Kay Lee is a relatively young violinmaker in her mid 30s and is based in Guangzhou, southern part of China. She has been making violins for over 20 years now, having started in her own family before pursuing formal violinmaking education in France. Her study of violinmaking in France steer her violinmaking towards that part of the city’s history for violinmaking (naturally). This particular model follows a Guarneri pattern and is made to achieve a powerful projection. The varnish is a mixture of oil and natural varnish, with a reddish tint over a yellow ground colour. The front of the violin at the bridge position mimics how the accumulation of rosin powder on the violin over time, something we see in most old violins which has been used for a long period of time. This has become one of her varnishing trademark. The tonewoods used is from the French Alps, with a uniform flamed back maple.This violin features a French resin varnish. A good French Aubert bridge is used together with Dominant strings in the setup to guarantee its master grade performance.

What else is unique about this violin?

The tone of this violin is very bright powerful tone. Instantly responsive. The bass tones as I played it in my hands exhibit very strong and powerful resonance. The violin does not feel to be lazy or muffled like a brand new violin. But rather it performs much like a seasoned violin. The higher notes tend to be on the brighter side. I tried the higher scales and the violin seemed to perform well.

This violin is part of our “Master Violin Makers ” collection. Violins in this collection are made with the highest level of craftsmanship and tone realisation. It is the best violin that can be produced at each of the violinmaker’s workshop. This means if you were to walk into this maker’s workshop physically and asked for the very best violin that can be made, this will be it. And because we represent so many workshops exclusively for online sale, buyers can enjoy an extensive range of master violins at a single place. This has always been our specialty since Day 1.

Measurements (in mm)

Top: 187. Middle: 122. Bottom: 240. Body Length: 411. Entire Length: 677

Specifications?

100% Handmade, 100% hand oil-varnished. Selected French Alpine Spruce Top, naturally air dried (over 18 years). Selected French Alpine Flamed Maple Back, Ribs & Scroll, naturally air dried (over 18 years). Ebony Fingerboard. Hand-carved pegs, tailpiece and chinrest. Genuine Inlaid Purfling

What’s in the box when I win the auction?
I will pack this item inside a black canvas oblong violin case. It also comes with a good quality modern violin bow (Cobra Bow).

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