 g\/cm³; its speed of sound is around 4,435 m\/s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fingerboard is curved across its width because the strings run over the curved bridge and should keep the same distance from the wood along their whole length. It is glued to the neck and projects over the top plate, supporting itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony moves with the climate, though noticeably less than the maple of neck and scroll. While drying, an ebony block shrinks by almost 0.3 cm, and the raw material has to acclimatise before it is worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cagjr-erfahrung\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: for a five-string bass we make an extra-wide fingerboard on request when the standard width is not enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: our ebony rests for 6 to 10 years before it is cut. We grade our fingerboard ebony into five quality levels: standard, good, fine, 1A and selected 1A. You recognise the 1A grade by a deep black without shading or inclusions and by a dense, pore-free surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have tested heat-treated substitute woods in the workshop; for knife-cut edges and clean string notches we stay with ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich number stands for which grade of double bass fingerboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eB5534 is standard, B5535 good, B5536 fine, B5537 1A and B5538 selected 1A, the highest grade among our double bass fingerboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre there fingerboards for a five-string double bass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, on request we make an extra-wide fingerboard. Please get in touch with us directly about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat distinguishes 1A grade ebony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep black without shading or inclusions and a dense, pore-free surface. Above it sits selected 1A, the highest of our five grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long has the ebony been seasoned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 to 10 years before it is cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a fingerboard curved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it follows the curve of the bridge, so that every string keeps the same distance from the fingerboard along its whole length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cagjr-copyright\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese texts hold decades of experience and a great deal of heart. They are protected by copyright, C.A. Götz jr. GmbH. Please ask us before any use. Thank you for your appreciation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conrad Götz","offers":[{"title":"4\/4","offer_id":57655417471321,"sku":"ZG-B5538-4_4","price":545.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/4","offer_id":57656395628889,"sku":"ZG-B5538-3_4","price":495.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/9695\/2665\/files\/zg-b5538-4-4_01_new.jpg?v=1793005689"},{"product_id":"zg-c5534-4-4","title":"Fingerboard Cello, ZG-C5534-4_4","description":"\u003cp\u003eEbony fingerboard blank for cello, model 5534. The blank is planed, arched and fitted by the violin maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEbony, seasoned\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied saw-rough\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eInstrument\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ecello\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlank, saw-rough\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5534\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eItem number\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eZG-C5534-4_4\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFingerboard blank for cello\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eModel 5534\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis is a blank. It is supplied saw-rough and seasoned and has to be planed, arched and fitted by a violin maker.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNot a do-it-yourself item: the fingerboard curve ultimately follows the bridge curve, and the lengthwise scoop decides whether the string buzzes.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSigns of quality in ebony are a deep black, even colour without dye or stain and a fine, straight grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn species protection: the ebony we use is not subject to CITES requirements. We supply the statement of origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSound and physics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the cello a long fingerboard reaching far over the body makes up for the short neck, so that the whole hand can travel towards the bridge into the high positions. As guide figures for a 4\/4 fingerboard, the length is 590 mm, the width 31.5 mm at the nut and 64 mm at the bridge end, the mean thickness 15 mm and the edges 8.5 mm; a 3\/4 fingerboard measures 550 mm, a 1\/2 fingerboard 510 mm. At the bridge end the strings stand, as a guide, 5.5 mm (A string) to 7.5 mm (C string) above the wood. The fingerboard projection, measured from the top edge of the fingerboard to the top plate, is around 65 mm on a 4\/4 cello, in practice between 64 and 67 mm; together with the bridge projection of 82 mm it determines the string height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe long edge of a cello fingerboard comes either round or as a C edge, also called a Romberg edge. The ZG-C5538 stands for the highest wood grade among our cello fingerboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony has a density of around 0.85 to 1.17 g\/cm³, making it denser than rosewood and boxwood, the two other classic fitting woods, and than the maple of neck and back at around 0.65 g\/cm³; its speed of sound is around 4,435 m\/s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fingerboard is curved across its width because the strings run over the curved bridge and should keep the same distance from the wood along their whole length. It is glued to the neck and projects over the top plate, supporting itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony moves with the climate, though noticeably less than the maple of neck and scroll. While drying, an ebony block shrinks by almost 0.3 cm, and the raw material has to acclimatise before it is worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cagjr-erfahrung\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: our standard cello fingerboard has the round edge; the Romberg edge comes on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: our ebony rests for 6 to 10 years before it is cut. We grade our fingerboard ebony into five quality levels: standard, good, fine, 1A and selected 1A. You recognise the 1A grade by a deep black without shading or inclusions and by a dense, pore-free surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have tested heat-treated substitute woods in the workshop; for knife-cut edges and clean string notches we stay with ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow high does the fingerboard of a 4\/4 cello sit above the top?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAround 65 mm, measured from the top edge of the fingerboard to the top plate. Together with the bridge projection of 82 mm this gives the string height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a Romberg edge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is the name of the C edge on a cello fingerboard; with us it is the alternative to the standard round edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long is a cello fingerboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a guide, 590 mm for 4\/4, 550 mm for 3\/4 and 510 mm for 1\/2, with a width of 64 mm at the bridge end on the 4\/4.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat distinguishes 1A grade ebony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep black without shading or inclusions and a dense, pore-free surface. Above it sits selected 1A, the highest of our five grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long has the ebony been seasoned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 to 10 years before it is cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a fingerboard curved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it follows the curve of the bridge, so that every string keeps the same distance from the fingerboard along its whole length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cagjr-copyright\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese texts hold decades of experience and a great deal of heart. They are protected by copyright, C.A. Götz jr. GmbH. Please ask us before any use. 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The blank is planed, arched and fitted by the violin maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEbony, seasoned\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied saw-rough\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eInstrument\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ecello\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlank, saw-rough\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5535\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFingerboard blank for cello\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eModel 5535\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis is a blank. It is supplied saw-rough and seasoned and has to be planed, arched and fitted by a violin maker.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNot a do-it-yourself item: the fingerboard curve ultimately follows the bridge curve, and the lengthwise scoop decides whether the string buzzes.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSigns of quality in ebony are a deep black, even colour without dye or stain and a fine, straight grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn species protection: the ebony we use is not subject to CITES requirements. We supply the statement of origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVersions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e4\/4, ZG-C5535-4_4\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e3\/4, ZG-C5535-3_4\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e1\/2, ZG-C5535-1_2\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSound and physics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the cello a long fingerboard reaching far over the body makes up for the short neck, so that the whole hand can travel towards the bridge into the high positions. As guide figures for a 4\/4 fingerboard, the length is 590 mm, the width 31.5 mm at the nut and 64 mm at the bridge end, the mean thickness 15 mm and the edges 8.5 mm; a 3\/4 fingerboard measures 550 mm, a 1\/2 fingerboard 510 mm. At the bridge end the strings stand, as a guide, 5.5 mm (A string) to 7.5 mm (C string) above the wood. The fingerboard projection, measured from the top edge of the fingerboard to the top plate, is around 65 mm on a 4\/4 cello, in practice between 64 and 67 mm; together with the bridge projection of 82 mm it determines the string height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe long edge of a cello fingerboard comes either round or as a C edge, also called a Romberg edge. The ZG-C5538 stands for the highest wood grade among our cello fingerboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony has a density of around 0.85 to 1.17 g\/cm³, making it denser than rosewood and boxwood, the two other classic fitting woods, and than the maple of neck and back at around 0.65 g\/cm³; its speed of sound is around 4,435 m\/s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fingerboard is curved across its width because the strings run over the curved bridge and should keep the same distance from the wood along their whole length. It is glued to the neck and projects over the top plate, supporting itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony moves with the climate, though noticeably less than the maple of neck and scroll. While drying, an ebony block shrinks by almost 0.3 cm, and the raw material has to acclimatise before it is worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cagjr-erfahrung\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: our standard cello fingerboard has the round edge; the Romberg edge comes on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: our ebony rests for 6 to 10 years before it is cut. We grade our fingerboard ebony into five quality levels: standard, good, fine, 1A and selected 1A. You recognise the 1A grade by a deep black without shading or inclusions and by a dense, pore-free surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have tested heat-treated substitute woods in the workshop; for knife-cut edges and clean string notches we stay with ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow high does the fingerboard of a 4\/4 cello sit above the top?