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18th Century English Baroque Violin (Video Demo)
Estimated price for orientation: 1 000 $
Category: Violins
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition
This is quite an early instrument thought to be made in rural England around the Late Baroque. When it was restored to playing condition no marks or labels were found on the inside of the instrument so the maker is unknown. The violin has its original maple saddle and fruitwood end pin. The neck has a baroque profile but is not set straight, being angled at around 5 or 6 degrees. The peg box is closer to viola proportions and is fitted with new pegs. The top is quite low arched with a wide flamed grain. Length of back is 360 mm. Set up with a baroque style maple fingerboard, maple tailpiece and medium tension gut strings (Pirastro Chordas on the top and Eudoxas on the bottom), it produces a very good tone which I hope comes across in my slightly pedantic playing of Purcell in my YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdPe1irj8oo I'm sure the tone could be further developed with low tension Passione or Oliv strings. The price includes UK shipping in a basic case. The instrument can be tried out and returned if you decide that it's not for you (see my returns policy). I have a baroque bow for sale under a separate listing that may also be of interest.
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| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition |
This is quite an early instrument thought to be made in rural England around the Late Baroque. When it was restored to playing condition no marks or labels were found on the inside of the instrument so the maker is unknown. The violin has its original maple saddle and fruitwood end pin. The neck has a baroque profile but is not set straight, being angled at around 5 or 6 degrees. The peg box is closer to viola proportions and is fitted with new pegs. The top is quite low arched with a wide flamed grain. Length of back is 360 mm. Set up with a baroque style maple fingerboard, maple tailpiece and medium tension gut strings (Pirastro Chordas on the top and Eudoxas on the bottom), it produces a very good tone which I hope comes across in my slightly pedantic playing of Purcell in my YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdPe1irj8oo I'm sure the tone could be further developed with low tension Passione or Oliv strings. The price includes UK shipping in a basic case. The instrument can be tried out and returned if you decide that it's not for you (see my returns policy). I have a baroque bow for sale under a separate listing that may also be of interest.