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Big difference between real carbon fiber composite tailpieces and so-called “carbon fiber” tailpieces

There’s a big difference between real carbon fiber composite tailpieces and so-called “carbon fiber” tailpieces, actually made of plastic. Tailpieces for stringed instruments made of carbon fiber are becoming increasingly popular among professional musicians and amateurs worldwide. They’ve had the opportunity to experience an amazing sound after installing innovative tailpieces made of high-quality carbon fiber[...]
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ConCarbo collaboration with great violin master Jan Bobak

I’m happy to collaborate with great violin master Jan Bobak and his son Grzegorz Bobak, Bobak Violino It’s great pleasure to see ConCarbo tailpieces installed on their cellos that are among best-sounding in Poland and known throughout the world. And I’m especially pleased to personal acquaintance with this wonderful family.
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Are carbon fiber tailpieces durable enough?

In this post, I’d like to pay attention to frequently asked question – are carbon fiber tailpieces durable enough. Real carbon fiber composite is very strong and resistant to cracking unlike wood. Many tailpieces in the market are called carbon tailpieces but they aren’t actually made of real carbon fiber layered composite. All ConCarbo tailpieces[...]
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Delighted to visit Cremona Musica 2023

I was delighted to visit Cremona Musica! And I’d like to express special gratitude for warm welcome and help to Jan Bobak , Grzegorz Bobak and Maciek Bobak . Bobak Violino are great violin makers family with 3 generations of violin makers. That was unforgettable, very kind and inspiring communication.
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About carbon fiber

A few words about carbon fiber, which I use for producing ConCarbo tailpieces for cello, viola and violin. Carbon fiber is a strong, lightweight, and stiff material that is made from thin, strong crystalline filaments of carbon. It is made by heating and stretching strands of carbon until they become long, thin fibers, which are[...]
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Two remarkable qualities of ConCarbo tailpieces.

Two remarkable qualities of ConCarbo tailpieces are light weight and high resonance conductivity. Lightweight tailpiece allows string before and after bridge to vibrate more freely. Combined with high resonance conductivity of carbon fiber composite, it minimizes sound loss in the tailpiece. As a result, the sound of the instrument becomes more powerful, louder, richer and[...]
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Weight adjustment set for cello tailpiece

Dear cellists, i am glad to present you new innovation for ConCarbo tailpieces, Weight adjustment system. Sometimes excess resonance can make the sound too bright. This system allows adding weight gradually to left and right part of tailpiece separately to decrease resonance on low or high strings and get desired tone balance “right on the[...]
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New 234 mm long ConCarbo tailpieces

Dear friends, I’m excited to release new 234 mm long ConCarbo tailpieces. Now you can purchase Classic style (French, Tulip, Hill) ConCarbo tailpieces in 2 standard sizes 234 mm (4/4) and 214 mm (3/4). Georg Schegolsky
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