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John Sipe Quality is the best choice Character Identity
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Every violinist whether amateur or concert status,
has conflicting opinions about tone quality and what constitutes it. Who and what elements define tone? Talk to makers, performers or dealers and
all have different, but vague answers.
But they all agree that the Italians set the standards by which all
others are measured. This makes the job of the
modern makers very difficult in trying to meet these standards, and not to
mention exceeding them. Over the
years, almost every conceivable test has been devised to test and determine
what the Italians masters did or used to create this magnificent tone
quality. Every aspect of the physical
components have been tested and re-tested with the most modern and
sophisticated equipment available in order to unlock this mystery. Be assured that all are correct. It is the right combination of wood,
varnish (its application) and what we cannot give - age. It is the meshing of all these elements
that create the overtones that result in instruments with superb tone
quality. It is also important to know that proper alignment of these overtones aid in the production of excellent intonation. The premier makers try to make every instrument that leaves the bench exude these qualities and not a hit-and-miss effort. There will always be minor nuances between every instrument that leaves a makers bench due to the characteristics of each individual piece of wood. But they all will signify the hands of the maker and will be consistent across the lot. Each of us would love to
own one of the old masterpieces, but with the rising cost and diminishing
avialibility, we are forced to seek out the best of the contemporary makers
who exhibit unmistakable individuality, but who still adhere to the
principles of the very best violin makers.
John Sipe has been making world class instruments for over 30 years.
These professional quality violins exhibit individuality as well as time
tested developed methods.
e-mail today for an appointment. The experience
will be rewarding!
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