I have to decide about which bridge I want for my cello (an intermediary student cello by Stringworks - Artist Cello, made of solid traditional woods in a Chinese workshop, not in a factory, but it is not a cello by a luthier either). I suppose it is durable and resistant (time will say).
I know that the Belgium bridge makes the higher notes of the cello on D and A string brighter, with better projection -- but, since it has higher legs than the French bridge, it seems to create more pressure over the strings, thereby making them sound louder. My problem is: I have a new set of D'Addario Helicore (C + G) and Jargar (D + A) MEDIUM strings for this cello. My question is: Is it ok to have a Belgian bridge coupled with MEDIUM pressure strings like these ones? Or is more advisable to go with a French one, that exerts less pressure on the strings? I have to consider durability of the strings and quality of sound.
(If there is something wrong about what I am saying, please feel free to correct me).
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