French Model Hollowed

The French Model Hollowed End Button is a lightweight and durable fitting designed for violin and viola. It securely anchors the tailpiece while maintaining proper string tension and stability. Crafted from premium ebony, it offers excellent strength and long-lasting performance. The hollowed design reduces weight, helping preserve natural resonance and responsiveness. Its classic French style complements traditional instrument fittings beautifully. Ideal for musicians, luthiers, and repair professionals.

Description

Description

French Model Hollowed End Button for Violin & Viola – Lightweight Design with Classic Ebony Craftsmanship

The French Model Hollowed End Button by Roy Art & Craft is a precision-crafted violin and viola fitting designed to provide secure tailpiece anchoring while offering a lightweight and refined structural design. Installed at the base of the instrument, the end button functions as the anchor point for the tailgut and tailpiece, ensuring proper string tension, stability, and consistent performance.

Crafted from premium ebony wood, this end button delivers excellent durability, strength, and resistance to wear. Ebony is widely preferred in violin fittings due to its hardness and ability to withstand continuous string tension while maintaining a smooth, polished finish.

The French Model design features a clean and elegant profile that blends seamlessly with both traditional and modern violin setups. What sets this model apart is its hollowed internal construction, which reduces overall weight while maintaining structural integrity. Lightweight fittings can help preserve the instrument’s natural resonance and responsiveness by minimizing excess mass on the lower bout.

The carefully engineered tapered shaft ensures a secure friction-fit installation into the instrument’s end block, allowing stable placement without affecting tonal balance. The hollowed design also makes it easier for luthiers to inspect or adjust internal components during setup when needed.

Each end button is carefully shaped and hand-polished to ensure smooth edges, precise fitting, and long-lasting performance. Ideal for violinists, violists, luthiers, and instrument repair professionals, the French Model Hollowed End Button offers a perfect balance of functional reliability, lightweight performance, and classic craftsmanship.

French Model Hollowed Features:

  • Classic French Model end button design
  • Hollowed construction for reduced weight and improved balance
  • Crafted from premium 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 for elegant appearance
  • 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