This instrument has been set to violin standards for the bridge, however it appears to be more of a 'folk', Old Tyme (or Old Time) bluegrass style fiddle. Some workmanship on the violin appears to have the hand of an amateur maker, yet some of the craftsmanship resembles German precision. This violin is truly a mystery. Please see the demo below for more clues, information, and sound sample. Stunning single piece back with tons of arching and flame.
The sticker on the case if from an Idaho National Contest, dating to the 80's as confirmed by event staff.
Sound sample on YouTube, click here.
Every Millimeter matters, and is crucial on a violin. One millimeter difference on the bridge height, or string height, makes the difference between an effortless playing violin, or one that's difficult and hard to play.
It's the Formula One (F1) sports car of instruments. They are hand built and therefore unique, each requires a great deal of attention and precision for the player. That's why violins purchased from mass markets like Amazon are frowned upon, they typically don't get the attention and fine details right that ensure a violin is at its peak for the player. It takes a skilled craftsman or luthier to ensure everything is correct from the tail piece, to the sound post, to the bridge, string height, and pegs just to name a few of the hundreds of variables that come together to make a great sounding violin.
Each violin sold here has been reviewed to ensure the violin is performance ready, and set up properly for the player.
