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This replica is truly stunning, showcasing Bingen's exceptional craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile faithfully replicating the aesthetic qualities of the original, Bingen ensured that the replica also captures the resonant and nuanced sound characteristics that define the Calcanius violin, making it a remarkable instrument both visually and acoustically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only discernible difference between the replica and the original is the age factor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Bingen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49393361551653,"sku":"CALCANIUS1750","price":22000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/1383\/2741\/files\/BingenCalcanius17505.jpg?v=1771530331"},{"product_id":"peter-bingen-huberman-violin","title":"Peter Bingen Huberman Violin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Huberman violin, along with its fascinating history, is an outstanding Stradivari violin currently played by Joshua Bell. This violin has been stolen twice from its owner, the child prodigy Bronisław Huberman. Therefore, in addition to its remarkable sound and craftsmanship, it is distinguished by its remarkable history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2018, Peter Bingen, one of our esteemed local violin makers, created a replica of this violin. This beautiful instrument possesses a powerful, projecting, and sweet sound, making it ideal for professional violinists seeking to secure positions in orchestras or perform as soloists.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Bingen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49393362174245,"sku":"HUBERMAN18","price":20000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/1383\/2741\/files\/Bingen20185.jpg?v=1771530115"},{"product_id":"consignment-angela-spertzaga-violin","title":"Consignment Angelo Spertzaga Violin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite violin was crafted in 1998 by Angelo Spertzaga, a renowned Cremonese violin maker and award winner. The instrument boasts a clear and pure varnish that is particularly attractive. Spertzaga's exceptional skills and techniques in creating unique varnishes have earned him a long-standing position teaching Laboratory and Varnishing at the International School of Violinmaking in Cremona.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis instrument was previously in the hands of a professional violinist and a friend of our shop. It is currently available on consignment for another fortunate player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis violin is an excellent choice for professionals seeking a bright and rich sound, and it is well-suited for orchestral and ensemble settings, as well as solo repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Angela Spertzaga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50170259538213,"sku":"ANGELO-CONSIGNMENT|||ISI1506","price":15000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/1383\/2741\/files\/Consignment-Angela-Spertzaga-Violin-1.jpg?v=1751570216"},{"product_id":"consignment-roth-gagliano","title":"SOLD OUT - Roth Gagliano Violin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Roth brand has been renowned for its sustained quality in violins for many years. Founded by Ernst Heinrich Roth in 1902, the company's workshop was located in Markneukirchen. The Roth family produced reproductions of nearly 14 different patterns, including classic models such as Stradivari, Guarneri, and Amati.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular violin is a reproduction of the Alessandro Gagliano model, originally made in Naples in 1720. The violin's remarkable aesthetic features a high-contrast varnish with deep brown and purple-brown hues on the F-holes and C-bouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts brilliant and powerful sound makes it an excellent choice for aspiring professional musicians seeking an instrument that can support them in their musical journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roth Gagliano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50259421528357,"sku":"ROTH-G1926","price":11051.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/1383\/2741\/files\/Consignment-Roth-Gagliano-Violin-1.jpg?v=1743707050"},{"product_id":"brad-janzen-saskatoon-2018","title":"Brad Janzen Saskatoon 2018 Violin","description":"\u003cdiv data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(33, 33, 33)\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eBorn and raised in Saskatchewan Canada, Brad attended the Violin Making School of America in Salt Lake City, Utah and graduated in 1994. Upon graduation Brad worked in shops in Montreal and Toronto while also returning home to Saskatchewan for periods of time where he would concentrate on making his own instruments. Mostly antiqued, his instruments are made in the style and spirit of the old Italian masters, rather than making copies of a particular violin, viola or cello. Janzen also spent time in Peru working with the string community there. Brad now lives in Ottawa Canada, working in repair and restoration as well as making his own instruments. Brad's instruments are being played by students and professional string players across Canada and the United States as well as South America. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(33, 33, 33)\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(33, 33, 33)\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eThis violin, made in 2018, is a testament to his craftsmanship. With a golden-blonde varnish and tasteful antiquing, this instrument gives you the sense of older violin making. It carries a soaring and powerful sound, with a level of sweetness that allows the violin to sing, fitting for very advanced and professional players.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paul A Schmitt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51994649788709,"sku":"BRADJANZEN","price":13000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/1383\/2741\/files\/BradJanzen1_750b38e2-f44b-46b7-b1e2-37bca7ff2347.jpg?v=1771353695"},{"product_id":"william-robert-scott-2010-violin","title":"William Robert Scott 2010 Violin","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eThis violin, made in 2010 by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWilliam Robert Scott\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is modeled after the celebrated 1742 “Benno Rabinof” violin by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGiuseppe Guarneri del Gesù\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The original instrument is historically associated with the violinist Benno Rabinof and has been played in more recent times by violinists such as \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLiza Ferschtman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. According to the maker, the original violin was at one time in the Twin Cities and was loaned to and played for several years by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSteven Copes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, concertmaster of the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSaint Paul Chamber Orchestra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eWilliam Robert Scott is a respected violin maker based in the Twin Cities. He founded Scott Violins in 1985 and has more than four decades of experience in making and restoring fine stringed instruments. His work has received significant recognition at competitions organized by the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eViolin Society of America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where he has earned multiple Gold and Silver Medals for tone and workmanship as well as numerous Certificates of Merit. In 2006 he achieved \u003cem data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003eHors Concours\u003c\/em\u003e status, a distinction awarded to makers who have earned multiple gold medals at VSA competitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003eScott trained in the mid-1980s at the renowned Los Angeles workshop of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHans Weisshaar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where he gained valuable experience studying and restoring important historical instruments. Today his instruments are played by professional musicians across the United States and are appreciated for their craftsmanship, tonal depth, and reliability in both chamber and orchestral settings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul A. 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The original instrument is among the best-known violins by del Gesù and was famously played by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eYehudi Menuhin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Instruments modeled after this example are valued for their depth of tone and strong projection, characteristics often associated with del Gesù’s work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1262\" data-start=\"694\"\u003eWilliam Robert Scott is a violin maker based in the Twin Cities. He founded Scott Violins in 1985 and has more than four decades of experience building and restoring fine stringed instruments. His work has received significant recognition at competitions organized by the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eViolin Society of America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where he has earned multiple Gold and Silver Medals for tone and workmanship along with numerous Certificates of Merit. 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