The JAx Violin (Dragon)

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Updated and enhanced in every way. Smoother edges and sleeker lines than my previous violins, but everything is still backwards compatible. I think you're going to love every angle of this one. As always, the shape follows the traditional Stradivarius shape, so if you want to use traditional chin rests or shoulder rests you can. UPDATE: Added 2 Fingerboard version for larger bed printers that avoids a seam in the fingerboard. “Full” which fits PRUSA and LONG which is the original length but needs an even bigger bed than a PRUSA. This is not a critical option in the end; but a number of people have requested the option so I've been trying to get it designed and tested. I like the result. Thank you to Autotilt for the inspiration. Now Available completely assembled on Etsy as well, due to popular demand: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687390452/the-jax-dragon-violin Tip your designers, tip your waiters, but hug your mom and dad. Since I was designing another one of these violins, I figured I'd try to make it as light as possible. Figured the optional 3D printed screw on chin rest and pivoting shoulder rest would allow the Lower Bout to not need as much heft. Plus less things to buy. After assembling it, I'm happy to report that it is definitely possible to get it close to as light as a traditional acoustic or a well manufactured electric violin. Instead of a 370mm long 8mm threaded rod for the neck (truss rod), I went with an 8mm carbon fiber tube to see how light it can possibly go and still be solid. The tube I used has a 6mm Inner Diameter (so only 1mm thick walls), but if it ends up not being strong enough there are ones available with 4mm ID or even solid carbon fiber rods to choose from. So far, this seems to work pretty well. For the adjustable shoulder rest, I recommend getting some 1/4" craft foam (or thicker) to glue onto the piece that rests on your shoulder and then cut around the edges. If you're looking for a nice way to display them, check out my Electric Violin Wall Hanger: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2575603 Oh and the parts are interchangeable with my other violins. The JAx 5 & 6 String Violins: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2922325 The Mina Violin: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2122773 The Annelise Violin: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2285829 I appreciate all the feedback on my other designs and I really look forward to seeing what you do with this one my friends.