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAround 65 mm, measured from the top edge of the fingerboard to the top plate. Together with the bridge projection of 82 mm this gives the string height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a Romberg edge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is the name of the C edge on a cello fingerboard; with us it is the alternative to the standard round edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long is a cello fingerboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a guide, 590 mm for 4\/4, 550 mm for 3\/4 and 510 mm for 1\/2, with a width of 64 mm at the bridge end on the 4\/4.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat distinguishes 1A grade ebony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep black without shading or inclusions and a dense, pore-free surface. Above it sits selected 1A, the highest of our five grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long has the ebony been seasoned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 to 10 years before it is cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a fingerboard curved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it follows the curve of the bridge, so that every string keeps the same distance from the fingerboard along its whole length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cagjr-copyright\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese texts hold decades of experience and a great deal of heart. They are protected by copyright, C.A. Götz jr. GmbH. Please ask us before any use. Thank you for your appreciation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conrad Götz","offers":[{"title":"4\/4","offer_id":57655418487129,"sku":"ZG-C5535-4_4","price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/4","offer_id":57656395727193,"sku":"ZG-C5535-3_4","price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2","offer_id":57656395759961,"sku":"ZG-C5535-1_2","price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/9695\/2665\/files\/zg-c5535-4-4_01_new.jpg?v=1793005700"},{"product_id":"zg-c5536-4-4","title":"Fingerboard Cello, ZG-C5536-4_4","description":"\u003cp\u003eEbony fingerboard blank for cello, model 5536. The blank is planed, arched and fitted by the violin maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEbony, seasoned\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied saw-rough\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eInstrument\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ecello\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlank, saw-rough\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5536\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eItem number\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eZG-C5536-4_4\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFingerboard blank for cello\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eModel 5536\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis is a blank. It is supplied saw-rough and seasoned and has to be planed, arched and fitted by a violin maker.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNot a do-it-yourself item: the fingerboard curve ultimately follows the bridge curve, and the lengthwise scoop decides whether the string buzzes.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSigns of quality in ebony are a deep black, even colour without dye or stain and a fine, straight grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn species protection: the ebony we use is not subject to CITES requirements. We supply the statement of origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSound and physics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the cello a long fingerboard reaching far over the body makes up for the short neck, so that the whole hand can travel towards the bridge into the high positions. As guide figures for a 4\/4 fingerboard, the length is 590 mm, the width 31.5 mm at the nut and 64 mm at the bridge end, the mean thickness 15 mm and the edges 8.5 mm; a 3\/4 fingerboard measures 550 mm, a 1\/2 fingerboard 510 mm. At the bridge end the strings stand, as a guide, 5.5 mm (A string) to 7.5 mm (C string) above the wood. The fingerboard projection, measured from the top edge of the fingerboard to the top plate, is around 65 mm on a 4\/4 cello, in practice between 64 and 67 mm; together with the bridge projection of 82 mm it determines the string height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe long edge of a cello fingerboard comes either round or as a C edge, also called a Romberg edge. The ZG-C5538 stands for the highest wood grade among our cello fingerboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony has a density of around 0.85 to 1.17 g\/cm³, making it denser than rosewood and boxwood, the two other classic fitting woods, and than the maple of neck and back at around 0.65 g\/cm³; its speed of sound is around 4,435 m\/s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fingerboard is curved across its width because the strings run over the curved bridge and should keep the same distance from the wood along their whole length. It is glued to the neck and projects over the top plate, supporting itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony moves with the climate, though noticeably less than the maple of neck and scroll. While drying, an ebony block shrinks by almost 0.3 cm, and the raw material has to acclimatise before it is worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cagjr-erfahrung\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: our standard cello fingerboard has the round edge; the Romberg edge comes on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: our ebony rests for 6 to 10 years before it is cut. We grade our fingerboard ebony into five quality levels: standard, good, fine, 1A and selected 1A. You recognise the 1A grade by a deep black without shading or inclusions and by a dense, pore-free surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have tested heat-treated substitute woods in the workshop; for knife-cut edges and clean string notches we stay with ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow high does the fingerboard of a 4\/4 cello sit above the top?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAround 65 mm, measured from the top edge of the fingerboard to the top plate. Together with the bridge projection of 82 mm this gives the string height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a Romberg edge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is the name of the C edge on a cello fingerboard; with us it is the alternative to the standard round edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long is a cello fingerboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a guide, 590 mm for 4\/4, 550 mm for 3\/4 and 510 mm for 1\/2, with a width of 64 mm at the bridge end on the 4\/4.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat distinguishes 1A grade ebony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep black without shading or inclusions and a dense, pore-free surface. Above it sits selected 1A, the highest of our five grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long has the ebony been seasoned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 to 10 years before it is cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a fingerboard curved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it follows the curve of the bridge, so that every string keeps the same distance from the fingerboard along its whole length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cagjr-copyright\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese texts hold decades of experience and a great deal of heart. They are protected by copyright, C.A. Götz jr. GmbH. Please ask us before any use. Thank you for your appreciation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conrad Götz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57655418782041,"sku":"ZG-C5536-4_4","price":165.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/9695\/2665\/files\/ZG-C5536-4_4_01_new.jpg?v=1793005705"},{"product_id":"zg-c5537-4-4","title":"Fingerboard Cello, ZG-C5537-4_4","description":"\u003cp\u003eEbony fingerboard blank for cello, model 5537. The blank is planed, arched and fitted by the violin maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEbony, seasoned\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied saw-rough\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eInstrument\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ecello\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlank, saw-rough\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5537\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eItem number\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eZG-C5537-4_4\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFingerboard blank for cello\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eModel 5537\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis is a blank. It is supplied saw-rough and seasoned and has to be planed, arched and fitted by a violin maker.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNot a do-it-yourself item: the fingerboard curve ultimately follows the bridge curve, and the lengthwise scoop decides whether the string buzzes.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSigns of quality in ebony are a deep black, even colour without dye or stain and a fine, straight grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn species protection: the ebony we use is not subject to CITES requirements. We supply the statement of origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSound and physics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the cello a long fingerboard reaching far over the body makes up for the short neck, so that the whole hand can travel towards the bridge into the high positions. As guide figures for a 4\/4 fingerboard, the length is 590 mm, the width 31.5 mm at the nut and 64 mm at the bridge end, the mean thickness 15 mm and the edges 8.5 mm; a 3\/4 fingerboard measures 550 mm, a 1\/2 fingerboard 510 mm. At the bridge end the strings stand, as a guide, 5.5 mm (A string) to 7.5 mm (C string) above the wood. The fingerboard projection, measured from the top edge of the fingerboard to the top plate, is around 65 mm on a 4\/4 cello, in practice between 64 and 67 mm; together with the bridge projection of 82 mm it determines the string height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe long edge of a cello fingerboard comes either round or as a C edge, also called a Romberg edge. The ZG-C5538 stands for the highest wood grade among our cello fingerboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony has a density of around 0.85 to 1.17 g\/cm³, making it denser than rosewood and boxwood, the two other classic fitting woods, and than the maple of neck and back at around 0.65 g\/cm³; its speed of sound is around 4,435 m\/s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fingerboard is curved across its width because the strings run over the curved bridge and should keep the same distance from the wood along their whole length. It is glued to the neck and projects over the top plate, supporting itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony moves with the climate, though noticeably less than the maple of neck and scroll. While drying, an ebony block shrinks by almost 0.3 cm, and the raw material has to acclimatise before it is worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cagjr-erfahrung\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: our standard cello fingerboard has the round edge; the Romberg edge comes on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: our ebony rests for 6 to 10 years before it is cut. We grade our fingerboard ebony into five quality levels: standard, good, fine, 1A and selected 1A. You recognise the 1A grade by a deep black without shading or inclusions and by a dense, pore-free surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have tested heat-treated substitute woods in the workshop; for knife-cut edges and clean string notches we stay with ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow high does the fingerboard of a 4\/4 cello sit above the top?