Petite Violin inspired by Joseph Guarneri del Gesu

Modern Violin inspired by
Joseph Guarneri del Gesu
Constructed by David T. Van Zandt in 2001

This "petite" violin is well suited for the musician looking for a smaller and more comfortable instrument. It is designed with ease of playing in mind, with a slightly shorter body and string length, a thinner neck, less bold edgework, and a rounder upper bout than the larger del Gesu and Stradivari violin models I construct. These smaller dimensions do not translate into a smaller sound in any way. This instrument speaks very quickly and easily, with a full sound, rich in tonal colors at all volume levels.

Dimensions:

Body length 350 mm
Width at upper bout 116.25 mm
Width at "C" bout 109.75 mm
Width at lower bout 203.5 mm
Mensure 191+ mm

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If you have any questions about this violin or other instruments I make, please contact me in my Seattle workshop at (206) 478-9603.

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