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This particular violin is an example of Whedbee’s excellent craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back is two piece quarter-cut maple, with beautiful narrow flame that angles slightly downward from the center joint. The narrow vertical grain of the two piece spruce top is uniquely prominent, and showcases the craftsmanship of the instrument. This is also evident in the finely carved f-holes and the tasteful orange-brown varnish that highlights the quality wood chosen for the instrument. There is some tasteful shading as well as some patina added to the surface, an indication of Whedbee’s intensive study of his craft.This knowledge is also evident in the instrument’s sound. It is very comfortable to play, with atone that is easily adaptable. While being pleasantly radiant under the ear, it also displays a lovely resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label reads “William Whedbee IN, Chicago 1988” with a second smaller label simply bearing the number “309”. 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Using traditional tools, his hands-on approach yields genuine character and artistry, and avoids the excessive use of machine tools, which sacrifice individuality for expediency. Jeff takes as much time as needed to fully realize the potential in each select piece of wood. He makes his own varnish from traditional compounds and carefully applies it by brush. In the final phase of set-up, Jeff draws upon years of shop experience to render the instrument responsive and easy to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I feel privileged to have found my life's work in violin making. With inspiration drawn from Brescian, Cremonese and Venetian makers of the past, I strive to bring something personal and unique to each instrument. 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His study of the violin is all-encompassing, ranging from performance to the physics of sound. With this research, he has developed a constructive violin theory, inspired by old manuscripts as well as modern theories on how to achieve the highest quality of sound. After devoting himself fully to the making of string instruments, he studied at the Antonio Stradivari International School in Cremona, where he continues to teach. His extensive study is beautifully displayed in this fine violin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back of this violin is formed from two pieces of quarter-cut maple, marked by a medium-narrow flame which slants slightly downward from the center joint. The wood on the ribs and scroll is similar to that of the back. The grain of the two-piece spruce top is straight, narrow, and even. The instrument is covered with a warm, medium brown varnish, over a pale brown ground. Di Matteo’s knowledge of his craft is evident in the elegant carving of the F-holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily playable and adaptable, the violin has a sound that is clear, warm, and responsive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt bears a printed label that reads Alessandro di Matteo, fece Cremona , Anno 2009 as well as the maker’s signature. The violin is in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 35.4cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpper Bouts: 16.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiddle Bouts: 11.3cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower Bouts: 20.6cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eV:4\u003cbr\u003eB:3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6NMSCmatSFM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Italian","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":50816078086417,"sku":"VN#6036","price":14000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/1149\/8769\/files\/metzler-violin-adimatteo-vn6063-front.jpg?v=1734474978"},{"product_id":"raphael-le-cointe-4-4-violin-cremona-italy-2003","title":"Raphael Le Cointe 4\/4 violin, Cremona Italy, 2003","description":"\u003cp\u003eContemporary Cremonese violin by Raphael Le Cointe, 2003\u003cbr\u003eEven, full, clear\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaphael Le Cointe was born in Lorient, France in 1973. In 1994 he graduated from the MilanMunicipal School of Lutherie and continued on to apprentice in Paris as well as New York. From1998 to 2005 he worked at the shop of Mathijs A. Heyligers in Cremona.In 2005 he opened his own workshop, where he builds and restores fine instruments. Le Cointe established his own workshop in 2005 where he mainly makes new instruments, inspired by the great Cremonese School of the classical period.\u003cbr\u003eThe violin features a rich coat of orange brown varnish which also lends it a lovely modern aesthetic. The back is crafted from two pieces of medium-narrow flamed maple, slanting upward from the center joint. The beautiful figuring of the wood can be seen from the ribs all the way to the elegantly crafted scroll. Study of the Cremonese masters is evident in the finely detailed execution of the sound holes.\u003cbr\u003eThe clear and full sound of this outstanding contemporary Italian is fully open to nuance and its even tone sings across all registers.\u003cbr\u003eThe printed interior label reads: Raphael Le Cointe, Cremona anno 2003, per Heyligers ViolinHouse. The Heyligers Violin House, founded by Master Luthier Mathijs A. Heyligers after he moved to Cremona in 1975. The Heyligers Master Violins, Violas and Cellos are made following the classical Cremona tradition and are very well renowned.