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAround 65 mm, measured from the top edge of the fingerboard to the top plate. Together with the bridge projection of 82 mm this gives the string height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a Romberg edge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is the name of the C edge on a cello fingerboard; with us it is the alternative to the standard round edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long is a cello fingerboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a guide, 590 mm for 4\/4, 550 mm for 3\/4 and 510 mm for 1\/2, with a width of 64 mm at the bridge end on the 4\/4.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat distinguishes 1A grade ebony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep black without shading or inclusions and a dense, pore-free surface. Above it sits selected 1A, the highest of our five grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long has the ebony been seasoned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 to 10 years before it is cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a fingerboard curved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it follows the curve of the bridge, so that every string keeps the same distance from the fingerboard along its whole length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cagjr-copyright\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese texts hold decades of experience and a great deal of heart. They are protected by copyright, C.A. Götz jr. GmbH. Please ask us before any use. Thank you for your appreciation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conrad Götz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57655418814809,"sku":"ZG-C5537-4_4","price":215.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/9695\/2665\/files\/violin_coming_soon_quadratisch_7bd395a7-66c1-4ce3-b668-1d9b9fc91dad.jpg?v=1776068521"},{"product_id":"zg-c5538-4-4","title":"Fingerboard Cello, ZG-C5538-4_4","description":"\u003cp\u003eEbony fingerboard blank for cello, model 5538. The blank is planed, arched and fitted by the violin maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEbony, seasoned\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied saw-rough\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eInstrument\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ecello\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlank, saw-rough\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5538\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eItem number\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eZG-C5538-4_4\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFingerboard blank for cello\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eModel 5538\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis is a blank. It is supplied saw-rough and seasoned and has to be planed, arched and fitted by a violin maker.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNot a do-it-yourself item: the fingerboard curve ultimately follows the bridge curve, and the lengthwise scoop decides whether the string buzzes.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSigns of quality in ebony are a deep black, even colour without dye or stain and a fine, straight grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn species protection: the ebony we use is not subject to CITES requirements. We supply the statement of origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSound and physics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the cello a long fingerboard reaching far over the body makes up for the short neck, so that the whole hand can travel towards the bridge into the high positions. As guide figures for a 4\/4 fingerboard, the length is 590 mm, the width 31.5 mm at the nut and 64 mm at the bridge end, the mean thickness 15 mm and the edges 8.5 mm; a 3\/4 fingerboard measures 550 mm, a 1\/2 fingerboard 510 mm. At the bridge end the strings stand, as a guide, 5.5 mm (A string) to 7.5 mm (C string) above the wood. The fingerboard projection, measured from the top edge of the fingerboard to the top plate, is around 65 mm on a 4\/4 cello, in practice between 64 and 67 mm; together with the bridge projection of 82 mm it determines the string height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe long edge of a cello fingerboard comes either round or as a C edge, also called a Romberg edge. The ZG-C5538 stands for the highest wood grade among our cello fingerboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony has a density of around 0.85 to 1.17 g\/cm³, making it denser than rosewood and boxwood, the two other classic fitting woods, and than the maple of neck and back at around 0.65 g\/cm³; its speed of sound is around 4,435 m\/s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fingerboard is curved across its width because the strings run over the curved bridge and should keep the same distance from the wood along their whole length. It is glued to the neck and projects over the top plate, supporting itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony moves with the climate, though noticeably less than the maple of neck and scroll. While drying, an ebony block shrinks by almost 0.3 cm, and the raw material has to acclimatise before it is worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cagjr-erfahrung\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: our standard cello fingerboard has the round edge; the Romberg edge comes on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: our ebony rests for 6 to 10 years before it is cut. We grade our fingerboard ebony into five quality levels: standard, good, fine, 1A and selected 1A. You recognise the 1A grade by a deep black without shading or inclusions and by a dense, pore-free surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have tested heat-treated substitute woods in the workshop; for knife-cut edges and clean string notches we stay with ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow high does the fingerboard of a 4\/4 cello sit above the top?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAround 65 mm, measured from the top edge of the fingerboard to the top plate. Together with the bridge projection of 82 mm this gives the string height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a Romberg edge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is the name of the C edge on a cello fingerboard; with us it is the alternative to the standard round edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long is a cello fingerboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a guide, 590 mm for 4\/4, 550 mm for 3\/4 and 510 mm for 1\/2, with a width of 64 mm at the bridge end on the 4\/4.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat distinguishes 1A grade ebony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep black without shading or inclusions and a dense, pore-free surface. Above it sits selected 1A, the highest of our five grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long has the ebony been seasoned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 to 10 years before it is cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a fingerboard curved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it follows the curve of the bridge, so that every string keeps the same distance from the fingerboard along its whole length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cagjr-copyright\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese texts hold decades of experience and a great deal of heart. They are protected by copyright, C.A. Götz jr. GmbH. Please ask us before any use. Thank you for your appreciation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conrad Götz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57655418880345,"sku":"ZG-C5538-4_4","price":265.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/9695\/2665\/files\/violin_coming_soon_quadratisch_3f154e56-b914-40a3-93c0-da4e67bbd2e0.jpg?v=1776068521"},{"product_id":"zg-v5534","title":"Fingerboard, Viola, ZG-V5534","description":"\u003cp\u003eEbony fingerboard blank for viola, model 5534. The blank is planed, arched and fitted by the violin maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEbony, seasoned\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied saw-rough\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eModel 5534, standard grade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eInstrument\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eviola\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlank, saw-rough\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5534\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eItem number\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eZG-V5534\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFingerboard blank for viola\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis is a blank. It is supplied saw-rough and seasoned and has to be planed, arched and fitted by a violin maker.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNot a do-it-yourself item: the fingerboard curve ultimately follows the bridge curve, and the lengthwise scoop decides whether the string buzzes.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSigns of quality in ebony are a deep black, even colour without dye or stain and a fine, straight grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn species protection: the ebony we use is not subject to CITES requirements. We supply the statement of origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSound and physics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe viola fingerboard, too, takes on the curve of the bridge so that every string keeps the same distance from the wood along its whole length. Because violas are built by body length rather than in fractional sizes, the dimensions grow with the instrument: at 42 cm body length the fingerboard measures 310 mm as a guide, at 38 cm 280 mm; the width lies between 24 and 24.5 mm at the nut and 43 to 48 mm at the bridge end, the mean thickness between 9.1 and 9.7 mm. At the bridge end the strings stand, as a guide, 4 mm (A string) to 5.5 mm (C string) above the wood. The vibrating string length runs from around 352 to 387 mm, and with the Thomastik viola sets we stock the four strings pull with around 20.7 to 28.3 kg in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe number places the viola fingerboard in our five quality grades: V5534 standard, V5535 good, V5536 fine, V5537 1A and V5538 selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony has a density of around 0.85 to 1.17 g\/cm³, making it denser than rosewood and boxwood, the two other classic fitting woods, and than the maple of neck and back at around 0.65 g\/cm³; its speed of sound is around 4,435 m\/s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fingerboard is curved across its width because the strings run over the curved bridge and should keep the same distance from the wood along their whole length. It is glued to the neck and projects over the top plate, supporting itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony moves with the climate, though noticeably less than the maple of neck and scroll. While