Description

Yuan Qin Master “La Cathedrale” Vintage Violin

Stradivari’s 1707 “La Cathedrale” was named according to the Associated Press, for the “majesty of its tone”. Nigel Kennedy played this violin early in his career. In 2002, it was played by Tamaki Kawakubo, who won the International Tchaikovsky Competition that year. When it was auctioned by Sotheby’s in 1984, it fetched a record $483,000 from buyer Michel Scheinin.

Yuan Qin Master Vintage violins are hand-carved from aged-select tone-woods. Wood aesthetic choices based on the original instrument. Spruce top, and maple back. Ribs and scroll similar to back. Finished in spirit varnish, and ground colors inspired by the original. Each violin is shop adjusted by our experienced, in-house (Tucson, AZ) luthiers, to ensure excellent playability.

Instrument Specifications

One-piece back.

Body length: 354mm
Upper bout: 167mm
Lower bout: 207mm.

Fittings:

• Ebony fingerboard
• Fittings vary, Maker’s choice
• Fine French bridge
• Strings vary depending on instrument’s individual character (Evah Pirazzi or Obligato, etc.)