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updated 17. 1. 2021 | published 17. 1. 2021

Summary

Updated and enhanced in every way. Smoother edges and sleeker lines than my previous , 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 shape, so if you want to use traditional chin rests or shoulder rests you can.

UPDATE: Added 2 version for larger bed printers that avoids a seam in the fngerboard. “Full” which fts 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 fgured I'd try to make it as light as possible. Figured the optional 3D printed screw on chin rest and pivoting 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 defnitely 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 fber 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 fber 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.

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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 fngerboard. “Full” which fts 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 fgured 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 defnitely 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 fber 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 fber 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. Print Settings

Rafts:

No

Supports:

Yes

Resolution:

0.2mm

Infll:

20%

Filament: Not available on Amazon PLA Atomic Filament Glow in the Dark and Starlight Gray

Notes:

Print everything with your layer lines and tension/pressure in mind for best results.

Resolution: 0.2mm Wall Thickness: 1.2mm (2mm for high concern areas) Infll: 20% (100% infll for the small shoulder rest hinge part) Filaments: https://atomicflament.com Post-Printing

General Parts & Materials

Carbon Fiber Tube - 8mm (outside diameter) x 370mm

Violin Pickup and Preamp - for under (easy to fnd on eBay or Amazon)

Guitar Tuners - 4pcs (2 left/2 right)

Violin Strings

Optional traditional Violin Bridge - will need sanding like all bridges to lower the action and set the curve, but also fattening out of the feet.

1/4"+ thick craft foam for the optional Shoulder Rest

Screws and Nuts

Screws: M4 x 25mm socket cap - 9pcs M4 x 15mm (or 16mm) socket cap - 2pcs M4 x 12mm socket cap - 2pcs M4 x 50mm - 3pcs (socket, philips or fat head) M4 x 40mm - 2pcs (socket, philips or fat head) M6 x 25mm - 2pc (for shoulder rest) M3 x 8mm - 4pcs (for tuning pegs) M2 x 10mm - 4pcs (Note: often provided with violin pickup)

Nuts: M4 - 18pcs M6 locking nuts? - 2pcs

M3 Brass Wood Screw Inserts for the tuners - (4pcs) Brass is soft and will break if it has much resistance in the plastic, so I recommend heating them with pliers before screwing them in. If you can't fnd these inserts, you can probably get away with flling the holes with epoxy and screwing the small wood screws into that. Sharing is Caring

Show some appreciation to the designers.

Please do consider "tipping the designer" to encourage me to keep designing and sharing these instruments with the world. It does take a lot of efort and buying me a virtual beer is greatly appreciated. If you prefer, the tip will go towards music lesson for my children. :-)

Otherwise, at least consider sharing your Makes on this post, with summaries or advice for everyone else on your settings and enhancement ideas, to help inspire and keep this great thing going. Whether you simply came up with a cool color, the perfect infll amount ...or fgured out some crazy electronics twist to it.

Like my other violins, the parts for this one are interchangeable with my other ones (The Mina, The Annelise and the JAx 5 & 6 String violins) to mix and match; and while the designs are straying, those connections still have their roots in Stepan Ignatovich's original ElViolin, which I think were masterful. All hail Stepan83!

F3 Model Files (.stl, .3mf, .obj, .amf) 3D DOWNLOAD ALL FILES

large_display_jax_waiste_right_52215.stl 450.8 KB F3 3D updated 16. 1. 2021 jax_neck_part2_supports_without_fngerboard.stl2.0 MB F3 3D updated 16. 1. 2021

jax_shoulder_rest_hinge_angled.stl 456.6 KB F3 3D updated 16. 1. 2021

jax_waiste_insert_template_right.stl 22.3 KB F3 3D updated 16. 1. 2021

jax_neck_part3.stl 2.1 MB F3 3D updated 16. 1. 2021

jax_lower_bout.stl 2.5 MB F3 3D updated 16. 1. 2021

jax_neck_part2.stl 1.9 MB F3 3D updated 16. 1. 2021

jax_upper_bout_dragon_scales.stl 1.7 MB F3 3D updated 16. 1. 2021

jax_neck_part3_with_compartments.stl 2.8 MB F3 3D updated 16. 1. 2021

jax_neck_part1_full_fngerboard_with_dragon.stl4.7 MB F3 3D updated 16. 1. 2021 jax_gear_inserts_left.stl 8.8 MB F3 3D updated 16. 1. 2021

bridge.stl 333.2 KB F3 3D updated 16. 1. 2021

jax_neck_part2_with_supports.stl 2.1 MB F3 3D updated 16. 1. 2021

jax_neck_part2_without_fngerboard.stl 1.9 MB F3 3D updated 16. 1. 2021

jax_neck_part1_full_fngerboard.stl 4.2 MB F3 3D updated 16. 1. 2021

jax_lower_bout_with_extra_mounting_holes.stl2.6 MB F3 3D updated 16. 1. 2021

jax_waiste_left.stl 746.9 KB F3 3D updated 16. 1. 2021

jax_left_dragon_inlay.stl 189.2 KB F3 3D updated 16. 1. 2021

jax_waiste_right.stl 738.1 KB F3 3D updated 16. 1. 2021 jax_waiste_insert_template_left.stl 24.5 KB F3 3D updated 16. 1. 2021

jax_upper_bout_blank.stl 1.2 MB F3 3D updated 16. 1. 2021

jax_chinrest.stl 4.4 MB F3 3D updated 16. 1. 2021

jax_shoulder_rest_mount.stl 1.5 MB F3 3D updated 16. 1. 2021

jax_neck_part1_with_dragon.stl 4.6 MB F3 3D updated 16. 1. 2021

jax_right_dragon_inlay.stl 187.4 KB F3 3D updated 16. 1. 2021

jax_gear_inserts_right.stl 7.1 MB F3 3D updated 16. 1. 2021

jax_shoulder_rest_hinge_right.stl 373.7 KB F3 3D updated 16. 1. 2021

jax_neck_part1_blank.stl 4.2 MB F3 3D updated 16. 1. 2021 jax_shoulder_rest.stl 2.1 MB F3 3D updated 16. 1. 2021

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