The JAx Violin (Dragon) 3D Printer Model

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Summary

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.

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JAx_Chinrest.stl 4.4MB
JAx_Gear_Inserts_Left.stl 8.8MB
JAx_Gear_Inserts_Right.stl 7.1MB
JAx_Left_dragon_inlay.stl 189.2KB
JAx_Lower_Bout.stl 2.5MB
JAx_Lower_Bout_with_extra_mounting_holes.stl 2.6MB
JAx_Neck_part1_blank.stl 4.2MB
JAx_Neck_part1_Full_Fingerboard.stl 4.2MB
JAx_Neck_part1_Full_Fingerboard_with_dragon.stl 4.7MB
JAx_Neck_part1_Full_LONG_Fingerboard_blank.stl 4.2MB
JAx_Neck_part1_Full_LONG_Fingerboard_with_dragon.stl 4.7MB
JAx_Neck_part1_with_dragon.stl 4.6MB
JAx_Neck_part2.stl 1.9MB
JAx_Neck_part2_supports_without_FIngerboard.stl 2.0MB
JAx_Neck_part2_support_without_LONG_FIngerboard.stl 2.1MB
JAx_Neck_part2_without_FIngerboard.stl 1.9MB
JAx_Neck_part2_without_LONG_FIngerboard.stl 1.9MB
JAx_Neck_part2_with_supports.stl 2.1MB
JAx_Neck_part3.stl 2.1MB
JAx_Neck_part3_with_Compartments.stl 2.8MB
JAx_Right_dragon_inlay.stl 187.4KB
JAx_Shoulder_Rest.stl 2.1MB
JAx_Shoulder_Rest_Hinge_Angled.stl 456.6KB
JAx_Shoulder_Rest_Hinge_Right.stl 373.7KB
JAx_Shoulder_Rest_Mount.stl 1.5MB
JAx_Upper_Bout_blank.stl 1.2MB
JAx_Upper_Bout_dragon_scales.stl 1.7MB
JAx_Waiste_Insert_Template_Left.stl 24.5KB
JAx_Waiste_Insert_Template_Right.stl 22.3KB
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