Scott Cao Heifetz Violin

The Scott Cao "Heifetz" is modeled after a violin made c. 1742 by Giuseppe Antonio Guarneri, del Gesł (1698-1744). The original instrument is also known as the "ex-David", in honor of the 19th century virtuoso Ferdinand David, who played it in the premiere of Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto. It was later owned by Jascha Heifetz, and was his prefered violin.   

        Spruce top of medium grain. Two-piece maple back with medium flame. Ribs and scroll similar to back. Finished in an oil varnish of a red-brown on a golden ground and antiqued in the style of the original violin. Ebony fingerboard, pegs, tailpiece, and endbutton. Fine-tuner on E string. Aubert Mirecourt bridge. Guarneri-style, ebony chinrest. Handmade in China. Set-up by Southwest Strings.