The Koa Stradivari Model Violin
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It is believed by many that the best violins that have ever been made
are being made now. Never before has the world experienced a "golden age
of luthierie" combining rapidly advancing recording availability and a
booming entertainment industry with the acceptance of stepping into new
musical territory--all providing a fertile ground for indisputable refinements
in the evolution of the guitar and violin.
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Hand-carved Koa Scroll |
The Koa violin represents the maker's lifework, the connection with 100
generations of ancestral legacy. Inspired by the instruments of Stradivari
and Guarneri, the maple back, sides, and neck are instead carved from
the Hawaiian Koa. The Guarneri model has captivated classical and jazz
players alike, holding its own with the Italian masters, the sound is
truly astounding.
The first Guarneri model Koa violin was featured in concert with Yo-Yo
Ma and the Grateful Dead, played and purchased by bassist extraordinaire,
Rob Wasserman.
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| Here is a Guarneri as Mickey builds the back, in the
white, and then displays the varnished instrument! |
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