I was very pleased to receive the Vecchio 5 string violin #6795 you sent. It is a very beautiful instrument. Its craftsmanship is exquisite. At first the sound quality was lacking (it sounded flat even when it was tuned correctly the notes just sounded off; however, once I replaced the strings to Helicores it really opened the instrument up). I have another viola that is 16.5 and the Vecchio is able to project just as loud. I am blown away by this because it is the size of a violin with the heart of a big viola. The Vecchio is a wonderfully made instrument. For those that want both a violin and a viola you can’t beat it.
I showed it to a local violin maker hear in the USA and he was blown away by it. He says it reminds him of the finest made Czechoslovakian violins. He was very impressed with the fine craftsmanship and blown away by the sound.
Thanks again for sending me the Vecchio 5 string violin #6795. I am very happy with it
Sincerely
Hi Jehpin,
Its two years now I have this violin. It is fully develloped now. Has a great and sweet, melodic sound with all registers to pull! Really impressive! Was the best buy!
I just bought a Guarneri Cannone from You, I am curious if it is as good.
Greetings marty
Hallo Jehpin,
I think the violin is a good buy. When it came, the soundpost was tumbling around in the violin, which is happening with about 40% of all violins sent by post. So i had to setup the soundpost, because there is no luthier i know in Bangkok. (Perhaps there is one, but i don’t know)
I had to experiment a little with the soundpost, because I did not know the optimal position. So the sound was not perfect in the first days. The e-string had a thin and almost whispery sound. Then I read a little about soundposts in internet, and so i could imagine how to shift the soundpost to a perfect position.
Now the instrument develops a solid rich and powerful sound (really ) I put “Evah Pirazzi” strings on the violin, they have a direct response and fit to the instrument. Perhaps i will try “Obligato” one time, to get more soft qualities. I am really curious how the violin sounds in some months, it is promising.
The instrument is crafted very fine, the surface of the top was a little uneven, as if the paint is not yet dried. I polished a little, (perhaps I should not do that and only wait a little) The color of the violin is almost yellow, and differs from the picture of my computer screen which shows it in a mellow light brown like a white coffee. But thats only the surface. I am happy with the two violins i got, they have both a different, interesting personality and its fun to converse with them.
Thanks marty