Continuous hinge is a kind of wooden door hinges which are made to match the full height of the door. They can carry heavy doors and last longer than other hinges because continuous hinges run the full height of the door and the weight of the door is distributed along the full height of the frame which reduces stress on the hinges. They are also used in the construction of these musical instruments and they have other applications in cabinet doors, fold-down work benches or desks and storage boxes as well.