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Soundpost Setters
Description
Essential tools for correctly placing a soundpost into a violin or viola, while you work through the treble f-hole.#0388 S-shaped Setter: Insert the sharpened beveled end into the soundpost for upright positioning in the violin. Use the notched end to help align the post into final position.
Tool length: 8" (203mm)
#0392 Scissor-style Setter: Grips the soundpost through the f-hole for easy positioning.
Tool length: 7-1/2" (190.5mm)
Nickel-plated steel.
Firsthand experiences
Comments from forums and Reddit
Discussed in first DB! in the TalkBass community
Sam Sherry
BEFORE mucking around with the bridge get a soundpost setting set: a) Tugger-stabber and hole-y plyers b) Extendable claw tool Once you release string tension there's a high likelihood ... ... more
eh_train
The other name for a 'tugger-stabber' is a soundpost setter, and it's a good idea to have one (I recommend them so I don't have to do a lot of "emergency" sound post resets for ... ... more