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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. |