drying, an ebony block shrinks by almost 0.3 cm, and the raw material has to acclimatise before it is worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cagjr-erfahrung\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: our ebony rests for 6 to 10 years before it is cut. We grade our fingerboard ebony into five quality levels: standard, good, fine, 1A and selected 1A. You recognise the 1A grade by a deep black without shading or inclusions and by a dense, pore-free surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have tested heat-treated substitute woods in the workshop; for knife-cut edges and clean string notches we stay with ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich number stands for which grade on a viola fingerboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eV5534 is standard, V5535 good, V5536 fine, V5537 1A and V5538 the selected grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long is a viola fingerboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepending on body length, around 280 to 310 mm, with a width of 24 to 24.5 mm at the nut and 43 to 48 mm at the bridge end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat distinguishes 1A grade ebony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep black without shading or inclusions and a dense, pore-free surface. Above it sits selected 1A, the highest of our five grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long has the ebony been seasoned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 to 10 years before it is cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a fingerboard curved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it follows the curve of the bridge, so that every string keeps the same distance from the fingerboard along its whole length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cagjr-copyright\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese texts hold decades of experience and a great deal of heart. They are protected by copyright, C.A. Götz jr. GmbH. Please ask us before any use. 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The blank is planed, arched and fitted by the violin maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEbony, seasoned\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied saw-rough\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eModel 5535, good grade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eInstrument\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eviola\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlank, saw-rough\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5535\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eItem number\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eZG-V5535\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFingerboard blank for viola\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis is a blank. It is supplied saw-rough and seasoned and has to be planed, arched and fitted by a violin maker.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNot a do-it-yourself item: the fingerboard curve ultimately follows the bridge curve, and the lengthwise scoop decides whether the string buzzes.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSigns of quality in ebony are a deep black, even colour without dye or stain and a fine, straight grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn species protection: the ebony we use is not subject to CITES requirements. We supply the statement of origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSound and physics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe viola fingerboard, too, takes on the curve of the bridge so that every string keeps the same distance from the wood along its whole length. Because violas are built by body length rather than in fractional sizes, the dimensions grow with the instrument: at 42 cm body length the fingerboard measures 310 mm as a guide, at 38 cm 280 mm; the width lies between 24 and 24.5 mm at the nut and 43 to 48 mm at the bridge end, the mean thickness between 9.1 and 9.7 mm. At the bridge end the strings stand, as a guide, 4 mm (A string) to 5.5 mm (C string) above the wood. The vibrating string length runs from around 352 to 387 mm, and with the Thomastik viola sets we stock the four strings pull with around 20.7 to 28.3 kg in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe number places the viola fingerboard in our five quality grades: V5534 standard, V5535 good, V5536 fine, V5537 1A and V5538 selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony has a density of around 0.85 to 1.17 g\/cm³, making it denser than rosewood and boxwood, the two other classic fitting woods, and than the maple of neck and back at around 0.65 g\/cm³; its speed of sound is around 4,435 m\/s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fingerboard is curved across its width because the strings run over the curved bridge and should keep the same distance from the wood along their whole length. It is glued to the neck and projects over the top plate, supporting itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony moves with the climate, though noticeably less than the maple of neck and scroll. While drying, an ebony block shrinks by almost 0.3 cm, and the raw material has to acclimatise before it is worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cagjr-erfahrung\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: our ebony rests for 6 to 10 years before it is cut. We grade our fingerboard ebony into five quality levels: standard, good, fine, 1A and selected 1A. You recognise the 1A grade by a deep black without shading or inclusions and by a dense, pore-free surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have tested heat-treated substitute woods in the workshop; for knife-cut edges and clean string notches we stay with ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich number stands for which grade on a viola fingerboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eV5534 is standard, V5535 good, V5536 fine, V5537 1A and V5538 the selected grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long is a viola fingerboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepending on body length, around 280 to 310 mm, with a width of 24 to 24.5 mm at the nut and 43 to 48 mm at the bridge end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat distinguishes 1A grade ebony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep black without shading or inclusions and a dense, pore-free surface. Above it sits selected 1A, the highest of our five grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long has the ebony been seasoned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 to 10 years before it is cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a fingerboard curved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it follows the curve of the bridge, so that every string keeps the same distance from the fingerboard along its whole length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cagjr-copyright\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese texts hold decades of experience and a great deal of heart. They are protected by copyright, C.A. Götz jr. GmbH. Please ask us before any use. 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The blank is planed, arched and fitted by the violin maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEbony, seasoned\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied saw-rough\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eModel 5536, fine grade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eInstrument\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eviola\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlank, saw-rough\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5536\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eItem number\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eZG-V5536\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFingerboard blank for viola\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis is a blank. It is supplied saw-rough and seasoned and has to be planed, arched and fitted by a violin maker.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNot a do-it-yourself item: the fingerboard curve ultimately follows the bridge curve, and the lengthwise scoop decides whether the string buzzes.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSigns of quality in ebony are a deep black, even colour without dye or stain and a fine, straight grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn species protection: the ebony we use is not subject to CITES requirements. We supply the statement of origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSound and physics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe viola fingerboard, too, takes on the curve of the bridge so that every string keeps the same distance from the wood along its whole length. Because violas are built by body length rather than in fractional sizes, the dimensions grow with the instrument: at 42 cm body length the fingerboard measures 310 mm as a guide, at 38 cm 280 mm; the width lies between 24 and 24.5 mm at the nut and 43 to 48 mm at the bridge end, the mean thickness between 9.1 and 9.7 mm. At the bridge end the strings stand, as a guide, 4 mm (A string) to 5.5 mm (C string) above the wood. The vibrating string length runs from around 352 to 387 mm, and with the Thomastik viola sets we stock the four strings pull with around 20.7 to 28.3 kg in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe number places the viola fingerboard in our five quality grades: V5534 standard, V5535 good, V5536 fine, V5537 1A and V5538 selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony has a density of around 0.85 to 1.17 g\/cm³, making it denser than rosewood and boxwood, the two other classic fitting woods, and than the maple of neck and back at around 0.65 g\/cm³; its speed of sound is around 4,435 m\/s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fingerboard is curved across its width because the strings run over the curved bridge and should keep the same distance from the wood along their whole length. It is glued to the neck and projects over the top plate, supporting itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony moves with the climate, though noticeably less than the maple of neck and scroll. While drying, an ebony block shrinks by almost 0.3 cm, and the raw material has to acclimatise before it is worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cagjr-erfahrung\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: our ebony rests for 6 to 10 years before it is cut. We grade our fingerboard ebony into five quality levels: standard, good, fine, 1A and selected 1A. You recognise the 1A grade by a deep black without shading or inclusions and by a dense, pore-free surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have tested heat-treated substitute woods in the workshop; for knife-cut edges and clean string notches we stay with ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich number stands for which grade on a viola fingerboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eV5534 is standard, V5535 good, V5536 fine, V5537 1A and V5538 the selected grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long is a viola fingerboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepending on body length, around 280 to 310 mm, with a width of 24 to 24.5 mm at the nut and 43 to 48 mm at the bridge end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat distinguishes 1A grade ebony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep black without shading or inclusions and a dense, pore-free surface. Above it sits selected 1A, the highest of our five grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long has the ebony been seasoned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 to 10 years before it is cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a fingerboard curved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it follows the curve of the bridge, so that every string keeps the same distance from the fingerboard along its whole length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cagjr-copyright\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese texts hold decades of experience and a great deal of heart. They are protected by copyright, C.A. Götz jr. GmbH. Please ask us before any use. Thank you for your appreciation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conrad Götz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57655419830617,"sku":"ZG-V5536","price":40.