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Dimitri is also an accomplished concert violinist, and was a former concertmaster of the Auckland Philharmonic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn 2011, Dimitri’s instruments were awarded 5th and 6th place at the International Violin Making Competition in Pisogne, Italy. He exhibits his instruments regularly at the Shanghai Music Expo and Cremona Mondomusica. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn 2013, Dimitri opened his workshop on Corso Garibaldi 133 in Cremona, Italy, about 200m away from Casa nuziale di Stradivari. 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After a year with Rosensteil, Vosshenrich worked for Bernard Sabatier and Stephan von Baer in Paris and then Pierre-Yves Dalle-Carbonare, in Toulouse. In 2007, Vosshenrich obtained the title of master craftsman in Germany. At this point, Vosshenrich had opened his own shop in the south of France, and remained in the region as he moved his workshop every few years. 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The unusually powerful piezo crystals do not require on-board power, for maintenance-free performance without the hassle of batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reserve power of a well set up electric violin makes the instrument easier to play than a conventional acoustic. The NS WAV Electric Violin's rock maple bridge is easily adjustable for the playing style and action height you prefer; high and powerful like a traditional violin, low and fast like an electric guitar, or anywhere in between. The ebony fingerboard is graduated for each string to optimize the tone and playability of every note. The neck is smooth and fast, with traditional thumb reference points for the scroll and heel. The removable bout provides accurate position reference for players accustomed to using the traditional body shape for reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccurate, stable tuners are the key to in-tune performance. 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The violin has been restored to an excellent condition and is ready to play. The highly arched, slab-cut maple back has many elements working together to create an appealing and handsome look in shades of dark brown with light amber highlights. Some well-repaired cracks, and the vertical gouge marks and tracks from the maker's tooth-plane work nicely with the subtle, irregular horizontal flame. The very highly arched top is marked by handsome “bear-claw” figure, that is especially pronounced in the upper bass bouts of the violin. The top has suffered some distortion and repairs over the centuries, but is now stable and well reinforced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLeidolff’s interpretation of the Stainer model dominant at this time is evident in this instrument. The contours of its slightly “angular” template is an expression of his personal artistry and craftsmanship, complemented by the delicate Viennese scroll. The violin’s authenticity is confirmed by both the dated original label inside the body and the brownish-yellow varnish which has the darkening that is characteristic for Leidolff’s instruments. Repairs which are unavoidable for an instrument of this age have been restored with precision and care, keeping the tone intact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterior label reads: \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJosephus Ferdinandus Leidolff, fecit Vienna, 1755\"\u003cbr\u003eLength: 360 mm\u003cbr\u003eUpper Bouts: 164 mm\u003cbr\u003eMiddle Bouts: 114 mm\u003cbr\u003eLower Bouts: 201 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom a long dynasty of influential luthiers, \u003cstrong\u003eJoseph Ferdinand Leidolff \u003c\/strong\u003e(c. 1756-1780) stayed true to the Jakob Stainer-oriented family tradition which had been such a major influence on the Viennese style. 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