{"title":"Cristian 2\/4\/26","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"george-yu-violin-2022-antiqued-with-one-piece-back","title":"George Yu violin, 2022, antiqued, Louisville, Kentucky | Metzler Violins","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9_fgDbkWTww?si=COg_lzkcoXZef3Ii\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003esoulful, nimble, supple\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis violin has a spritely sound that makes it easy to play across registers, with a depth of sound and bright clarity. It bears a beautiful apricot varnish over a golden ground. The quarter cut maple back has a refined flame figure that lists to the upper right bout. Flames similarly run along the ribs, neck, and scroll. The instrument is thoughtfully antiqued by the luthier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e[further details about this instrument are forthcoming]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Yu\u003c\/strong\u003e is a contemporary Canadian luthier based in Louisville, Kentucky. Initially a violinist, Yu began training in violinmaking in college. He studied with Alan Carruth and Karl Roy, the former director of the violinmaking school in Mittenwald, Germany. In 1999, Yu graduated from the Violin Making School of America in Salt Lake City, after which he apprenticed with Ken Meyer and Di Cao in Boston. He takes particular care in locating excellent woods and developing varnishes based on ancient methods and ingredients. In addition to reaching toward the past, Yu employs newer technologies to further develop his craft, including taking CT scans of instruments by masters such as Stradivari, Guarneri del Gesù, and Amati to learn more about their tone. As a personal touch, Yu also crafts all the fittings of his instruments. He has earned multiple accolades from the Violin Society of America’s Violin Making Competitions, including Certificates of Merit for Tone and Workmanship for a single instrument, and continues to attend VSA workshops at Oberlin College.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":50818530181393,"sku":"VN-F91-1","price":35000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/1149\/8769\/files\/belly.jpg?v=1734532610"},{"product_id":"voit-geiger-175-viola-281-1931-chicago-metzler-vio","title":"Voit \u0026 Geiger 17.5\" viola #281, 1931, Chicago | Metzler Violins","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EuhYK2Nrwz4?si=qVdjVsyfWivnHTsb\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003esoulful, resonant, gorgeous\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Instrument\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis large viola has a commanding, supple sound and is an excellent instrument for solo or orchestral playing. It has a beautiful dark red varnish with golden ground. The back is two-piece with flame very slightly slanted upwards towards the bouts with thoughtful antiquing by the makers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eInterior label reads: \"Voit \u0026amp; Geiger \/ Violin Makers Chicago, Ill. \/ Guarnerius Model \/ Anno 1931 Nr. 281\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLength: 446 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUpper bouts: 205 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMiddle bouts: 144 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLower bouts: 252 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVibrating string length: 414 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Makers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnton D. Voit\u003c\/b\u003e (b. Voigt, 1882-1952) was born in Germany into a dynasty of luthiers dating back to the 18th century in Neukirchen. Voit trained under Karl Voigt, his luthier father before immigrating to the United States in 1913. He worked for several shops, where he specialized in repair. In 1915, Voit worked under Carl Fischer in Chicago, followed by Rudolph Wurlitzer, then William Lewis \u0026amp; Son. In 1923, Voit established his Chicago shop with the American luthier Leroy Geiger.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeroy F. Geiger \u003c\/b\u003e(1900-1960) was an American instrument maker who began making violins in Grinnel, Iowa before working for Carl G. Becker from at William Lewis \u0026amp; Son. Geiger was a contemporary of Frank Sindelar and Carl G. Becker, all three of whom studied under John Hornsteiner III. Geiger subsequently worked in Hornsteiner’s shop, then at William Lewis \u0026amp; Son. Upon Hornsteiner’s death, Geiger left to open an atelier with Voit. Before his death, Geiger moved to Los Angeles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"American","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":50818641887505,"sku":"VA175-R142-1","price":28500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/1149\/8769\/files\/voit-geiger-175-viola-281-1931-chicago-metzler-vio.jpg?v=1758836124"},{"product_id":"alfred-lanini-violin-1921-san-jose-metzler-violins","title":"Alfred Lanini violin, 1921, San Jose | Metzler Violins","description":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4dXc19DUGEo?si=EEboW5bCVHgXXBgh\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003esweet, supple, lively\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis violin has a gorgeous sweetness that traverses across its upper and lower registers. It has a lush apricot varnish over a golden ground with tight, curly flames on its single-piece back. These flames also run nicely along the ribs and neck. “A. LANINI. CAL.” is stamped near the endpin. This instrument is a lovely example of Lanini’s work, having been completed relatively early in his career.