English Hill Model with Gold Fret

The English Hill Model End Button with Gold Fret provides secure tailpiece anchoring with a premium decorative finish. Crafted from ebony with a gold fret detail, it combines durability, precision fit, and elegant instrument styling.

Description

Description

English Hill Model End Button with Gold Fret for Violin & Viola – Premium Ebony Fitting with Elegant Detail

The English Hill Model End Button with Gold Fret by Roy Art & Craft is a premium violin and viola fitting designed to deliver secure tailpiece anchoring with refined decorative aesthetics. Installed at the base of the instrument, this essential component acts as the anchor point for the tailgut and tailpiece, ensuring proper string tension, structural stability, and consistent performance.

Crafted from high-quality ebony wood, this end button offers exceptional durability and strength, making it ideal for long-term use. Ebony is widely preferred in violin fittings because it withstands constant string tension while maintaining a smooth, polished finish.

The English Hill Model design combines the traditional Hill-style profile with a balanced and elegant shape, making it suitable for both modern and classical instrument setups. This version features a distinctive gold fret (decorative ring) embedded around the head of the button, adding a luxurious visual accent that enhances the overall appearance of the instrument. Gold fret fittings are commonly used in premium violin accessories to provide both durability and an elevated aesthetic finish.

The precision-tapered shaft ensures a secure friction-fit installation into the instrument’s end block, allowing stable placement without affecting tonal resonance or balance. This makes it a reliable choice for professional instrument setups and restorations.

Each end button is carefully shaped and hand-polished to ensure smooth edges, accurate fitting, and long-lasting performance. Ideal for violinists, violists, luthiers, and repair professionals, the English Hill Model End Button with Gold Fret offers a perfect combination of functional reliability and elegant craftsmanship.

English Hill Model with Gold Fret Features:

  • Classic English Hill Model end button design
  • Decorative gold fret (ring detail) for premium appearance
  • Crafted from high-quality ebony wood for durability and strength
  • Secure anchoring point for tailpiece and tailgut
  • Precision tapered shaft for reliable friction-fit installation
  • Smooth hand-polished finish
  • Suitable for violin and viola instruments
Additional information

Additional information

Instrument Type

Bass Parts

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Cello Parts

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Violin/Viola Parts

Wood Type

Boxwood

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Ebony

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Rosewood

Size

1/16

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1/2

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1/4

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1/8

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3/4

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4/4

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Viola

Fitting

Black Saddle

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Gold Saddle

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White Saddle