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/9695\/2665\/files\/ZG-V5536_01_new.jpg?v=1793005709"},{"product_id":"zg-v5537","title":"Fingerboard, Viola, ZG-V5537","description":"\u003cp\u003eEbony fingerboard blank for viola, model 5537. The blank is planed, arched and fitted by the violin maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEbony, seasoned\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied saw-rough\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eModel 5537, 1A grade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eInstrument\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eviola\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlank, saw-rough\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5537\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eItem number\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eZG-V5537\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFingerboard blank for viola\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis is a blank. It is supplied saw-rough and seasoned and has to be planed, arched and fitted by a violin maker.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNot a do-it-yourself item: the fingerboard curve ultimately follows the bridge curve, and the lengthwise scoop decides whether the string buzzes.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSigns of quality in ebony are a deep black, even colour without dye or stain and a fine, straight grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn species protection: the ebony we use is not subject to CITES requirements. We supply the statement of origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSound and physics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe viola fingerboard, too, takes on the curve of the bridge so that every string keeps the same distance from the wood along its whole length. Because violas are built by body length rather than in fractional sizes, the dimensions grow with the instrument: at 42 cm body length the fingerboard measures 310 mm as a guide, at 38 cm 280 mm; the width lies between 24 and 24.5 mm at the nut and 43 to 48 mm at the bridge end, the mean thickness between 9.1 and 9.7 mm. At the bridge end the strings stand, as a guide, 4 mm (A string) to 5.5 mm (C string) above the wood. The vibrating string length runs from around 352 to 387 mm, and with the Thomastik viola sets we stock the four strings pull with around 20.7 to 28.3 kg in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe number places the viola fingerboard in our five quality grades: V5534 standard, V5535 good, V5536 fine, V5537 1A and V5538 selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony has a density of around 0.85 to 1.17 g\/cm³, making it denser than rosewood and boxwood, the two other classic fitting woods, and than the maple of neck and back at around 0.65 g\/cm³; its speed of sound is around 4,435 m\/s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fingerboard is curved across its width because the strings run over the curved bridge and should keep the same distance from the wood along their whole length. It is glued to the neck and projects over the top plate, supporting itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony moves with the climate, though noticeably less than the maple of neck and scroll. While drying, an ebony block shrinks by almost 0.3 cm, and the raw material has to acclimatise before it is worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cagjr-erfahrung\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: our ebony rests for 6 to 10 years before it is cut. We grade our fingerboard ebony into five quality levels: standard, good, fine, 1A and selected 1A. You recognise the 1A grade by a deep black without shading or inclusions and by a dense, pore-free surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have tested heat-treated substitute woods in the workshop; for knife-cut edges and clean string notches we stay with ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich number stands for which grade on a viola fingerboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eV5534 is standard, V5535 good, V5536 fine, V5537 1A and V5538 the selected grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long is a viola fingerboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepending on body length, around 280 to 310 mm, with a width of 24 to 24.5 mm at the nut and 43 to 48 mm at the bridge end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat distinguishes 1A grade ebony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep black without shading or inclusions and a dense, pore-free surface. Above it sits selected 1A, the highest of our five grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long has the ebony been seasoned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 to 10 years before it is cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a fingerboard curved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it follows the curve of the bridge, so that every string keeps the same distance from the fingerboard along its whole length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cagjr-copyright\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese texts hold decades of experience and a great deal of heart. They are protected by copyright, C.A. Götz jr. GmbH. Please ask us before any use. Thank you for your appreciation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conrad Götz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57655419863385,"sku":"ZG-V5537","price":52.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/9695\/2665\/files\/ZG-V5537_01_new.jpg?v=1793005713"},{"product_id":"zg-v5538","title":"Fingerboard, Viola, ZG-V5538","description":"\u003cp\u003eEbony fingerboard blank for viola, model 5538. The blank is planed, arched and fitted by the violin maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEbony, seasoned\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied saw-rough\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eModel 5538, selected 1A grade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eInstrument\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eviola\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlank, saw-rough\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5538\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eItem number\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eZG-V5538\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFingerboard blank for viola\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis is a blank. It is supplied saw-rough and seasoned and has to be planed, arched and fitted by a violin maker.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNot a do-it-yourself item: the fingerboard curve ultimately follows the bridge curve, and the lengthwise scoop decides whether the string buzzes.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSigns of quality in ebony are a deep black, even colour without dye or stain and a fine, straight grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn species protection: the ebony we use is not subject to CITES requirements. We supply the statement of origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSound and physics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe viola fingerboard, too, takes on the curve of the bridge so that every string keeps the same distance from the wood along its whole length. Because violas are built by body length rather than in fractional sizes, the dimensions grow with the instrument: at 42 cm body length the fingerboard measures 310 mm as a guide, at 38 cm 280 mm; the width lies between 24 and 24.5 mm at the nut and 43 to 48 mm at the bridge end, the mean thickness between 9.1 and 9.7 mm. At the bridge end the strings stand, as a guide, 4 mm (A string) to 5.5 mm (C string) above the wood. The vibrating string length runs from around 352 to 387 mm, and with the Thomastik viola sets we stock the four strings pull with around 20.7 to 28.3 kg in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe number places the viola fingerboard in our five quality grades: V5534 standard, V5535 good, V5536 fine, V5537 1A and V5538 selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony has a density of around 0.85 to 1.17 g\/cm³, making it denser than rosewood and boxwood, the two other classic fitting woods, and than the maple of neck and back at around 0.65 g\/cm³; its speed of sound is around 4,435 m\/s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fingerboard is curved across its width because the strings run over the curved bridge and should keep the same distance from the wood along their whole length. It is glued to the neck and projects over the top plate, supporting itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony moves with the climate, though noticeably less than the maple of neck and scroll. While drying, an ebony block shrinks by almost 0.3 cm, and the raw material has to acclimatise before it is worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cagjr-erfahrung\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: our ebony rests for 6 to 10 years before it is cut. We grade our fingerboard ebony into five quality levels: standard, good, fine, 1A and selected 1A. You recognise the 1A grade by a deep black without shading or inclusions and by a dense, pore-free surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have tested heat-treated substitute woods in the workshop; for knife-cut edges and clean string notches we stay with ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich number stands for which grade on a viola fingerboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eV5534 is standard, V5535 good, V5536 fine, V5537 1A and V5538 the selected grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long is a viola fingerboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepending on body length, around 280 to 310 mm, with a width of 24 to 24.5 mm at the nut and 43 to 48 mm at the bridge end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat distinguishes 1A grade ebony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep black without shading or inclusions and a dense, pore-free surface. Above it sits selected 1A, the highest of our five grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long has the ebony been seasoned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 to 10 years before it is cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a fingerboard curved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it follows the curve of the bridge, so that every string keeps the same distance from the fingerboard along its whole length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cagjr-copyright\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese texts hold decades of experience and a great deal of heart. They are protected by copyright, C.A. Götz jr. GmbH. Please ask us before any use. Thank you for your appreciation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conrad Götz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57655420322137,"sku":"ZG-V5538","price":69.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/9695\/2665\/files\/ZG-V5538_01_new.jpg?v=1793005719"},{"product_id":"zg-5534","title":"Fingerboard, Violin 4\/4, ZG-5534","description":"\u003cp\u003eEbony fingerboard blank for violin, model 5534. The blank is planed, arched and fitted by the violin maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEbony, seasoned\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied saw-rough\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eModel 5534, standard grade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eInstrument\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eviolin\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlank, saw-rough\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5534\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eItem number\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eZG-5534\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFingerboard blank for violin\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis is a blank. It is supplied saw-rough and seasoned and has to be planed, arched and fitted by a violin maker.