Ian Greig

An interpretation of 

“Il Cannone” by Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù, Cremona 1742

VI011 4/4 Only

The most famous violin in the world. It was given to the young Paganini by General Pino and remained Paganini’s only concert instrument for the rest of his life.

Handmade and hand varnished violin.
One or Two piece back in selected highly figured maple with matching ribs and scroll; table in two pieces of selected spruce of narrow grain. Hand applied varnish with an antiqued aspect.

Rosewood pegs with Paris eye, matching tailpiece and chinrest.
Fitted French Despiau bridge and fitted high quality sound post.

‘this instrument is a dream to play...I recommend this instrument to Conservatoire level students and professionals alike.’

Erica Nockalls BMus (Hons)

£1310.00

An interpretation of

'The Cessol' by Antonio Stradivari,Cremona 1716.

VI004 4/4 Only

Made during Stradivari’s “Golden Period”, this violin is one of the Great Master’s finest instruments. Described by the Hills as “a superb example in every aspect, and quite of the character we should expect.”

Handmade and hand varnished violin.
Two piece back in selected highly figured maple with matching ribs and scroll; table in two pieces of selected spruce of narrow grain. Hand applied varnish with an antiqued aspect.
Rosewood pegs with Paris eye, matching tailpiece and chinrest.

Fitted French Despiau bridge and fitted high quality sound post.

Strings available separately.

“I would recommend these instruments to fellow professionals and my students, as this degree of quality is simply not available at a comparable price.”





£1310.00

An interpretation of

Carlo Bergonzi 1736 Violin.

VI021 2 Piece Back
VI022 1 piece Back (Illustrated)
Available Size: 4/4 Only

Strings available separately.

Carlo Bergonzi’s instruments are extremely rare and rank just behind Stradivari and Guarneri in significance. Little is known of Bergonzi’s life but elements of both of the great masters can be identified in his work as well as evidence showing a connection with the Rugeri family.

Handmade and hand varnished violin.

Available in One or Two piece back in selected highly figured maple with matching ribs and scroll; table in two pieces of selected spruce of narrow grain.

Hand applied varnish with an antiqued aspect.

Rosewood pegs with Paris eye, matching tailpiece and chinrest.

Fitted French Despiau bridge and fitted high quality sound post.

£1670.00

 

Call Ian in Banchory 01330 820596 or 07816089501