Label unclear - 4/4 - - Violino

Craftsmanship Details:

Kind of Wood:

• Top (Soundboard): Spruce, evident from the fine, straight grain.
• Back, Sides, and Neck: Maple, recognizable by the flame pattern on the back.
• Fingerboard and Tailpiece: Ebony, noted for its dense, dark color.

Wood Quality:

• Top: High-quality spruce with a consistent grain, essential for sound projection.
• Back and Sides: High-quality maple with visible flames, indicating a choice selection.

Varnish:

• The varnish is a rich, reddish-brown color, typical of many classical violins. It appears well-applied and maintained, enhancing the wood’s natural beauty.

Purfling:

• The purfling is hand-inlaid, visible as a black and white decorative line near the edges. It’s precise and consistent, indicating skilled craftsmanship.

F-Holes:

• The f-holes are traditionally shaped, with clean and smooth edges, suggesting careful cutting and finishing.

Fingerboard and Tailpiece:

• Both are made from ebony, a durable and dense wood favored for these components due to its resistance to wear and smooth playing surface.

Bridge:

• The bridge appears properly carved and fitted, crucial for optimal string vibration transfer to the body of the violin.

Strings and Setup:

• The violin is strung with modern synthetic or metal-core strings, indicated by the multi-colored string ends.
• The setup includes fine tuners on at least one string, typically the E string, for precise tuning adjustments.

Scroll:

• The scroll is well-carved, displaying smooth, symmetrical spirals, a hallmark of traditional violin-making.

Label Inside the Instrument:

• The label inside is partially visible, providing the maker’s name and possibly the date and location of manufacture. The handwriting or print is a common practice in violin labels.

Damage:

• No visible damage. The instrument appears well-maintained.

Length of the body: 36 cm
Width of the upper bout: 16 cm
Width of the middle bout: 11 cm
Width of the lower bout: 20 cm
Rib height: approximately 3 cm
String length: approximately 33 cm
Total length (including the neck and scroll): 60 cm


Packaging and Shipping:
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We understand the importance of a seamless process, and our team is dedicated to making your acquisition a worry-free experience.


Warranty:
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