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNot a do-it-yourself item: the fingerboard curve ultimately follows the bridge curve, and the lengthwise scoop decides whether the string buzzes.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSigns of quality in ebony are a deep black, even colour without dye or stain and a fine, straight grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGuide value for the violin fingerboard radius: around 41.5 millimetres.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn species protection: the ebony we use is not subject to CITES requirements. We supply the statement of origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSound and physics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday the violin fingerboard measures 266 to 270 mm and so covers at least half the string length, keeping the high positions within reach. Its cross radius is around 41.5 mm, and along its length it is given a slight scoop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs guide figures for a 4\/4 fingerboard, the length is 270 mm, the width 23.5 mm at the nut and 42 mm at the bridge end, the mean thickness 9 mm and the edges 5.5 mm; a 1\/2 fingerboard measures 238 mm, a 1\/4 fingerboard 210 mm. At the bridge end the strings stand, as a guide, 3 mm (E string) to 5 mm (G string) above the wood. The bridge is shaped to match and is not symmetrical: towards the G string its curve drops away less, so that the lower strings with their wider swing vibrate freely above the fingerboard. The fingerboard projection, measured from the top edge of the fingerboard to the top plate, is 21 mm as a guide on a 4\/4 violin, with a neck overstand of 5.5 to 6 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe number places the violin fingerboard in our five quality grades: 5534 standard, 5535 good, 5536 fine, 5537 1A and 5538 selected 1A.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony has a density of around 0.85 to 1.17 g\/cm³, making it denser than rosewood and boxwood, the two other classic fitting woods, and than the maple of neck and back at around 0.65 g\/cm³; its speed of sound is around 4,435 m\/s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fingerboard is curved across its width because the strings run over the curved bridge and should keep the same distance from the wood along their whole length. It is glued to the neck and projects over the top plate, supporting itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony moves with the climate, though noticeably less than the maple of neck and scroll. While drying, an ebony block shrinks by almost 0.3 cm, and the raw material has to acclimatise before it is worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cagjr-erfahrung\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: our ebony rests for 6 to 10 years before it is cut. We grade our fingerboard ebony into five quality levels: standard, good, fine, 1A and selected 1A. You recognise the 1A grade by a deep black without shading or inclusions and by a dense, pore-free surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have tested heat-treated substitute woods in the workshop; for knife-cut edges and clean string notches we stay with ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich number stands for which grade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e5534 is standard, 5535 good, 5536 fine, 5537 1A and 5538 selected 1A.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat cross radius does a violin fingerboard have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAround 41.5 mm, combined with a slight lengthwise scoop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long and how wide is a violin fingerboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a guide, 270 mm long, 23.5 mm wide at the nut and 42 mm at the bridge end, with a mean thickness of 9 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat distinguishes 1A grade ebony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep black without shading or inclusions and a dense, pore-free surface. Above it sits selected 1A, the highest of our five grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long has the ebony been seasoned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 to 10 years before it is cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a fingerboard curved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it follows the curve of the bridge, so that every string keeps the same distance from the fingerboard along its whole length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cagjr-copyright\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese texts hold decades of experience and a great deal of heart. They are protected by copyright, C.A. Götz jr. GmbH. Please ask us before any use. Thank you for your appreciation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conrad Götz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57655420518745,"sku":"ZG-5534","price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/9695\/2665\/files\/violin_coming_soon_quadratisch_2507e021-52d8-43b3-8476-00cdba06ad5d.jpg?v=1776068527"},{"product_id":"zg-5535","title":"Fingerboard, Violin, ZG-5535","description":"\u003cp\u003eEbony fingerboard blank for violin, model 5535. The blank is planed, arched and fitted by the violin maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEbony, seasoned\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied saw-rough\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eModel 5535, good grade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eInstrument\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eviolin\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlank, saw-rough\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5535\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFingerboard blank for violin\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis is a blank. It is supplied saw-rough and seasoned and has to be planed, arched and fitted by a violin maker.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNot a do-it-yourself item: the fingerboard curve ultimately follows the bridge curve, and the lengthwise scoop decides whether the string buzzes.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSigns of quality in ebony are a deep black, even colour without dye or stain and a fine, straight grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGuide value for the violin fingerboard radius: around 41.5 millimetres.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn species protection: the ebony we use is not subject to CITES requirements. We supply the statement of origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVersions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e4\/4, ZG-5535\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e1\/2, ZG-5535-1_2\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSound and physics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday the violin fingerboard measures 266 to 270 mm and so covers at least half the string length, keeping the high positions within reach. Its cross radius is around 41.5 mm, and along its length it is given a slight scoop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs guide figures for a 4\/4 fingerboard, the length is 270 mm, the width 23.5 mm at the nut and 42 mm at the bridge end, the mean thickness 9 mm and the edges 5.5 mm; a 1\/2 fingerboard measures 238 mm, a 1\/4 fingerboard 210 mm. At the bridge end the strings stand, as a guide, 3 mm (E string) to 5 mm (G string) above the wood. The bridge is shaped to match and is not symmetrical: towards the G string its curve drops away less, so that the lower strings with their wider swing vibrate freely above the fingerboard. The fingerboard projection, measured from the top edge of the fingerboard to the top plate, is 21 mm as a guide on a 4\/4 violin, with a neck overstand of 5.5 to 6 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe number places the violin fingerboard in our five quality grades: 5534 standard, 5535 good, 5536 fine, 5537 1A and 5538 selected 1A.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony has a density of around 0.85 to 1.17 g\/cm³, making it denser than rosewood and boxwood, the two other classic fitting woods, and than the maple of neck and back at around 0.65 g\/cm³; its speed of sound is around 4,435 m\/s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fingerboard is curved across its width because the strings run over the curved bridge and should keep the same distance from the wood along their whole length. It is glued to the neck and projects over the top plate, supporting itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony moves with the climate, though noticeably less than the maple of neck and scroll. While drying, an ebony block shrinks by almost 0.3 cm, and the raw material has to acclimatise before it is worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cagjr-erfahrung\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: our ebony rests for 6 to 10 years before it is cut. We grade our fingerboard ebony into five quality levels: standard, good, fine, 1A and selected 1A. You recognise the 1A grade by a deep black without shading or inclusions and by a dense, pore-free surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have tested heat-treated substitute woods in the workshop; for knife-cut edges and clean string notches we stay with ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich number stands for which grade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e5534 is standard, 5535 good, 5536 fine, 5537 1A and 5538 selected 1A.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat cross radius does a violin fingerboard have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAround 41.5 mm, combined with a slight lengthwise scoop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long and how wide is a violin fingerboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a guide, 270 mm long, 23.5 mm wide at the nut and 42 mm at the bridge end, with a mean thickness of 9 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat distinguishes 1A grade ebony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep black without shading or inclusions and a dense, pore-free surface. Above it sits selected 1A, the highest of our five grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long has the ebony been seasoned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 to 10 years before it is cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a fingerboard curved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it follows the curve of the bridge, so that every string keeps the same distance from the fingerboard along its whole length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cagjr-copyright\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese texts hold decades of experience and a great deal of heart. They are protected by copyright, C.A. Götz jr. GmbH. Please ask us before any use. Thank you for your appreciation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conrad Götz","offers":[{"title":"4\/4","offer_id":57655420846425,"sku":"ZG-5535","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2","offer_id":57656395825497,"sku":"ZG-5535-1_2","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/9695\/2665\/files\/violin_coming_soon_quadratisch_1de6a107-dcf9-4fec-9e4d-bf766c60b7f0.jpg?v=1776068529"},{"product_id":"zg-5535-4-4","title":"Fingerboard Violin (B), ZG-5535-4_4","description":"\u003cp\u003eEbony fingerboard blank for violin, model 5535. The blank is planed, arched and fitted by the violin maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEbony, seasoned\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied saw-rough\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eModel 5535, good grade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eInstrument\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eviolin\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlank, saw-rough\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5535\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eItem number\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eZG-5535-4_4\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFingerboard blank for violin\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis is a blank. It is supplied saw-rough and seasoned and has to be planed, arched and fitted by a violin maker.