Pre-owned Holstein Bench Cannone 1743 1/2 Violin

This pre-owned violin is in almost perfect condition. It was used for a little over a year and shows little sign of use - it does have a few small marks in the varnish which we have fixed.

The Holstein Bench Cannone 1743 Violin is inspired by the "Il Cannone" violin made in 1743 by Guarneri Del Gesu. This violin is bench made (handmade by one master luthier).

The Holstein Bench Cannone 1743 Violin is set up by our Master Luthier and undergoes our famous 10-point inspection before it's tested and shipped.

Known as "Il Cannone" (the Canon) for the powerful and sonorous quality of its tone, it was the favorite instrument of Nicolò Paganini. Crafted by the renowned Cremonese violin maker Giuseppe Guarneri (known as del Gesù), this instrument is considered one of his masterpieces. The violin has distinct features that set it apart from modern instruments, including a slightly shorter and thicker sound box, and a markedly curved neck. Its tone is distinctly bright, yet full.

Violin Specifications:

• Modern Italian style varnish 
• Aged select European spruce and select maple sourced from high altitude forests (100+ year old wood, aged and dried 20+ years)
• Highest quality hill-style ebony fittings
• Highest quality Ebony fingerboard
• Composite tailpiece with 4 fine tuners
  
• Hand-carved professional level Despiau 3-tree
• Pirastro Evah Pirazzi strings
  
• Includes a quality oblong case