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
In September last year I bought this “Harrison” Violin from Jehpin.
12 days later (after customs and taxes clearing) the Violin arrived safe and in very good condition at me. The Violin looks very, very nice and the craftsmanship is of top quality. The tone is warm, dark and “wooden”. In smaller rooms this is very pleasant – in bigger halls or as soloist with orchestra it perhaps will not be powerful enough, but it doesn’t matter.
There was the possibility to upgrade the case and the bow and I am very satisfied with all and the whole purchase.
Thank you very much, Jehpin.