Does the Belgian bridge creat more pressure on the cello strings than the French one?

    
Does the Belgian bridge creat more pressure on the cello strings than the French one?    16:26 on Tuesday, June 17, 2008          

Auldon
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Posted by Auldon

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).

I really appreciate your opinion/experience.

Auldon



   




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