Huige Handmade English Violin 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
Product Information
Signed by Three Great Players:
A truly unique story that has created this one of a kind Violin. The maker attended a London concert, having recently finished the back plate of the Violin he thought it would be an interesting memento to ask the performers to sign it. Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas both performed and signed the back plate of the Violin during the intermission. Rachel Barton-Pine was also attending the concert and happily signed the Violin. All signatures are visible through the f-holes.
This violin boasts a powerful voice but also subtlety in playing comfort. It is varnished with oil varnish and a little measure of superb quality or artist's pigments (earth colours) mixed and mulled into the varnish. The instrument is based on Antonio Stradivari's 'Messiah' model from the PG mould. The back, neck and ribs are made of Bosnian flamed maple from the same tree. The spruce used for the top is of evenly grained timber. The varnish is a vivid orange-brown over a ground of deep yellow. The varnish layers are composed of water based grounds and finished off with a thin oil based varnish for protection and durability.
The back length is precisely 358 mm and the body stop (length from neck to the bridge) is 195 mm. The pegs turn very smoothly and the instrument also benefits from a kevlar tailgut holding the strings under tension.
Professional Set Up
Our instruments are professionally set up by our resident Bridge Street Luthier to give you the best sound quality available. This set up includes peg adjustment, finger board resurfacing, top nut adjustment, sound post and bridge fitting, adjustments for optimal string height and playing comfort.
Arrange a Viewing and Visit our Workshop
This Violin can be viewed by booking an appointment with us via our Contact page. Get in touch and we can talk through all of your needs and help you to find the perfect Violin.
Postage Options
This instrument can be sent out to you, anywhere in the UK, a postage charge is applied at the checkout, alternatively you can collect free of charge from our Workshop near Lincoln. International postage is available, please get in touch for an individual quote.
