A personal model violin made with a flair of the Guarneri Family, both Cremonese and Venetian styles to inspire.​

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The Italian spruce used for the top plate is of a very fine even grain, perfectly quartered, bookmatched, and has a glowing lively look in the light of the sun. Seasoning in my wood collection for over 20 years, it is light, stiff and super resonant.

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For the one piece back I chose an extraordinary wedge of beautifully flamed European maple. A piece I've had for over 20 years, lively, resonant, and of great tonal strength.

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The neck and scroll are carved from a single piece of gently figured 1/4 cut European maple. Fingerboard of finest ebony. Fine fittings from jacaranda wood, appointed with boxwood pips and collars.

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Set up for concert use, the sound of the violin is full and rich, with warm overtones. It easily projects and is well balanced across the register.

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The transparent golden amber varnish has hints of red, and shows a radiant depth over the gold yellow ground.

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Length of back = 35.9 cm

Upper bout = 17 cm

Center bout = 11.3 cm

Lower bout = 20.9 cm

Rib heights = 3.05-3.15 cm

String length = 32.8 cm

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Catalog #435

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