The carrying case: only 15“ x 9” x 3“ in size!
The parts are well-protected by lots of foam padding
Body and neck out of the case ready for assembly (less than 5 minutes)
Back of the instrument showing latching mechanisms and folded shoulder rest adaptor
The tension latch...see following photos
Step 1 of connecting the shoulder rest adaptor
Plugging in the shoulder rest adaptor (these attachments REALLY hold!)
Ready to release the tension latch
Tension latch released
Beginning to attach the neck and put the bridge into place (NOTE: Blue wrapping is still on the strings...keeps them in place at the nut end)
Neck attached and latched and bridge in place
Push down the string tension latch
The string tension latch is now latched (the special skinny cable can pull several hundred pounds...far more tension than violin strings)
Voila! Ready to play
The instrument will be in tune within a half step of its previous tuning, requiring only fine tuning
Beginning disassembly
Don't forget the velcro wrap before taking the instrument apart!
Unlatching the neck
De-tensioning the strings
Back to where you started
Back in the case
Case closed!