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNot a do-it-yourself item: the fingerboard curve ultimately follows the bridge curve, and the lengthwise scoop decides whether the string buzzes.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSigns of quality in ebony are a deep black, even colour without dye or stain and a fine, straight grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGuide value for the violin fingerboard radius: around 41.5 millimetres.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn species protection: the ebony we use is not subject to CITES requirements. We supply the statement of origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSound and physics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday the violin fingerboard measures 266 to 270 mm and so covers at least half the string length, keeping the high positions within reach. Its cross radius is around 41.5 mm, and along its length it is given a slight scoop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs guide figures for a 4\/4 fingerboard, the length is 270 mm, the width 23.5 mm at the nut and 42 mm at the bridge end, the mean thickness 9 mm and the edges 5.5 mm; a 1\/2 fingerboard measures 238 mm, a 1\/4 fingerboard 210 mm. At the bridge end the strings stand, as a guide, 3 mm (E string) to 5 mm (G string) above the wood. The bridge is shaped to match and is not symmetrical: towards the G string its curve drops away less, so that the lower strings with their wider swing vibrate freely above the fingerboard. The fingerboard projection, measured from the top edge of the fingerboard to the top plate, is 21 mm as a guide on a 4\/4 violin, with a neck overstand of 5.5 to 6 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe number places the violin fingerboard in our five quality grades: 5534 standard, 5535 good, 5536 fine, 5537 1A and 5538 selected 1A.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony has a density of around 0.85 to 1.17 g\/cm³, making it denser than rosewood and boxwood, the two other classic fitting woods, and than the maple of neck and back at around 0.65 g\/cm³; its speed of sound is around 4,435 m\/s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fingerboard is curved across its width because the strings run over the curved bridge and should keep the same distance from the wood along their whole length. It is glued to the neck and projects over the top plate, supporting itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony moves with the climate, though noticeably less than the maple of neck and scroll. While drying, an ebony block shrinks by almost 0.3 cm, and the raw material has to acclimatise before it is worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cagjr-erfahrung\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: our ebony rests for 6 to 10 years before it is cut. We grade our fingerboard ebony into five quality levels: standard, good, fine, 1A and selected 1A. You recognise the 1A grade by a deep black without shading or inclusions and by a dense, pore-free surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have tested heat-treated substitute woods in the workshop; for knife-cut edges and clean string notches we stay with ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich number stands for which grade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e5534 is standard, 5535 good, 5536 fine, 5537 1A and 5538 selected 1A.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat cross radius does a violin fingerboard have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAround 41.5 mm, combined with a slight lengthwise scoop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long and how wide is a violin fingerboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a guide, 270 mm long, 23.5 mm wide at the nut and 42 mm at the bridge end, with a mean thickness of 9 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat distinguishes 1A grade ebony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep black without shading or inclusions and a dense, pore-free surface. Above it sits selected 1A, the highest of our five grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long has the ebony been seasoned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 to 10 years before it is cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a fingerboard curved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it follows the curve of the bridge, so that every string keeps the same distance from the fingerboard along its whole length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cagjr-copyright\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese texts hold decades of experience and a great deal of heart. They are protected by copyright, C.A. Götz jr. GmbH. Please ask us before any use. Thank you for your appreciation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conrad Götz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57655421501785,"sku":"ZG-5535-4_4","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/9695\/2665\/files\/violin_coming_soon_quadratisch_701e7c09-3728-47cb-8e8b-983a69c96e83.jpg?v=1776068529"},{"product_id":"zg-5536","title":"Fingerboard, Violin 4\/4, ZG-5536","description":"\u003cp\u003eEbony fingerboard blank for violin, model 5536. The blank is planed, arched and fitted by the violin maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEbony, seasoned\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied saw-rough\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eModel 5536, fine grade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eInstrument\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eviolin\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlank, saw-rough\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5536\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eItem number\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eZG-5536\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFingerboard blank for violin\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis is a blank. It is supplied saw-rough and seasoned and has to be planed, arched and fitted by a violin maker.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNot a do-it-yourself item: the fingerboard curve ultimately follows the bridge curve, and the lengthwise scoop decides whether the string buzzes.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSigns of quality in ebony are a deep black, even colour without dye or stain and a fine, straight grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGuide value for the violin fingerboard radius: around 41.5 millimetres.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn species protection: the ebony we use is not subject to CITES requirements. We supply the statement of origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSound and physics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday the violin fingerboard measures 266 to 270 mm and so covers at least half the string length, keeping the high positions within reach. Its cross radius is around 41.5 mm, and along its length it is given a slight scoop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs guide figures for a 4\/4 fingerboard, the length is 270 mm, the width 23.5 mm at the nut and 42 mm at the bridge end, the mean thickness 9 mm and the edges 5.5 mm; a 1\/2 fingerboard measures 238 mm, a 1\/4 fingerboard 210 mm. At the bridge end the strings stand, as a guide, 3 mm (E string) to 5 mm (G string) above the wood. The bridge is shaped to match and is not symmetrical: towards the G string its curve drops away less, so that the lower strings with their wider swing vibrate freely above the fingerboard. The fingerboard projection, measured from the top edge of the fingerboard to the top plate, is 21 mm as a guide on a 4\/4 violin, with a neck overstand of 5.5 to 6 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe number places the violin fingerboard in our five quality grades: 5534 standard, 5535 good, 5536 fine, 5537 1A and 5538 selected 1A.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony has a density of around 0.85 to 1.17 g\/cm³, making it denser than rosewood and boxwood, the two other classic fitting woods, and than the maple of neck and back at around 0.65 g\/cm³; its speed of sound is around 4,435 m\/s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fingerboard is curved across its width because the strings run over the curved bridge and should keep the same distance from the wood along their whole length. It is glued to the neck and projects over the top plate, supporting itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony moves with the climate, though noticeably less than the maple of neck and scroll. While drying, an ebony block shrinks by almost 0.3 cm, and the raw material has to acclimatise before it is worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cagjr-erfahrung\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: our ebony rests for 6 to 10 years before it is cut. We grade our fingerboard ebony into five quality levels: standard, good, fine, 1A and selected 1A. You recognise the 1A grade by a deep black without shading or inclusions and by a dense, pore-free surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have tested heat-treated substitute woods in the workshop; for knife-cut edges and clean string notches we stay with ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich number stands for which grade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e5534 is standard, 5535 good, 5536 fine, 5537 1A and 5538 selected 1A.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat cross radius does a violin fingerboard have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAround 41.5 mm, combined with a slight lengthwise scoop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long and how wide is a violin fingerboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a guide, 270 mm long, 23.5 mm wide at the nut and 42 mm at the bridge end, with a mean thickness of 9 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat distinguishes 1A grade ebony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep black without shading or inclusions and a dense, pore-free surface. Above it sits selected 1A, the highest of our five grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long has the ebony been seasoned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 to 10 years before it is cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a fingerboard curved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it follows the curve of the bridge, so that every string keeps the same distance from the fingerboard along its whole length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cagjr-copyright\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese texts hold decades of experience and a great deal of heart. They are protected by copyright, C.A. Götz jr. GmbH. Please ask us before any use. Thank you for your appreciation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conrad Götz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57655421731161,"sku":"ZG-5536","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/9695\/2665\/files\/violin_coming_soon_quadratisch_cad60639-9944-471c-b203-c926851e327d.jpg?v=1776068530"},{"product_id":"zg-5537","title":"Fingerboard, Violin 4\/4, ZG-5537","description":"\u003cp\u003eEbony fingerboard blank for violin, model 5537. The blank is planed, arched and fitted by the violin maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEbony, seasoned\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied saw-rough\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eModel 5537, 1A grade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eInstrument\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eviolin\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlank, saw-rough\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5537\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eItem number\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eZG-5537\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFingerboard blank for violin\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis is a blank. It is supplied saw-rough and seasoned and has to be planed, arched and fitted by a violin maker.