Vintage James Strawford Violin, Grimsby, 1992
We are delighted to showcase - and offer here for sale - one of Lincolnshire’s violin makers. James Strawford of Grimsby might have been a bit of a local trade secret, but the sound of this instrument definitely should not be! It is a unique chance for advanced students, young professionals, orchestral players and soloists to own a fantastic sounding violin which is very responsive.
Recommended up to and beyond grade 8
Instrument only
Handmade and carved of delicately speckled bird’s eye maple & fine grained spruce body producing a rounded, balanced and resonating tone
Ebony fittings
Professionally serviced at Bridge Street Violins for the highest possible sound quality
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Product Information
A unique instrument choice for the advanced students, young professionals, orchestral players and soloists recommended up to and beyond grade 8.
Professional Set Up
The instrument is professionally serviced by our resident Bridge Street Luthier to give you the best sound quality available. This set up may include peg adjustment, finger board resurfacing, top nut adjustment, sound post and bridge fitting, adjustments for optimal string height and playing comfort.
How long will it take to arrive?
If the Violin is in stock, we will prepare it for you and usually dispatch on the next working day. If the Violin is not in stock we will let you know and special order it for you, this Violin will be prepared especially for you. To allow us time to set the violin up for optimal sound and comfort, these instruments have a 1-2 week lead time from point of order.
Postage Options
Once we have the best possible sound, the 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 Free of charge. International postage is available, please get in touch for an individual quote.
