CREMONESE Stradivarius 16" VIOLA #2753 (50yr Spruce) Start Price USD 850.00 Current Price USD 850.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, October 03, 2008 End Time Sunday, October 26, 2008 Location Shanghai See more about 'CREMONESE Stradivarius 16" VIOLA #2753 (50yr Spruce)' Description You are looking at a viola from one of 8 workshops that I represent. Visit my shop to see a lot more selections. You won't be disappointed. :)   Don't like to bid? Check to see if you can buy this item now!   I am the supplier for the above violin brand. Visit my shop to see more selections. I take photos below so you can see the actual violin you will be buying. Description This viola comes from my Opera fine violin/viola series. The maker is Dan Sun, a small workshop in Beijing. After the violins are created, many buyers asked me for a viola version. So this is the fruit of your requests! (keep them coming). TO START, it is an 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. This particular instrument is a very fine top quality viola. You can tell that the craftmanship is excellent in all ways. I particularly like the peg workmanship. This viola is a no nonsense oil-varnished viola suitable for most professionals. Antiquated slightly for that fine touch, it is a violin with a lot of charisma. In old China, many houses are torned down to make way for new construction and the spruce that is used on these torned down houses can be used for making violins/violas. We're lucky to acquire some of these very special aged wood, each of at least 50 years old, to be used to make one of our best models. Below are some feedbacks from those who have bought from me.     I have many repeat buyers. So bid with confidence. Features 100% Handmade, 100% hand oil-varnished Selected Seasoned Spruce Top, naturally air dried (over 50 years) Selected Seasoned Flamed Maple Back, Ribs & Scroll, naturally air dried (over 12 years) Ebony Fingerboard Hard-carved Ebony pegs, tailpiece and chinrest Genuine Inlaid Purfling Protective Viola Case BELOW ARE ACTUAL PHOTOS OF PRODUCT. I hope these photos are displayed correctly on your monitor. Note some monitors may differ. No colour correction is done to processed these images. (TIP: If the images do not load properly, right-click on it and click "Show Picture") PRO Rated. Varnished after the "Cremonese" Violin 1715 is one of Stradivari's greatest masterpieces. This is a viola version. German taught violin making skills. Italian varnish. Chinese craftsmanship.   I have 14 days money back guarantee. If you like instruments from small workshops... "I am a violin trader and I come from Singapore. I work with small chinese violin/bow workshops. Currently, I represent an Alliance of Small Violin & Bow Makers. If you like instruments from small workshops, then maybe the violins/bows I supply will suit you. These violins/bows are made by one maker from beginning till the end. I take great pride in my work and I expect nothing short of good quality from the violins I choose. For resellers and violin teachers, I welcome you to discuss wholesale after you sample my violins/bows from ebay. I have various luthiers with unique styles in their violin and bow making techniques. At ebay, I show mainly one luthier's work. I cannot offer very high volume as these are made in small workshops and not large factories. But I can offer a good selection of different luthier's work. Thanks for reading and happy bidding."     Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!