ed. Each wire, with a The diaphragm is held in position between two india diameter of .032 inch, can support a weight of 190 rubber cushions by means of a specially designed hold- the maker of violins showed his skill by the manner in pounds. which he made his sounding box. The body required er… … the same lines as before, and is suspended 7 feet below The body or main support of the instrument is in no struction of violins the great Cremona makers have for the balloon. It is quite small, and measures but 29 long held first place. way employed for sound purposes; it simply holds the feet…
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