Retail of $18,000, only asking $3,500 because of repairs to the top which are solid and stable and do not pose any problems for the violins but devalue the violin. The violin has a warm, sweet, open sound that is really lovely to play. Have many other fine violins and bows and violas all at wholesale prices. I have been supplying violin shops around the country for many years with violins. You can also buy them direct for me.