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Our fine instruments are hand chosen by our staff of professional musicians. Each instrument goes through a 12-point evaluation and set up to optimize for playability and tone color.

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Chardon Père & Fils Violin, Paris 1906

available

Country	France
City	Paris
Year	1906
Body Length	358mm
Upper Bout	170mm
Middle Bout	115mm
Lower Bout	210mm

This violin is made by Chardon Père & Fils in Paris, 1906. It is accompanied by a Depierre certificate.

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Gaspare Piattellini Violin, Florence 1780

available

Country	Italy
City	Florence
Year	1780
Body Length	352mm
Upper Bout	159mm
Middle Bout	108mm
Lower Bout	196mm

This is an unlabeled violin made by the Italian maker Gaspare Piattellini in Florence, 1780. It is accompanied by a Blot certificate of authenticity.

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Michael Weller Violin, 1980

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Country	United States
City	Washington, DC
Year	1980
Body Length	356mm
Upper Bout	168mm
Middle Bout	116mm
Lower Bout	209mm

This violin is labeled Michael Weller, 1980. Michael Weller was born in the Netherlands and trained in violin making at the Mittenwald School in Germany, graduating in 1971. Upon graduation, he moved to the United States to work for Hans…

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Jules Gaillard Violin, Mirecourt 1867

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Country	France
City	Mirecourt
Year	1867
Body Length	359mm
Upper Bout	166mm
Middle Bout	111mm
Lower Bout	202mm

This violin is labeled and by Jules Gaillard, Mirecourt 1867. Mirecourt maker, and son of Louis Gaillard, Jules’ instruments are sought after for their power and depth. He also trained and collaborated with Paul Bailly. This instrument, accompanied by a…

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Bruno Barbieri Violin, Mantova 1973

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Country	United States
City	Mantua
Year	1973
Body Length	356mm
Upper Bout	168mm
Middle Bout	114mm
Lower Bout	206mm

This violin is labeled Bruno Barbieri, Mantova 1973. At the beginning of his career, Barbieri was influenced by his Italian contemporaries in the mid-1900s and grew to develop his own models. This example boasts a golden varnish with a single…

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Daniel Arlig Minneapolis 2018 Violin Top

Daniel Arlig Violin, Minneapolis 2018

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Country	United States
City	Minneapolis
Year	2018
Body Length	354mm
Upper Bout	169mm
Middle Bout	114mm
Lower Bout	208mm

This violin is labeled Daniel Arlig, Minneapolis 2018. Daniel Arlig was born in Springfield, Missouri and studied double bass performance at the New England Conservatory before entering Minnesota State College to study string instrument repair. After graduating with honors, he…

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