{"title":"Selections for Ingrid Ayarza","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"unbranded-violin-bow-ebony-silver-possibly-french","title":"Unbranded violin bow, ebony \/ silver, possibly French 59.4","description":"","brand":"European","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":50815800344849,"sku":"BWVN#6008","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/1149\/8769\/files\/img-2589.jpg?v=1734469092"},{"product_id":"albert-carl-muller-4-4-violin-1982-sacramento","title":"ALBERT CARL MULLER 4\/4 violin, 1982 Sacramento","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAFF PICK: Julia M. recommends this violin within its price range!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 4\/4 Albert Carl Muller violin has a sound that is warm, focused, sweet, and round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt bears a printed interior label that reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALBERT CARL MULLER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSacramento 1982\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back of this violin is formed from two pieces of quarter-cut maple, marked by large-width flame, which slants downward from the center joint. The wood on the ribs and scroll is more narrowly flamed than that of the back. The grain of the two-piece spruce top is straight, narrow, and even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument is covered with a warm brown varnish, over a pale golden-brown ground. This instrument is in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength – 35.4 cm\u003cbr\u003eUpper Bouts – 16.7 cm\u003cbr\u003eMiddle Bouts – 11.1 cm\u003cbr\u003eLower Bouts – 20.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eV:3\u003cbr\u003eB:3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm, focused, sweet, round, even\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5YIe-NRcqgc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":50816090046737,"sku":"VN#6451","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/1149\/8769\/files\/Metzler-Violin-Albert-Carl-Muller-VN6451-Front.jpg?v=1769647617"},{"product_id":"cheryl-macomber-violin-2016-sacramento-usa-with-de","title":"Cheryl Macomber violin, 2016, Sacramento USA, with decorative carved scroll","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DgAkBpHSsXQ?si=jYznTWv-UndXbOgg\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1999, Cheryl started studying under the late Master Violinmaker, Albert C. Muller. She took over the Sacramento, CA violin shop in 2006. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 2006, 2008, 2009 award winner for tone, overall workmanship and playability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Member of The Violin Society of America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Member of The International Violin Makers Association of Arizona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlong with her dad, Melvin, Cheryl moved the shop to her new location in Richmond, KY.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“My goal is to help every instrument come alive through design and hand picked wood. It takes attention to detail. Each piece of wood that I choose to build my instruments must have the qualities I am looking for (and listen for) in order to build the finest sounding instruments. As a violinist, I have a sense for the feel, tone and vibrance of a great violin and that is what I strive to create in all of my hand-made instruments.” - \u003c\/span\u003eCheryl Macomber \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck out \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheryl’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e YouTube channel here:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Violinsforu2\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Violinsforu2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":50816091554065,"sku":"VN-M158-1","price":9200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/1149\/8769\/files\/26459.png?v=1758308786"},{"product_id":"bam-saint-germain-stylus-oblong-violin-case-france","title":"BAM Saint Germain STYLUS oblong violin case,","description":"\u003cp\u003eClassic Elegance!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bl h3-like\"\u003eREFERENCE : SG5001S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"champs_2\" class=\"poids\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"libelle\"\u003eWEIGHT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"separator\"\u003e : 6 lbs 5oz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"champs_3\" class=\"dimensions_interieures\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"libelle\"\u003eINSIDE DIMENSIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"separator\"\u003e : \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"datas\"\u003eTotal Length: 61 cm\u003cbr\u003eBody Length: 39 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUpper bout: 17 cm\u003cbr\u003eLower bout: 21 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"champs_4\" class=\"dimensions_exterieures\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"libelle\"\u003eOUTSIDE DIMENSIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"separator\"\u003e : \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"datas\"\u003e80x26x15 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"champs_5\" class=\"caracteristiques_interieures\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"libelle\"\u003eINSIDE FEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"separator\"\u003e : \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside cradle made of injected high density polyurethane foam, protecting the instrument against thermal shocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABS reinforcements in the structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside removable accessory pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 bow holders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"champs_6\" class=\"caracteristiques_exterieures\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"libelle\"\u003eOUTSIDE FEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"separator\"\u003e : \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 padded backpack straps, adjustable, removable. 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Andrzej apprenticed with master violinmaker Jan Bobak. He later started a workshop with notable violinmakers Andrzej Glodek and Jan Szlachtowski. Swietlinki focuses his making on violins and violas. His instruments are perfect for the advancing student who needs more focus and projection in their sound. Andrzej Swietlinski is a fine luthier and makes with only the finest material.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Fegley violins)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mt0ML3HIov4?si=cmoWvxFY8MwXhvg0\" 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","brand":"Polish","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":50818659090705,"sku":"VN#6361","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/1149\/8769\/files\/polish-andrzej-swietlinski-4-4-violin-ole-bull-mod.jpg?v=1758311801"},{"product_id":"michael-gozzo-violin-glendale-ca-usa-metzler-violins","title":"Michael Gozzo violin #122, 1963, Glendale, CA | Metzler Violins","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jlXXOsorM24?si=227xMlwFXgEtjo-o\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51348296040721,"sku":"VN#6374","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/1149\/8769\/files\/michael-gozzo-violin-122-1963-glendale-ca-metzler-1.jpg?v=1759435105"},{"product_id":"lowendall-star-works-imperial-violin-strad-1721-model-ca-1900-berlin-metzler-violins","title":"Lowendall Star Works \"Imperial Violin\", Strad 1721 model, ca 1900, Berlin | Metzler Violins","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bihRYMH0_uc?si=62xzPmjEmQzXYZmN\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003eThis is a Stradivarius model violin made by the notable \"Star Works Company\" in Berlin, Germany, circa 1900. It bears the star brand stamp on the button and the \"Imperial\" emblem on the back of the scroll, see photos. The finish and condition of the instrument are excellent and it has a deep, inviting sound.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis violin is associated with Louis Lowendall (1836–1912), a notable figure in the violin world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Though not known as a hands-on maker himself, Lowendall was deeply involved in the violin trade from a young age. Encouraged by his father, he developed an early passion for both playing and understanding the construction of stringed instruments. He studied music in Königsberg and became skilled on both violin and cello.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eLowendall trained with respected bow makers like Bausch and Heinrich Knopf and eventually established a successful music shop in Berlin in 1855. He employed fine craftsmen to build instruments under his name, creating a range of trade-quality violins and bows. After several years, he moved to the United States, forming a close connection with George Gemünder in New York. His instruments and tonewoods were distributed both in America and England, where he traveled extensively.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn 1889, he expanded his operations with a larger workshop in Berlin called the Star Works Company, which focused on producing and exporting violins and bows to Western markets. 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