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterior label reads: “Alfred Lanini \/ San Jose, California \/ 1921”\u003cbr\u003eLength: 355 mm\u003cbr\u003eUpper Bouts: 164 mm\u003cbr\u003eMiddle: 111 mm\u003cbr\u003eLower Bouts: 205 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlfred Eugene Lanini\u003c\/strong\u003e (1891-1956) was born in Gonzalez, California. As a child, Lanini moved to San Jose and initially worked with a local amateur violinmaker before going to Milan to study with Romeo Antoniazzi. Antoniazzi died less than a year after Lanini’s arrival, but not before Lanini learned Antoniazzi’s clear spirit varnish recipe. The young Lanini then began working in Celeste Farotti’s luthier shop, where he remained for three years. Lanini opened an atelier of his own in San Francisco in 1917, before quickly relocating back to San Jose. His workshop remained in his hometown until Lanini’s death nearly forty years later. In the earlier years of his craft, Lanini often drew from models of Antonio and Omobono Stradivari instruments before turning to Guarneri models after 1930. In his decades-long career, Lanini defined himself as an eminent American violin maker and was remarkably prolific. One hundred instruments over a luthier’s career are enough to be considered productive—Lanini crafted over 500 instruments (the majority of which were violins). Lanini also made nearly 100 bows, having studied bow making under August Nurnberger-Seuss and Auguste Husson. His work was influential in its honoring his Italian training in the style as well as expressing uniquely American characteristics in his instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":50818650079505,"sku":"VN#6352","price":32000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/1149\/8769\/files\/metzler-violins-alfred-lanini-vn6352-front.jpg?v=1734534348"},{"product_id":"awaiting-repair-cf-schuster-sohn-4-4-german-strad","title":"C.F. Schuster \u0026 Sohn 4\/4 German Strad violin","description":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ycHIzyzHz-s?si=I5XRgpDFEtBRNVbo\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[further details about this instrument are forthcoming]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"German","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":50818804187409,"sku":"VN#5854","price":5200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/1149\/8769\/files\/Metzler-Violin-CF-Schuster-VN5854-Front.jpg?v=1757182949"},{"product_id":"john-juzek-model-170-master-art-violin-2024-guarneri-model-metzler-violins","title":"John Juzek model 170, Master Art violin, 2024, Guarneri model | Metzler Violins","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-HnTuPSleqs?si=-M0sqvJu7cTpdEmD\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[further details about this instrument are forthcoming]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an excellent sounding violin! With an attractive amber-gold\/brown oil varnish and highly flamed Bosnian maple back \u0026amp; ribs, the Juzek 170 is beautiful to behold. Made in Germany by master luthiers, this limited production model is built on the Guarnerius pattern and carefully graduated for optimal tone quality. This Master Art 170 violin is equipped with Evah Pirazzi strings, ebony fittings, and a Despiau A quality bridge and premium soundpost.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"German","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50950602686737,"sku":"VN#6371","price":6499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/1149\/8769\/files\/Metzler-Violin-John-Juzek-170-VN6371-Front.jpg?v=1769730949"},{"product_id":"carl-neumann-violin-ca-1930-germany-metzler-violins","title":"Carl Neumann violin ca. 1930 Germany | Metzler Violins","description":null,"brand":"German","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51398467911953,"sku":"VN#6378","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/1149\/8769\/files\/Metzler-Violin-Carl-Neumann-1930-VN6378-Front.jpg?v=1769647864"},{"product_id":"lorenzo-locatelli-violin-cremona-2005","title":"Lorenzo Locatelli violin, Cremona, 2005 | Metzler Violins","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rd_HAASKAV0?si=n240iEojprEScBZi\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ebold, soulful, refined\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Instrument\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis violin is delight to play, responsive and resonant. Its timbre is bold and supple across registers making it a lovely instrument for solos and group playing. The strong medium curl figure rises from the center joint of the two-piece maple back. Similar flames run along the ribs and scroll. Its f-holes emulate those of Guarneri’s instruments. The varnish is auburn over a wheat ground, which shows through with lively shading. This violin is thoughtfully antiqued by its maker and is in excellent condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eInterior