FINE ITALIAN AMERICAN VIOLIN - GREAT FOR CHAMBER MUSIC GIOVANNI. GAMMUTO 2005 - LISTEN TO AUDIO CLIP Start Price USD 3,100.00 Current Price USD 3,100.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, August 23, 2008 End Time Saturday, August 30, 2008 Location Norristown, Pennsylvania See more about 'FINE ITALIAN AMERICAN VIOLIN - GREAT FOR CHAMBER MUSIC' Description   Giovanni GammutoMaker, Restorer, and Dealer of Fine Violins, Violas and Cellos.Instrument SpecificationsInterior Label Reads: Giovanni Gammuto, IHS, Fecit Philadelphia, Anno 2005, Maker's Signature.Physical Dimensions: Back  Length 355 mm,  Upper Bout 170 mm,  Center Bout 115 mm, Lower Bout 210 mm.Model: Professional Grade, Suited for Chamber MusicSize / Condition: Full / New.Top: Aged 75 Year Old Italian Spruce, Tight Grain.Back:  Two-Piece Bosnian  Maple Pattern with 2 Cremonese Ebony Positioning Pins.Sides & Scroll:  Matching Bosnian  Maple.Sealer Coat:  Golden Gamboge.Finish:  Medium  Maple Tinted Varnish with Antiqued Glaze to Simulate Age.Fingerboard:  High Quality African Ebony.Purfling: Ebony Double Line Inlay.Bee Sting Corners: Traditional Italian Shape.Bridge: French Aubert Deluxe.Fittings:  Lightweight Boxwood with Ivory Pin and Collar Accents, and Guarneri Style Chin Rest.Strings:  Professional - G, D, A Vision Titanium Soloist with Obligato Gold E.Certificate of Authenticity: Issued with  Instrument.   Tone Quality The sound is just what one would expect from a hand-crafted instrument made from the very best, aged materials available. It is rounded, clear, focused, and rich in overtones... big, deep and warm in the lower register. The upper register is clean, open, and refined… with a beautiful soprano voice. Superb dynamics with excellent bow response. The projection of the instrument will satisfy the most demanding player.Audio Player Sound Clip Available Below.   The violin will be shipped in a new padded Cordura case, and professionally packed in a shipping box for added protection.Important Note: If you are new to eBay and have no purchase history, contact me prior to bidding. Visit jgammuto.com to learn more about my instruments.   On Jul-17-08 at 16:53:16 PDT, seller added the following information:  Having trouble? Click here.RequiresMicrosoft Windows Media Player 9.0 or above.ISNW_AP Place a Bid!