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: Moving it toward the fingerboard generally increases these qualities.

: It supports the massive downward pressure (often several kilograms) from the strings and bridge. : Moving it toward the fingerboard generally increases

Watch how a professional luthier carefully fits and adjusts a sound post to unlock an instrument's best tone: : Moving it toward the fingerboard generally increases

Moving the post even a fraction of a millimeter (as little as 0.25 mm) can drastically change an instrument's tone: : Moving it toward the fingerboard generally increases

A specialist in professional live sound, lighting, and church audio installations. 🎻 Adjusting the Sound Post

: Shifting it toward the middle of the instrument increases lower frequencies, while moving it outward increases brightness.

: Moving it toward the tailpiece adds richness but may decrease loudness.