\u003cbr\u003eThe violin is in excellent condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003eLength: 35.5cm\u003cbr\u003eUpper Bouts: 16.8cm\u003cbr\u003eMiddle Bouts: 11.3cm\u003cbr\u003eLower Bouts: 20.9cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5uEXon39yno\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Italian","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":50816087392529,"sku":"VN#5596","price":14000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/1149\/8769\/files\/25250.png?v=1734475231"},{"product_id":"anna-tartari-4-4-violin-cremona-italy-2003","title":"Anna Tartari 4\/4 violin, Cremona Italy 2003","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnna Tartari Cremona 2003\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eColorful, bright, clear\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnna Tartari trained at the Cremona International Violin Making School under the guidance of masters V. Bissolotti and G. Scolari, where she received her diploma in 1985. Over the years her instruments have been recognized internationally, winning several medals in International Violinmaking Competitions. In her workshop in Cremona, Anna makes violins and violas inspired by classic Cremonese and Italian school of violin making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis violin is a clear mark of Tartari’s influences and knowledge of the craft. The back is two pieces of quarter-cut maple with beautiful medium-narrow flame that slants slightly down from the center joint. The ribs and scroll match the back and is coated with a lovely orange brown varnish while the top is more antiqued and has been darkened to accentuate the prominent narrow grain of the spruce. The violin is heavily antiqued and shaded, revealing a pale golden ground. The scroll has some black outlining, and Tartari’s craftsmanship shines through the elegant carving of the F-holes.\u003cbr\u003eThe violin has a sound that is full of overtones. The tone is colorful, vibrant, and clear.\u003cbr\u003eThe original interior label reads: Anna Tartari fece in Cremona 2003.\u003cbr\u003eThe violin is in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 35.7cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpper Bouts: 16.9cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiddle Bouts: 11.2cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower Bouts: 20.8cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CH-jWrYx8Mk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWIN, Women in L\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eutherie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Italian","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":50816093290769,"sku":"VN#5613","price":15000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/1149\/8769\/files\/metzler-violin-anna-tartari-vn5613-front.jpg?v=1734475450"},{"product_id":"wolfgang-schiele-4-4-violin-anno-2000-munich-germa","title":"Wolfgang Schiele 4\/4 violin anno 2000 Munich Germany | Metzler Violins","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWolfgang Schiele 2000 Munich\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClear, even, powerful\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWolfgang Schiele acquired valuable and varied experience over many years and around the world. His journeys brought him to internationally esteemed workshops: from Bodart et Dariel in Besançon, France, to Jerôme Dariel's workshop in Paris, he made his way to P. \u0026amp; W. Moes in New York. He later managed the workshop of the highly influential Peter Biddulph in London for two years. From 1990 onward, he opened his own studio in Munich. Schiele has made a name for himself through his research about the influence the Golden Ratio has had on the classical geometry of the violin. The historic and long-forgotten principles of the \"divine proportions\" are the foundation of his work, making instruments with distinctive personalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchiele makes his instruments in the 17th century Cremonese tradition. The back is one piece of quarter-cut maple with lovely medium-narrow flame that slants upward from left to right. The scroll is impressively carved - the wood of the ribs and scroll match the back. The instrument is covered in a brown varnish with reddish undertones, shaded appropriately to reveal a pale ground.\u003cbr\u003eThe violin has a very even sound across all registers. The tone is powerful and radiant, while retaining clarity. The label reads: Wolfgang Schiele Anno: 2000. \u003cbr\u003eThe violin is in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 35.7cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpper Bouts: 16.8cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiddle Bouts: 11.1cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower Bouts: 20.8cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PC4S92-yhgo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"German","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":50816104562961,"sku":"VN#5641","price":12800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/1149\/8769\/files\/25945.png?v=1734475705"},{"product_id":"skreko-ulbricht-violin-4-4-indianapolis-2017","title":"Skreko \u0026 Ulbricht violin, 4\/4, Indianapolis 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-I1hh2OyZOE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ezshop-785-tab-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ezshop-785-tab1\" class=\"ezshop-785-tab-content ezshop-785-active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e[further details about this instrument are forthcoming]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheodore F. Skreko\u003c\/strong\u003e (1981- ) was born in Indianopolis, Indiana. The contemporary American instrument maker had his first apprenticeship began at age 14 with Indianapolis luthier Kalon Watkins. Skreko worked for two other violin shops before being accepted into the Violin Making School of America in Salt Lake City, Utah where he spent four years at the school studying under Charles Woolf as well as instrument restoration with Boyd Paulson and bowmaking with Michael Vann. Upon graduation in 2003, Skreko and fellow classmate Chris Ulbricht started Indianapolis Violins in Skreko’s hometown, focusing on repairs and restoration. After 16 years, Skreko the shop to focus solely on instrument making. He works with his wife Sofia Vettori in their home studio, where they both build violins, violas, and cellos. Since 2008, he has regularly attended the Oberlin