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Old Work Shop Tour
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Currently Featuring “Happy Jack”
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I wish to bring to
your attention the special and unique features that contributed to the superior
quality of this violin. This exceptional violin has the rare charm found only
on old Italian Cremona masterpieces. The model is patterned after the work of
Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesu.
Stylistically it reflects very closely del Gesu’s finest workmanship
and acoustically the exceptional tonal characteristics and carrying
power. The one-piece back has been
crafted of beautiful maple with the medium broad flame ascending from the
left. The sides are made of similar
figured maple. At first glance the
corners seem to be protruding, but they are normal in length and in perfect
harmony with the rest of the outline. The top plate is carved from the finest
straight grain spruce of medium width.
Its strong character extends evenly across the top. The f-holes,
masterfully cut, are placed in such a position as to compliment the design of
the top. The gorgeous reddish-orange
varnish, laid over a golden ground overcoat is strikingly rich and beautiful. The violin has been antiqued in order to
replicate the charm of an old Italian masterpiece. This instrument bears my label and has my seal – Cross and
Alpha & Omega symbols – fire stamped on the exterior of the rib near the
endpin. |
