Gaspar Borchardt violin, 2004, Cremona ITALY | Metzler Violins davis0526 Lauten-und / Geigenmacher in fiffen

Lauten-und / Geigenmacher in fiffen 1784”

but their mass is distributed towards both ends

that is especially pronounced in the upper bass bouts of the violin

The meticulous edition by Wolfgang Birtel has been arranged for practical use by Prof

Gaspar Borchardt violin, 2004, Cremona ITALY | Metzler Violins davis0526 Lauten-und / Geigenmacher in fiffenpowerful, warm, versatile About the Instrument This nimble instrument has a gorgeous lower register as well as a spirited upper timbre, making for a notably versatile violin. It has a rich apricot varnish plentifully applied and beautifully antiqued over a golden ground. The fiddleback figures show flames extending from the center joint on the single piece back. Similar flames run along the ribs and neck. There is a minor, structurally unimportant