Description: AUTHORIZED DEALER FIRST OFF, THIS IS THE FINEST STV1500 WITH A ONE-PIECE BACK THAT WE HAVE EVER OFFERED. THE PHOTOS DO NOT DO IT JUSTICE! THIS AMAZING VIOLIN WILL NOT DISAPPOINT. This beautiful violin was made entirely of aged quality Italian spruce and Bosnian maple in the old Italian style. This amazing violin has a rare and highly desirable one piece back. I dare you to find a prettier one! This new violin was made in 2022 in the California workshop of Scott Cao at Morgan Hill by award-winning master maker, Shi Liao, and is part of their highly desirable line of handmade instruments. This beautiful violin is a model, STV1500 (copy of Stradivari’s “Cremonese” violin of 1715). Masterfully hand varnished in an antique style. As you can see from the photos, the antiquing has been meticulously and expertly done! The fingerboard is made of highest quality Indian ebony. The pegs, endpin and tailpiece are all beautiful boxwood which is stunning. The strings are German Thomastic Dominants. The setup has been expertly done to ensure ease of playability and a great tone. The bridge is French. The tone is incredible! It is evenly balanced across all strings and has focus, color and depth. Additionally, this violin is very open across all strings and has excellent power and projection. This violin will provide a lifetime of enjoyment for an advanced to professional player. I have done my best to provide an accurate description and assessment of this violin and it’s tone. This beautiful violin meets my very, very, high standards in terms of its high level of workmanship and tone. This sale is a final sale and there are no returns, no exchanges and no refunds so be sure to ask questions before you bid. There is no bow or case. This beautiful violin will be sent fully insured, well packed and with the bridge down for protection during shipment. The sound post may become dislodged during shipment. If this happens, you will have to get it reset prior to tightening the strings. As always, you will receive 100% the same exact authentic violin from the California workshop of Scott Cao as shown in the photos. We have sold hundreds of violins to hundreds of satisfied collectors, dealers, players & soloists from around the world. Buy with confidence. This master violin has no cracks, no repairs, and no damage. Certificate from the maker is included. INSTRUMENT MEASUREMENTS BODY LENGTH: 356 UPPER BOUT WIDTH: 166 CENTER BOUT WIDTH: 111 LOWER BOUT WIDTH: 205 UPPER RIB HEIGHT: 30 CENTER RIB HEIGHT: 30 LOWER RIB HEIGHT: 31 You will not be disappointed. AUTHORIZED DEALER
Price: 6600 USD
Location: Avalon, California
End Time: 2024-10-09T03:04:20.000Z
Shipping Cost: 85 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Number of Strings: 4
Size: Full Size (4/4)
Color: See Photos
Year Manufactured: 2022
MPN: STV1500
Bundle Listing: No
Vintage: No
Brand: Scott Cao
Type: Acoustic
Body Material: Finest Aged Bosnian Maple & Italian Spruce
Year Made: 2022
Model: ‘The Cremonese’ Stradivari of 1715
Instrument: Violin
Height: N/A
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Experience Level: Advanced to Professional
Finish: Varnish
Handmade: Yes