Violin construction and mechanics four open strings, usually tuned to G, D, A, and E. The strings run from a tailpiece attached to the base, across a wooden bridge, continue towards the neck of the instrument running parallel to the fingerboard, and connect to the pegbox located at the very top of the violin. They are wound around four tuning pegs that are mounted sideways through holes in the pegbox. The bridge helps to hold the strings in place, while the pegs maintain the tension necessary to produce vibration. Strings were first made of sheep's intestines (called "catgut"), stretched, dried and twisted. Contrary to
James Stout (rackets) squash doubles on the Squash Doubles Association tour in 2012, and won the Graham Cup with his partner Greg McArthur and the William White tournament during the 2012-2013 season. James Stout (rackets) James Stout, born August 16, 1984, is a world-ranked professional squash, rackets and real tennis player from Bermuda. Stout has been the World Champion of Rackets since 2008, and is also ranked within the top ten in the world in Real Tennis and Squash Doubles. He previously played professional squash on the Professional Squash Association (PSA) world tour, achieving a career high ranking of world #116 in 2004.