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!
In the fourth version of this model, I tried a slightly slimmer body and a slightly faster curve in the arching. Paired with the tight, intense flames of the Balkan Maple back, one can get lost in the optical illusion of the Zebra stripes. The tone of this violin is lush, and the strong G string inspires you to revisit repertoire you haven’t played in ages.
