Guarneri Violin with Old Spruce (over 50yrs) #891 VECCHIO

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1. Arthur Haule October 12th, 2007 at 12:11 pm

   I purchased the Vecchio because I was looking for a violin with a darker tone than my other instrument. I wanted a violin which would let me play more expressively on my D and G strings . . . a pretty tone, and not necessarily a brilliant solo instrument

   Communication with Jehpin was quick and clear. He shipped the violin immediately, and I was surprised at the speed with which my violin arrived.

   My wife said was that it is a very “pretty” instrument the instant she saw it.

   I use Thomastik Dominant strings on my other instrument, and wanted to emphasize the lower two strings on this violin. I chose a Thomastik “Melange” set of strings. This consists of Thomastik’s signature E-String, a Dominant A-String, and Infeld Blue D-String and an Infeld Red G-String.

   The lower two strings are everything I could have hoped for, and I am well pleased with the sound of the upper two strings as well. In hindsight I would probably opt for Thomastik Blues on the upper three strings, but I will still enjoy this instrument tremendously until my next string change.

   What surprised me was how well the Vecchio projects. In spite of its being a “mellow” instrument, I still have plenty of volume. And its tone is consistent all the way from subito pianissimo to fortissimo. I play second violin in small orchestras and chamber settings. This violin is excellent for a small group setting, and I will be well served for my solo work as well.

   I am very pleased with this instrument, and would recommend it to others! Of course I’ll be pointing my readers at http://www.ViolinStudent.com to Jehpin’s store, because this one’s not for sale.

   Thank you for a great experience, and I look forward to dealing with Jehpin in the future.