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New Violins by JP Zhou workshop (new varnishing #133)

jehpin — Sun, 15 May 2011 06:23:59 +0000

This is a new violin model with varnishing I developed with JP Zhou for a new series of violins. Inspiration came from the Guarneri Cannone violin. I think the red is very nice and the mild antiquating is real pretty.

This is pure oil varnishing, about 30 layers, bought from Napoli (Italy), our good’ol varnish supplier.

This can be made into master violin models currently.

Hello, how many types of 5 strings violin/viola do you have?

jehpin — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:16:06 +0000

Today I have an email asking the above question.

1) violin LOB 354mm with viola ribs and viola bass bar #9212 (28mm width fingerboard at nut)
2) violin LOB 354mm with violin ribs and violin bass bar #9212 (similar in varnish, also 28mm)
3) violin LOB 355m with violin ribs #8967 (25mm width fingerboard at nut)
4) violin LOB 355mm with violin ribs #9248 (25mm width fingerboard at nut)

These are common models I always stock. So if this interest you, send me an email to ask me about latest stock photos. Or you can also leave a comment below. It will automatically send me a message with your email, which I will reply with photos.

4 Star CH Diao Beijing Workshop Copy of Sebastian Klotz Baroque Pro+ Violin Upgraded with European Austrian Spruce for An Even Warmer And Complex Tone Quality [90B]

OVH Staff — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 03:02:19 +0000

A Pro+ Level Violin With baroque bridge, baroque fingerboard, baroque tailpiece, baroque neck Pro+ Level Instrument (4/4) This is made by Diao, our Chinese violinmaker and is a copy of a late 17th century violin, labelled with Maker’s Signature with year and location Sebastian Klotz, in Mittenwald, An. 17** About Baroque music and how different it is from classical music The Baroque ideal is an arch of sound, appropriately well-sustained and well-proportioned. For Baroque music to get airborne,the line must soar. The bow is like the breath of a singer. To quote Donington : “Phrases generally go to a peak note, which is often though not always the highest note, and then relax to a note given away at the end. There is the unit; that much, and no less nor more, is the phrase; and it is for our own musicianship to recognize the fact. Nothing in the notation and nothing in the historical evidence, is going to show us the pattern if our own musicianship does not.” To achieve this, the modern violinist (with modern instrument) would have to slow down the bow, use less of it, and play into the string with the hair a little flatter and near the bridge. Why are Baroque instruments always so expensive. Because modern violinmakers no longer makes baroque instruments actively, those who do make them charges a high premium for it. Those customers whom I have spoken with actively will know I’ve spent over 1 year searching to make an accurate copy of baroque instruments. After much experimentation, I’m happy to say our current copy is a rather accurate one. If you open up the cello, you will see that even our bass bar is set differently from traditional modern cello. Buyers, however, should take note there are many many version of baroque instruments. There’s no real standard for it, only a more commonly available one. Our baroque instruments has been tested and examined by 8 baroque orchestral players from Spain, UK and NY, and has been acceptable by their standards. Measurements (in mm) Top: 167. Middle: 110. Bottom: 207. Body Length: 357. (For string playing length and neck length, please refer to the photos of the exact violin.) Specifications 100% Handmade, 100% hand oil-varnished. Selected Austrian Spruce Top, naturally air dried (over 18 years). Selected Flamed Bosnian Maple Back, Ribs & Scroll, naturally air dried (over 18 years). Maple Fingerboard. Hand-carved pegs, tailpiece and chinrest. Genuine Inlaid Purfling. Fitted with steel strings (because it is very expensive to get gut strings in Asia)

Now you can truly experience this instrument in a baroque way! What’s in the box when I buy this violin? One violin, one violin case & one bow

Plus, I will add in this excellent baroque bow, which can be sold in retailer shops for over USD150. This item is normally shipped with the Bricks Pilot Case and Baroque Bow
Below is a gallery of photos of this model that has been sold previously.
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If you like to order this violin, you can choose from the latest inventory below: Latest Inventory After you have made your choice, just drop me an email and I will guide you for the purchase.

4 Star Opera Workshop Copy of Soil Stradivarius Violin, ca.1714 European Spruce Edition [600B]

OVH Staff — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 07:59:19 +0000

Tone is the best thing about this violin. Those players looking for a unique violin need to look no further. This violin is the result of feedbacks from customers. (Thank you! keep the feedbacks coming.) Made in Strad style. this violin has a warm-bright tone, that is instantly responsive. The good quality European Spruce really makes an outstanding improvement in the tone, giving it an added sophistication to the tone. It is balanced on all 4 strings, an essential especially for players whose needs for tone consistency is great. Age old book match maple is used, guaranteeing consistency in tone. For Pros only.

