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When I install a chinrest it will be just tight enough to be stable when in use, but not so tight that I cannot gently pull it off with my fingers without damaging the wood of the violin.
Over a period of time there will probably be superficial damage to the varnish, but that is repairable. However, distortion of the wood, which constitutes structural damage, possibly causing a gap to open up in the future between rib and top or bottom plate, is quite unacceptable.
I'd take the violin back to the dealer for their comments.
The marks on the back are normal? I mean are marks (varnish is darker) a common occurrence in violins? I know the bridge do leave marks.
The dealer is saying that this is could happen and is normal. But the comment from Trevor worries me a lot, there are obvious depression between the wood grain, something I haven’t seen in other cheaper violins when I removed the chinrest.
Others here are also stating there is not much to worry about.
I’m a bit confused, it is a pain to return it so I basically want to known if for sure there will not be consequences in the future.
Thanks all.
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