Stefano Trabucchi Violin, Cremona 2026

This violin was made by Stefano Trabucchi in Cremona, 2026.

Since 1992, Master Stefano Trabucchi has been perfecting his knowledge in handcrafting violins, violas and cellos, according to the traditional Italian school. Learn more about Stefano here.

This violin was made by Ada Quaranta and is modeled after the “Lord Wilton” Guarneri ‘del Gesu’ 1742.

After completing her training in Cremona, Ada specialized in high-level restoration with J. F. Schmitt in Lyon, Geigenbau Machold in Bremen, and subsequently with Roger G. Hargrave. In 2002, she opened her atelier in Italy and dedicated herself to the art of crafting modern and baroque instruments of the highest aesthetic and acoustic quality, which are now recognized and played by many leading musicians around the world. Ada’s instruments are the result of a union between the traditional methods of the finest Classical Italian violin makers—particularly those of Cremona and Brescia—and the most recent developments in acoustics, historical research, and new technologies. Ada’s instruments are regularly exhibited in major international cities including New York, London, Berlin, Paris, Brussels, and Cremona.

This violin was made by Francesco Toto in Cremona, 2004.

Francesco Toto strives to create unique instruments, letting his work be guided by a search for beauty and elegance, clean-cut lines that give each instrument a powerful voice all of its own.

This violin is labeled and by Ettore Mariani.

This violin is labeled and by Stefano Conia made in Cremona in 2014. It is accompanied by a certificate from the maker.

This violin was made by Stefano Conia in Cremona, 2015.

Stefano Conia (b. 1946) is a contemporary Hungarian-born violin maker and luthier based in Cremona, Italy, known for his high-quality handcrafted string instruments and award-winning craftsmanship. He is the son of Istvan Konya Senior and later Italianized his name to Stefano Conia as he established his career in Italy. Conia studied at the prestigious Cremona School of Violin Making, where he trained under renowned masters including Sgarabotto, Morassi, and Bissolotti, and later became a respected teacher at the same institution. Remaining active in Cremona, the historic center of violin making, Stefano Conia has earned international recognition and multiple awards for his violins, solidifying his reputation among modern luthiers, musicians, and collectors seeking fine contemporary instruments.

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This violin was made by Stefano Trabucchi in Cremona in 2024 and is modeled after Guarneri Del Gesu “Lord Wilton”.

This violin is labeled Virgilio Capellini, Cremona 1982.