Specifications: 100% Handmade, 100% hand oil-varnished. Selected European Spruce Top, naturally air dried (over 18 years). Selected Flamed Maple Back, Ribs & Scroll, naturally air dried (over 18 years). Ebony Fingerboard. Hand-carved Ebony pegs, tailpiece and chinrest. Genuine Inlaid Purfling. What’s in the box when I buy this violin? One violin, one violin case & one bow

This item is normally shipped with the Bricks Pilot Case and Cobra Brazil Bow
Below is a gallery of photos of this model that has been sold previously.
#Sold Gallery

If you like to order this violin, you can choose from the latest inventory below: Latest Inventory After you have made your choice, just drop me an email and I will guide you for the purchase.

4 Star Opera Workshop Copy of the Stradivarius Hellier Masterpiece Violin [50XD]

OVH Staff — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 07:47:22 +0000

A powerful, bright, open and balanced tone. This violin has the original Hellier body, slightly bigger than normal violins, giving it an extra resonating power and deeper bass. A beautiful one piece maple is used. This maple has good visibility into the grains. The top spruce is medium grain, and consistent. Powerful projection with a very good response. Suitable as a top instrument, this violin will perform in all occasions. My Pro series best model.

Specifications: 100% Handmade, 100% hand oil-varnished. Selected European Spruce Top, naturally air dried (over 16 years). Selected Flamed Maple Back, Ribs & Scroll, naturally air dried (over 12 years). Ebony Fingerboard. Hand-carved Ebony pegs, tailpiece and chinrest. Genuine Inlaid Purfling. What’s in the box when I buy this violin? One violin, one violin case & one bow

This item is normally shipped with the Bricks Pilot Case and Cobra Brazil Bow
Below is a gallery of photos of this model that has been sold previously.
#Sold Gallery

If you like to order this violin, you can choose from the latest inventory below: Latest Inventory After you have made your choice, just drop me an email and I will guide you for the purchase.

4 Star Vecchio Workshop A revolutionary 5-Strings VIOLIN VIOLA [410]

OVH Staff — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 07:25:53 +0000

This is a design of the next generation of violins with more than 4 strings. I am very happy and encouraged by many of my customers who have contributed to make this design possible. I have combined all the ideas and tested them on a few models at the workshop with my Vecchio maker. This is a 5 strings violin. But the unique design of this violin is that it has the body of a small viola with the length scaled down to 355mm. That is small enough for a warm hi E string that will remain pleasant to our ears. We increased the archings, and combined with the wider viola ribs and adjustments in the bass bar, a clear low C string is also made possible. We’ve increased the fingerboard slightly to accomodate the 5 strings. And we are very happy with the outcome of the tone achieved by this violin. We’ve already built this for 2 of our orchestral customers, who have been very happy with them so far. And we are happy to bring this unique violin to players looking for good flexibility. We see this as a major breakthrough in our design in modern violins. Oil varnished. Matching maple, sides, neck and scroll make this a beautiful masterpiece. Back:355 upper:168 middle:110 lower:211 ribs: 36 nut width:28 (mm)

Specifications: 100% Handmade, 100% hand oil-varnished. Selected Austrian Spruce Top, naturally air dried (over 50 years). Selected Flamed Maple Back, Ribs & Scroll, naturally air dried (over 12 years). Ebony Fingerboard. Hand-carved Ebony pegs, tailpiece and chinrest. Genuine Inlaid Purfling. What’s in the box when I buy this violin? One violin, one violin case & one bow

This item is normally shipped with the Bricks Pilot Case and Cobra Brazil Bow
Below is a gallery of photos of this model that has been sold previously.
#Sold Gallery

If you like to order this violin, you can choose from the latest inventory below: Latest Inventory After you have made your choice, just drop me an email and I will guide you for the purchase.

5 Star Zeng Workshop Master Violin with Fine Tonewoods and Excellent Tone [Zeng Master]

OVH Staff — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 06:59:45 +0000

This violin uses naturally air dried tonewoods (of at least 18 years) from the Russian mountains. Because of the proximity of these mountains compared with our workshop in Beijing, the cost is much lower than tonewood from Europe, yet the growing conditions of these tonewood is very much similar to those in Europe, giving it comparable tonal qualities. Many musicians have been happy with their Russian violins from us. The straight grains on the top spruce is amplified by the Italian oil varnish that we apply. The inherent good tonal qualities of these woods enables the violin to vibrate freely and project a sweet sound, not equal to an old master violin, but instantly beautiful on the first stroke of the bow. To match the top quality of this violin, we have set it up with Dominant Strings and a French Aubert LUXE A bridge.

Specifications: 100% Handmade, 100% hand oil varnished Selected Austrian Spruce Top, naturally air dried (over 18 years) Selected Bosnian Flamed Maple Back, Ribs & Scroll, naturally air dried (over 18 years) Ebony Fingerboard Hard-carved Ebony pegs, tailpiece and chinrest Genuine Inlaid Purfling What’s in the box when I buy this violin? One violin and one violin case

This item is normally shipped with the Bricks Pilot Case.
Below is a gallery of photos of this model that has been sold previously.
#Sold Gallery

If you like to order this violin, you can choose from the latest inventory below: Latest Inventory After you have made your choice, just drop me an email and I will guide you for the purchase.