Violin Makers workshop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSkreko’s crafting process is strongly influenced by Italian tradition built with modern performance in mind, often modeled after late period Guarneri del Gesù, “G” form Stradivari, and Santo Serafin. His violas are inspired by Gasparo da Salò and the Guarneri family, with cellos inspired by the finest Venetian and Cremonese makers such as Montagnana and Stradivarius. Skreko has also cultivated a highly successful personal model, which was awarded a special prize at the 2012 Art of Sound International Competition. His instruments have also received several awards at the Violin Society of America violin making competitions. Skreko’s pieces are highly prized by musicians for their powerful and accessible sound, excellent playability and feel, and their lovely antiqued patinas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.skrekoviolins.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.skrekoviolins.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"American","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":50816104792337,"sku":"VN-U13-5","price":18000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/1149\/8769\/files\/metzler-violin-skreko-ulbrio-vnu135-front.jpg?v=1734475717"},{"product_id":"barbara-piccinotti-violin-2003-cremona-italy-with","title":"Barbara Piccinotti violin, 2003, Cremona ITALY, with certificate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ebrilliant, sweet, sparkling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBarbara Piccinotti was born in Brescia in 1975. She grew up in a family of furniture restorers and learned wood carving from her father, brother, and uncle. Barbara attended the International School of Violin Maker \"Antonio Stradivari\" in Cremona and graduated in 1993 under the guidance of Maestro Giorgio Scolari. After school, she spent many years training in Stefano Trabucchi’s workshop. In 1999, she opened her own workshop in Cremona. Barbara has sold instruments to musicians from Japan to the U.S. as well as in Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Barbara Piccinotti makes violins, violas, and cellos following classical Cremonese models and personal models with very high quality varnish, modern and antique look, and particular attention to the choice of selected wood and nice quality set-up plus sound adjustments.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eInstagram:  @\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/barbara.piccinottiviolins\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ebarbara.piccinottiviolins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe varnish is a golden, honey color. 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He went on to work in Québec before obtaining a position in Toronto where he developed his skills as a violin restorer, as well as his approach to set-ups and fine adjustments (1999-2009).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor the last 12 years he has specialized in restoration thanks to more formal training at courses\/workshop in Banff, Alberta, in England, and in Switzerland. In 2010 he decided to return to his studies full time in order to deepen his knowledge in restoration with Jean-Jacques Fasnacht at the Swiss School of Violin Making in Brienz, Switzerland. It was during this period that he renewed his interest in making instruments. In 2011 he established himself in Montreal where he worked in private as well as for  Wilder \u0026amp; Davis. 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My mentor and teacher, Vahakn Nigogosian (Nigo), the founder of the VSA Oberlin Workshop, invited me to join in 1992. I have attended all the 32 annual Oberlin Violin Making workshops earlier directed by Nigo, and then Chris Germain, to date (2023). At these workshops I expanded my knowledge and expertise by studying and extensively test-playing a number of classical violin masterpieces, as well as by open sharing of ideas, techniques and data with my many international colleagues and friends.  Thus, I learned to apply in my work the key elements of the Italian making traditions, style, character and tonal qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn my violin studio, first established in 1984, I make violins and violas intended for professional musicians, advanced students and passionate amateur players.  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I continued to refine my craft from 2003-2013 in Chicago, where I was represented by several violin dealers, including the world class firms of Kenneth Warren \u0026amp; Son, Carl Becker \u0026amp; Son, and Bein \u0026amp; Fushi. During this time I built over one hundred instruments that were acquired by discerning players such as Edward Dusinberre, first violinist of the Takács Quartet, and Yvonne Lam of Eighth Blackbird. 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It wasn’t until his late teens, though, that he married his two passions of woodworking and music together and enrolled in the Newark School of Violin Making in 2009. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"\"\u003eSince Graduating in 2014, he has continued to develop his new making; taking influence from the masters of the golden period of violin making whilst expressing his own personal touch to his instruments. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"\"\u003eHis instruments are played by both classical and folk musicians throughout Europe and the US. When he is not traveling around the US with his family in a school bus, he can be found in his workshop, focusing on new making in Port Townsend, WA.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"American","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":50819888611601,"sku":"VN-L144-1","price":15000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/1149\/8769\/files\/liengaard-violin-5.jpg?v=1734547587"}],"url":"https:\/\/metzlerviolins.com\/collections\/19.oembed?page=4","provider":"Metzler Violin Shop Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}