label reads: “Lorenzo Locatelli \/ fece in Cremona nell'anno 2005” and bears the luthier's signature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLength: 357 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUpper Bouts: 164 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMiddle: 110 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLower Bouts: 207 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Maker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLorenzo Locatelli\u003c\/b\u003e (1975- ) is a contemporary master luthier who was born in Cremona. He attended the Scuola di Liuteria di Cremona, studying under Massimo Negroni, Stefano Conia, and Giorgio Scolari, finishing his degree in 1995. After graduating, Locatelli focused on expanding his knowledge to include plucked stringed instruments including harp and guitar, as well as organs. Locatelli is a meticulous craftsman deeply entrenched in the rich Cremonese tradition of instrument making. The expression of his depth of knowledge is asserted in the details of his instruments and quality of his wood selection. Locatelli frequently models his instruments on Cremonese masters. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Italian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51698815828241,"sku":"VN-W113-1","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/1149\/8769\/files\/Metzler-Violins-Lorenzo-Locatelli-VNW113-1-Front.jpg?v=1757206702"},{"product_id":"gaspar-borchardt-violin-2000-cremona-italy-metzler-violins","title":"Gaspar Borchardt violin, 2000, Cremona, ITALY | Metzler Violins","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K9AbAOYVmnM?si=WOjYZYUOUc0sgJMb\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003esoulful, warm, full\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Instrument\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eThis violin has a lovely depth of sound and resonance, particularly in the lower register. The instrument has a rich reddish-brown varnish over a wheat ground, bringing out the subtle fiddleback flames on its two-piece back and up along the ribs. Its bright purfling has bee-stings. This violin is splendidly antiqued.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eInterior label reads: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e“Gaspar Borchardt \/ fece in Cremona \/ in Piazzo Duomo - Anno 2000.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLength:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e356 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUpper Bouts: 165 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMiddle: 113 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLower Bouts: 203 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Maker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGaspar Borchardt\u003c\/b\u003e (1961- ) was born in Germany. 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Its caramel varnish over a honey ground brings out a unique flame figure on its single piece\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003equarter-cut maple back\u003cb\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003eSlightly less pronounced flames run across its ribs, neck, and scroll. The luthier included a hidden signature on the underside of the front plate, which is written by his hand in ink. It reads “Dante Baldoni \/ fece in B. Aires \/ anno 1929.” There are cracks on the front plate of this instrument, including near the alto side of the bridge and a wing crack. These are all reinforced by cleats with careful professional repair. All other portions are untouched. Overall, this violin is in well-repaired good condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eInterior label reads: “Dante Baldoni \/ fece in Buenos Aires anno 1929”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLength: 357 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUpper Bouts: 163 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMiddle: 110 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLower Bouts: 204 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Maker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDante Baldoni\u003c\/b\u003e (1868-1940) was born in the Marche region of Italy in the town of Numana. Baldoni’s luthier training is unknown, and it is generally believed he was self-taught. In 1900, he moved to Buenos Aires, initially crafting and repairing stringed instruments. After 1915, Baldoni focused almost entirely on making his own instruments. He received commissions from Jan Kubelik and Ferenc von Vescey, highly respected musicians who performed in the city’s Teatro Colón. Baldoni’s instrument for Kubelik, in particular, had an impact on his work. Inspired by the 1715 “Emperor” Stradivari, Baldoni employed that model for many of his future instruments, as well as one he developed based on the Carcassi brothers in Florence. He distinguished himself from his European counterparts by using South American woods, and frequently employed spirit varnish and vegetable dyes, leaning toward reds and plums colors. After 1940, Baldoni raised the height of his archings and thinned the top and back of his instruments, as well as enlarged his f-holes, in hopes of pursing a distinct sound. 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