Small del Gesu Model Violin constructed by David T. Van Zandt

A Violin inspired by an early period instrument of
Joseph Guarneri del Gesu
Constructed by David T. Van Zandt in 2003

Front view of early model del Gesu violin Side view of early model del Gesu violin Back view of early model del Gesu violin

This instrument has slightly diminutive dimensions (described below). With it's rounded upper shoulders, slim neck, incrementally shorter string length and narrow edge-work this violin is exceptionally comfortable to perform upon. It produces a dark, velvety sound with no loss of volume compared with violins of larger dimensions. This instrument has been sold.

Dimensions:
body length - 350mm
upper bout width - 165mm
c bout width - 111mm
lower bout width - 204mm
mensure - 192mm
total vibrating string length - 326mm

See several detail views of the top and back of this violin
See several views of the scroll of this violin
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To find out more about this and other instruments I make
please contact me in my Seattle workshop at
(206) 478-9603

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