Ivan Stankov 2007 #2, Guarneri "Canon"

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* Instrument had not received setup at time of photos. Setup, strings, chinrest, etc is included.

This magnificent instrument is made after the famous "Canon" violin by Giuseppe Guarnerius del Gesu from 1742.

The genuine Guarneri violin was the favorite instrument of Niccolo Paganini, one of the greatest violin virtuosi of all times. Paganini named the violin "Il Cannone" (the Canon) for its prodigious sound. He bequeathed the violin to his native city of Genoa (Italy), where it still resides.

Stankov uses traditional Italian methods of construction, and select well-seasoned European spruce and Balkans maple tone wood.

The violin is finished with premium-quality pine-resin oil varnish skillfully brushed over a special coat of mineral ground following the method of England's David Rubio. Rubio developed this advanced varnishing technique after many years of studying the genuine violins of Giuseppe Guarneri and Antonio Stradivari.

The finish of this violin features a gorgeous warm golden-reddish color of a stunning transparency and incredible optical depth. The instrument has a gorgeous one-piece back carved from a slab-cut European maple with a truly unique flame pattern.

Stankov only makes two "crazy back" violins per year and they sell within days of becoming available. (They are also available by special order: contact us)

The warm, deep, clear, yet powerful tone is rich in nuances and beautiful ringing overtones making this violin a true solo instrument to be greatly appreciated by professional musicians.

The violin is equipped with fine hand carved boxwood fittings and Evah Pirazzi strings. It is branded on the inside and accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity from the maker.

Our price includes free shipping and free deluxe, velvet lined oblong case with hygrometer, string tube, etc. Take out on trial.

SOLD to Customer in Seattle, WA but others available

We now include shipping to US and Canada [returned instruments from trials: buyer pays shipping].

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About our Violins

All our violins have been carefully selected for their strong, clear tone and are luthier set up, including new bridge, soundpost and strings. Most used instruments have been upgraded with quality matching pegs, end button, tailpiece and chinrest.

Trades are considered towards the purchase price. Other instruments can be located and brought in upon request.

Regarding the authenticity of instrument labels, it is a tricky business to prove authenticity of instruments even for the finest luthiers. Sometimes the counterfeits can be finer than the originals! Therefore I regret that I cannot ensure the authenticity of used instruments unless they come with a certificate.

All instruments are sold as-is. An exception is with instruments with repaired cracks which open up, in which case we would have it repaired for you.

Trials

Trials are welcome in our shop (Salmon Arm, BC) or for 14 days in your home. More info

Orders

Place your order by email info@fiddleheads.ca . We accept Paypal for easy online payments.

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