Vintage French Violin c.1890
An excellent choice of Vintage Violin for advancing and orchestra players
Vintage French c.1890 made after an Stradivari pattern model
Historic pegbox-cheek repairs add intrigue and patina, they have been carried out professionally and are stable
Front is of medium wide, evenly grained spruce
Neck, ribs and one-piece back in Maple
Despiau Superieur bridge, optimally fitted and adjusted for sound
Robust tailpiece with 4 fine adjusters
Strings upgraded to Pirastro Tonica
The instrument gained its full potential and has a clear, strong and balanced sound
Full sized 4/4
Ebony fittings
Professionally set-up at Bridge Street Violins for the highest possible sound quality
Product Information
A lovely example of a violin from the French industrious age c.1890 The perfect antique instrument for a developing player or orchestral ensemble. With the new set-up the instrument gained its full potential of a clear and balanced sound.
This Violin shows signs of historic peg box repairs, these professional repairs highlight the age and quality of the instrument, they add intrigue and patina to this fine antique instrument.
Front is of fine width, evenly grained spruce, the neck, ribs and one-piece back are of maple. With the new set-up the instrument gained its full potential of a clear and balanced sound. Active string length (topnut to bridge) 330mm
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.
