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In the making of new instruments I follow the classical Italian violin making tradition (cremonese, venetian, brescian, ...).A. Stradivari's designs are the most commonly copied among contemporary makers. However there are plenty of other wonderful makers and models to study and to be used as an inspiration. I am constantly looking for better sounding examples to recreate.
We are very excited to have this stunning 1757 Guadagnini model violin by Elina Kaljunen. She is one of the most talented craftspeople of her generation and the violin is an aesthetic masterpiece. Her instruments are played by reputed musicians all over the world including by some members of the Australian Chamber Orchestra. We are the first dealer in the UK to have one of her instruments. This violin shares many of its characteristics with original Guadagninis such as a bright and focused E string as well as power and richness of sound in the other registers. One of the best antiqued violins we have had, it's definitely one to try in person!
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Elina Kaljunen from Helsinki, Finland is one of the most talented makers of her generation. She crafts stunning instruments with meticulous care and attention to detail. This Stradivari model is immediately very impressive. It has a bright and powerful tone with lots of focus and projection. The response is extremely fast and overall, the playability is is very good. This is due to the care she takes in perfecting the setup. As a player herself, Elina knows how important this is to musicians. The sound is rich and deep throughout the register and even in the higher positions, this violin really is able to set itself apart. Highly recommended!
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Elina Kaljunen from Helsinki, Finland is one of the most talented makers of her generation. She crafts stunning instruments with meticulous care and attention to detail. In addition to the Stradivari, we have this very beautiful Guadagnini model violin. It is very rare to have two models available at the same by such a talented maker so it is a great opportunity to try them both. In terms of sound, the Guadagnini is a slightly warmer instrument than the Stradivari model with a beautiful overarching resonance that is present throughout the register. It responds beautifully and every note has a velvety roundness to it that is very well suited to many different repertoires. It also packs a punch and projects beautifully in larger spaces.
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