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Barry Dudley · Member Joined: 01 Jan 2008 Posts: 64 Location: Monroe, GA

I have been using Despiau bridge blanks for my 5-string model because the are harder than the Aubert IMO.
I was wondering how the Milo Stamm compare to the Despiau? Also what is the difference between the "A" & "B" models of the Stamm?

violinarius · Member Joined: 14 Dec 2007 Posts: 171

This page has pics of the bridges.

http://violins.ca/supplies/bridges/bridges_milo_stamm.html

The feet look different to me from the A to the B , and the arch between the feet are different, with A being flat, while B is more rounded.

Leif Luscombe · Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 2:59 pm Post subject:

Subjectively, the hardness of the wood used in the bridges, from softest to hardest would be:

Aubert > Despiau > Milo Stamm

Despiau is my long time favorite bridge, now, however, I am experimenting with the Milo Stamm, their wood is really hard and of superb quality and consistency.
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Michael Darnton · Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 6:09 pm Post subject:

I've completely switched to Milo Stamm blanks.

Barry Dudley · Member Joined: 01 Jan 2008 Posts: 64 Location: Monroe, GA

I ordered some from Leif to give them a try. They should be hear in a few days. Michael which model do you use? Is the difference just the "cut"?

MANFIO · Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 5:33 pm Post subject:

Hi Michael! Where do you buy them?
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Jack H. · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 3:58 am Post subject:

I have seen a decline in the quality of the Aubert bridges, even the De Luxe. I have recently used a few Despiau bridges adn was impressed with the quality.
I use them more and more on mid grade instruments as I do not want my NOS stock of Auberts to run out.
I have never tried the Milo Stamm ones, I am even embarassed to admit I have never heard the name before. Guess I have to get out from under my rock a bit more frequently.
thansk for the heads up on a fine sounding new product

Barry Dudley · Member Joined: 01 Jan 2008 Posts: 64 Location: Monroe, GA

I received my Stamm bridges that I ordered form Luscombe Violins and I have to say I am impressed with the apparent quality. I have not cut one yet but they sure are "pretty"... The quality of the wood appears to be excellent.

violinarius · Member Joined: 14 Dec 2007 Posts: 171

Barry can you tell us what type of Milo bridge you went with?
I need to buy a bridge for my first violin and don't want to mess up.
Should I get more than one?

Jack H. · Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 3:17 pm Post subject:

violinbridges · Junior Member Joined: 10 Jan 2008 Posts: 10

did it only take 10 to cut a decent one??

Smile

gerard

www.violinbridges.co.uk

Jack H. · Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 8:42 am Post subject:

Barry Dudley · Member Joined: 01 Jan 2008 Posts: 64 Location: Monroe, GA

I ordered the "K" model. According to Leif, the "K" is a standard model.

I agree with Jack order several if for no other reason to save on shipping.

One thing I did notice is that they are slightly narrower at the top than a Despiau. On a 4-string this doesn't really matter but I am making mostly 5-string violins so it is a little more critical for me.