5 Star X.Q. Zhou BeijingWorkshop Copy of J.B. Vuillaume Master Violin [Qi Master]

OVH Staff — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 06:51:45 +0000

What’s unique about this instrument This violin was initially made for an orchestra soloist. His requirements was to achieve a big projection, while at the same time warm mellow tone. We had the help of a violinmaker in US, who introduced a unique technique to improve the tone of the violin. Apart from tonewood treatment, the internal architecture of the violin also had some changes made according to achieve a certain scientific measurement target. Because of a patent protection, we are unable to review how different it is. But soon after the first few copies were made, this technique was proven to improve the violin in a certain number of ways. We have permission from our violinmaker to make this model as long as we do not review ways in which this violin was made. So here, we hope this special master model can find its way to find a new home in the hands of a professional player. Made with all european tonewood, this violin has influences from Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume’s copy of the Strad Messiah. Specifications: 100% Handmade, 100% hand oil-varnished. Selected Austrian Spruce Top, naturally air dried (over 18 years). Selected Flamed Bosnian Maple Back, Ribs & Scroll, naturally air dried (over 18 years). Maple 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).

This item is normally shipped with the Bricks Pilot Case.
Below is a gallery of photos of this model that has been sold previously.
#Sold Gallery

If you like to order this violin, you can choose from the latest inventory below: Latest Inventory After you have made your choice, just drop me an email and I will guide you for the purchase.

5 Star Opera Workshop Master Level Violin Guarneri/Stradivarius Style [OP 800]

OVH Staff — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 06:41:07 +0000

This is a master violin by my maker Dan Sun, a small workshop in Beijing.

It is oil varnished, and the varnish is made by one of our client-luthier-supplier in Italy. Even we do not know the exact formula. But we are blessed because of its easy availability to us. The tone is nicely balanced on all 4 strings and responsive. With its good projection, this violin is suitable for solo performances.

We used aged Austrian Spruce and Bosnian Maple for this top level violin. This master level violin achieves many highs in terms of tone. A wonderfully warm, mellow tone, and with the sophistication in tone you would find in an old violin. And the trademark balanced tone evident in all Opera violins. This particular violin is a very fine top quality violin. You can tell that the craftmanship is excellent in all ways. I particularly like the peg workmanship.

This violin is a no nonsense oil-varnished violin suitable for most professionals. Antiquated slightly for that fine touch, it is a violin with a lot of charisma. The market value for this violin easily exceeds USD3000.

Aged all European wood, Italian made varnish, German violin making high standards, exquisite Chinese craftmanship. This violin represents the combination of the best.

This violin is available in both Guarneri and Strad models.

Specifications:

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

What’s in the box when I buy this violin?

One violin and one violin case

This item is normally shipped with the Bricks Pilot Case.

Below is a gallery of photos of this model that has been sold previously.

#Sold Gallery

If you like to order this violin, you can choose from the latest inventory below:

After you have made your choice, just drop me an email and I will guide you for the purchase.

5 Star Opera Workshop Master Level Violin Guarneri/Stradivarius Style [OP 700]

OVH Staff — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 06:31:52 +0000

This is a master violin by my maker Dan Sun, a small workshop in Beijing. It is oil varnished, and the varnish is made by one of our client-luthier-supplier in Italy. Even we do not know the exact formula. But we are blessed because of its easy availability to us. The tone is nicely balanced on all 4 strings and responsive. With its good projection, this violin is suitable for solo performances. We used aged Austrian Spruce and Bosnian Maple for this top level violin. This master level violin achieves many highs in terms of tone. A wonderfully warm, mellow tone, and with the sophistication in tone you would find in an old violin. And the trademark balanced tone evident in all Opera violins. This particular violin is a very fine top quality violin. You can tell that the craftmanship is excellent in all ways. I particularly like the peg workmanship. This violin is a no nonsense oil-varnished violin suitable for most professionals. Antiquated slightly for that fine touch, it is a violin with a lot of charisma. The market value for this violin easily exceeds USD3000. Aged all European wood, Italian made varnish, German violin making high standards, exquisite Chinese craftmanship. This violin represents the combination of the best. This violin is available in both Guarneri and Strad models.

Specifications: 100% Handmade, 100% hand oil varnished Selected Austrian Spruce Top, naturally air dried (over 18 years) Selected Bosnian Flamed Maple Back, Ribs & Scroll, naturally air dried (over 18 years) Ebony Fingerboard Hard-carved Ebony pegs, tailpiece and chinrest Genuine Inlaid Purfling What’s in the box when I buy this violin? One violin and one violin case

This item is normally shipped with the Bricks Pilot Case.
Below is a gallery of photos of this model that has been sold previously.


If you like to order this violin, you can choose from the latest inventory below: a After you have made your choice, just drop me an email and I will guide you for the purchase.