Description
A modern violin with a classic sense of style. This personal model (Model Y) is designed from scratch with only acoustics in mind. I recently showed off my personal model violin to a group of other luthiers, and they kept asking me “what is this based off of?” They were shocked when I told them I didn’t copy the outline from another maker, but instead drew the shape using circles and distances based on the harmonic proportions found in music.
Most violins made in the past 300 years have followed one of two paths: Strad or Guarneri. Both are undoubtedly beautiful, but I wanted to create something completely my own. Something completely original, that also felt natural to play, and had a gorgeous and powerful sound. After many iterations, I am finally elated with the results: a violin that can easily project to the back of the hall, then switch to delivering the most intimate melody, all with a tone to die for.
I can’t wait for you to try it!
This is the third violin I’ve made on this personal model. From the first one, I loved the sound and the way it played. Of course, what’s life without a little experimentation? Each version has had some small changes; this time I slightly changed the shape of the arching. The result is the introduction of a hint more complexity (think the sound of a well-made, aged instrument). The violin seems to know what I want to do before I do, and can change tone color in an instant. It’s like driving a very nice sports car (I would imagine!).
Made from a Val di Fiemme Spruce top and a one-piece Balkan Maple back.
