Violin Opus 36 Giuseppe “del Gesu” Guarneri’s “Il Cannone” was Paganini’s preferred violin for decades and is one of the world’s most famous instruments. Its general outline and arching inspired my Violin Opus 36. This violin has a powerful presence characterized by rich overtones on the low end and a sparkling high end. The headroom …
Smooth – Opus 31 Strad Model Violin Comments garnered about this violin from experienced players: “exceptionally smooth and easy to play”; “great ensemble instrument”; “not too bright, not too dark”. Yes, this violin is a blender — not for smoothies, but definitely smooth. The players that have tried it agree: it’s made to fit well …
I am very excited and pleased to introduce this new instrument, which may be my finest-sounding violin to date. It is patterned after the “del Gesu” Guarneri 1743 “Il Cannone,” and it is remarkable. Play a simple scale and its clarity, depth, and power are definitively revealed. Although it has yet to be played in …