Purfling definitions and example sentences on Wordnik

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The sound-hole loses the pointed form so much associated with Guarneri: the purfling is embedded, the edges heavy, the corners somewhat grotesque, the scroll has a mixture of vigour, comicality, and majesty, which may force a smile and then a frown from the connoisseur.

—The Violin Its Famous Makers and Their Imitators

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An ornamental border, generally composed of ebony and maple or sycamore, inlaid in the edges of violins and similar instruments.

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I can fill the cracks (there are a few) with spruce splints and reglue the soundboard, but because of shrinkage in the wood, the purfling will not line up again properly. — Mandolin Cafe News
So we decided on a full repair of those cracks, sealing the instrument against woodworm (!), replacing the purfling / binding missing pieces, a new bridge, fret dressing, and a nice French polish to finish it off. — Mandolin Cafe News
Just in the photo on the right is a repaired crack and the little bit where the purfling doesn't quite line up. — Mandolin Cafe News
The way he repaired the cracks, filled in the binding, and lined up that gorgeous purfling line ... wow. — Mandolin Cafe News
I love the binding / purfling and the rosette - very unique. — Mandolin Cafe News