Huige English Violin Handmade c.2013
An excellent choice of Violin for advanced and orchestral players
The back, neck and ribs are made of Bosnian flamed maple, all from the same tree
The spruce used for the top is of evenly grained timber, sourced from the Alps
The instrument is based on Antonio Stradivari's 'Messiah' model from the PG mould
Signed and labelled by the maker, Laurentius Huige c.2013
Signed on the inside by Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Rachel Barton-Pine
Full Sized 4/4
Ebony fittings
The strings are of Pirastro's Evah Pirazzi for strong projection
Professionally set-up at Bridge Street Violins for the highest possible sound quality
Includes makers certificate of authenticity and valuation for insurance purposes
The varnish is a luscious amber-brown with red undertones over a ground of deep yellow. The varnish layers are composed of water based grounds over a spirit based colour layer and finished off with an oil based top layer for protection and durability.
This violin was played in the 'Scratch Messiah' from G. F. Händel in Vlissingen, the Netherlands and it has toured through Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein and Switzerland afterwards. And now it has returned to the UK looking for a forever home.