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNot a do-it-yourself item: the fingerboard curve ultimately follows the bridge curve, and the lengthwise scoop decides whether the string buzzes.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSigns of quality in ebony are a deep black, even colour without dye or stain and a fine, straight grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGuide value for the violin fingerboard radius: around 41.5 millimetres.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn species protection: the ebony we use is not subject to CITES requirements. We supply the statement of origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSound and physics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday the violin fingerboard measures 266 to 270 mm and so covers at least half the string length, keeping the high positions within reach. Its cross radius is around 41.5 mm, and along its length it is given a slight scoop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs guide figures for a 4\/4 fingerboard, the length is 270 mm, the width 23.5 mm at the nut and 42 mm at the bridge end, the mean thickness 9 mm and the edges 5.5 mm; a 1\/2 fingerboard measures 238 mm, a 1\/4 fingerboard 210 mm. At the bridge end the strings stand, as a guide, 3 mm (E string) to 5 mm (G string) above the wood. The bridge is shaped to match and is not symmetrical: towards the G string its curve drops away less, so that the lower strings with their wider swing vibrate freely above the fingerboard. The fingerboard projection, measured from the top edge of the fingerboard to the top plate, is 21 mm as a guide on a 4\/4 violin, with a neck overstand of 5.5 to 6 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe number places the violin fingerboard in our five quality grades: 5534 standard, 5535 good, 5536 fine, 5537 1A and 5538 selected 1A.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony has a density of around 0.85 to 1.17 g\/cm³, making it denser than rosewood and boxwood, the two other classic fitting woods, and than the maple of neck and back at around 0.65 g\/cm³; its speed of sound is around 4,435 m\/s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fingerboard is curved across its width because the strings run over the curved bridge and should keep the same distance from the wood along their whole length. It is glued to the neck and projects over the top plate, supporting itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony moves with the climate, though noticeably less than the maple of neck and scroll. While drying, an ebony block shrinks by almost 0.3 cm, and the raw material has to acclimatise before it is worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cagjr-erfahrung\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: our ebony rests for 6 to 10 years before it is cut. We grade our fingerboard ebony into five quality levels: standard, good, fine, 1A and selected 1A. You recognise the 1A grade by a deep black without shading or inclusions and by a dense, pore-free surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have tested heat-treated substitute woods in the workshop; for knife-cut edges and clean string notches we stay with ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich number stands for which grade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e5534 is standard, 5535 good, 5536 fine, 5537 1A and 5538 selected 1A.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat cross radius does a violin fingerboard have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAround 41.5 mm, combined with a slight lengthwise scoop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long and how wide is a violin fingerboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a guide, 270 mm long, 23.5 mm wide at the nut and 42 mm at the bridge end, with a mean thickness of 9 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat distinguishes 1A grade ebony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep black without shading or inclusions and a dense, pore-free surface. Above it sits selected 1A, the highest of our five grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long has the ebony been seasoned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 to 10 years before it is cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a fingerboard curved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it follows the curve of the bridge, so that every string keeps the same distance from the fingerboard along its whole length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cagjr-copyright\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese texts hold decades of experience and a great deal of heart. They are protected by copyright, C.A. Götz jr. GmbH. Please ask us before any use. Thank you for your appreciation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conrad Götz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57655422026073,"sku":"ZG-5537","price":63.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/9695\/2665\/files\/violin_coming_soon_quadratisch_957a6a6a-42bb-49a5-86fd-318fed3b235d.jpg?v=1776068530"},{"product_id":"zg-5538","title":"Fingerboard, Violin 4\/4, ZG-5538","description":"\u003cp\u003eEbony fingerboard blank for violin, model 5538. The blank is planed, arched and fitted by the violin maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEbony, seasoned\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied saw-rough\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eModel 5538, selected 1A grade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eInstrument\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eviolin\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlank, saw-rough\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5538\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eItem number\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eZG-5538\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFingerboard blank for violin\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis is a blank. It is supplied saw-rough and seasoned and has to be planed, arched and fitted by a violin maker.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNot a do-it-yourself item: the fingerboard curve ultimately follows the bridge curve, and the lengthwise scoop decides whether the string buzzes.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSigns of quality in ebony are a deep black, even colour without dye or stain and a fine, straight grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGuide value for the violin fingerboard radius: around 41.5 millimetres.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn species protection: the ebony we use is not subject to CITES requirements. We supply the statement of origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSound and physics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday the violin fingerboard measures 266 to 270 mm and so covers at least half the string length, keeping the high positions within reach. Its cross radius is around 41.5 mm, and along its length it is given a slight scoop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs guide figures for a 4\/4 fingerboard, the length is 270 mm, the width 23.5 mm at the nut and 42 mm at the bridge end, the mean thickness 9 mm and the edges 5.5 mm; a 1\/2 fingerboard measures 238 mm, a 1\/4 fingerboard 210 mm. At the bridge end the strings stand, as a guide, 3 mm (E string) to 5 mm (G string) above the wood. The bridge is shaped to match and is not symmetrical: towards the G string its curve drops away less, so that the lower strings with their wider swing vibrate freely above the fingerboard. The fingerboard projection, measured from the top edge of the fingerboard to the top plate, is 21 mm as a guide on a 4\/4 violin, with a neck overstand of 5.5 to 6 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe number places the violin fingerboard in our five quality grades: 5534 standard, 5535 good, 5536 fine, 5537 1A and 5538 selected 1A.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony has a density of around 0.85 to 1.17 g\/cm³, making it denser than rosewood and boxwood, the two other classic fitting woods, and than the maple of neck and back at around 0.65 g\/cm³; its speed of sound is around 4,435 m\/s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fingerboard is curved across its width because the strings run over the curved bridge and should keep the same distance from the wood along their whole length. It is glued to the neck and projects over the top plate, supporting itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbony moves with the climate, though noticeably less than the maple of neck and scroll. While drying, an ebony block shrinks by almost 0.3 cm, and the raw material has to acclimatise before it is worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cagjr-erfahrung\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur experience: our ebony rests for 6 to 10 years before it is cut. We grade our fingerboard ebony into five quality levels: standard, good, fine, 1A and selected 1A. You recognise the 1A grade by a deep black without shading or inclusions and by a dense, pore-free surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have tested heat-treated substitute woods in the workshop; for knife-cut edges and clean string notches we stay with ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich number stands for which grade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e5534 is standard, 5535 good, 5536 fine, 5537 1A and 5538 selected 1A.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat cross radius does a violin fingerboard have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAround 41.5 mm, combined with a slight lengthwise scoop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long and how wide is a violin fingerboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a guide, 270 mm long, 23.5 mm wide at the nut and 42 mm at the bridge end, with a mean thickness of 9 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat distinguishes 1A grade ebony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep black without shading or inclusions and a dense, pore-free surface. Above it sits selected 1A, the highest of our five grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long has the ebony been seasoned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 to 10 years before it is cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a fingerboard curved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it follows the curve of the bridge, so that every string keeps the same distance from the fingerboard along its whole length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cagjr-copyright\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese texts hold decades of experience and a great deal of heart. They are protected by copyright, C.A. Götz jr. GmbH. Please ask us before any use. Thank you for your appreciation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conrad Götz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57655422124377,"sku":"ZG-5538","price":76.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/9695\/2665\/files\/ZG-5538_01_new.jpg?v=1793005682"}],"url":"https:\/\/catalog.cagoetzjr.com\/en\/collections\/griffbretter.oembed","provider":"Instruments \u0026 Accessories – The C.A. Goetz jr. Selection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}