Premium Intermediate 4/4 Violin, A faithful reproduction ofthe Guarnieri del Gesu c. 1743 "Cannone". This violin was made by one luthier from beginning to end from solid tone wood aged and air dried (not kiln) more than 12 years -- the craftsmanship in this instrument is exceptional. This violin is a truely stellar intermediate violin and would be a great transition (and a big step up) for someone playing a rental instrument or even a high end student model. Price is firm. I can only accept cash.

The solid spruce top is tightly grained and very beautiful; the maple back is well defined two piece narrow striation, horizontally flamed and continuing through the ribs. It is finished with a Red Italian oil varnish that gives the grain of the wood a soft satin luster and allows the wood to breathe. The fittings (tuning pegs, chin rest, tailpiece, and button) are ofstandard ebony with inlaid ornamentation.. It has been stored in a humidified case and is in "like new" condition.

It has been fitted with new Dominant strings (G through A) and a Pirastro Gold Series "Wondertone" loop end E string. It has also been set with Wittner Hill Style fine tuner on the E string which preserves the perfect 1/6 after the bridge string ratio on the E string for better tone. I would describe its tone as "balanced" with "very good projection and volume". It is also set with a French Aubert bridge. The construction of this violin is such that it will continue to develop an even more mature tone as it is played over the next few years.

The nut, bridge and sound post were recently adjusted by a local luthier that I trust. It is ready to play.

I am offering it with a student style case, backup strings, rosin, and a nice quality Brazilwood bow. You are welcome to come by and play it.

I also have several other high quality violins and bows that you may want to trial.

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