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Petko Petkov 2009 #1, Guarneri "Lafont"Click on images to enlargeBack to Collector's Violins - Back to New Violins
Bulgarian master maker Petko Petkov crafts violins in the traditional Italian style. This striking instrument is made after the famous "Lafont" violin by Giuseppe Guarnerius del Gesu 1735. The genuine Lafont violin was the violin of choice by virtuoso Nigel Kennedy. This tribute to the Lafont violin was handcrafted for a participation in the Eufonia 2009 Competition in Sofia, Bulgaria. We are very proud to announce that it earned 19th place of 50 instruments in the professional class. The instrument was crafted from select well-seasoned European spruce and Balkan maple tone wood. The non-antiqued, "modern" finish of this violin features a stunning deep orange-red which is evenly coloured (no antiquing or light/dark patches). The result is a pristine and immaculate piece. The violin has a gorgeous one-piece back carved from a slab-cut European maple with high flame. The plate was cut at a subtle angle and further indicates the creative artistry of this maker. [Click on photos for closeups) The powerful and crisp tone is teeming with nuance and colour. This is a fine solo instrument to be best appreciated by professional or serious amateur musicians. The violin is equipped with fine Eurpean hand-carved luxurious pernambuco fittings and Evah Pirazzi strings. It is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity from the maker. Our price includes free shipping and free deluxe, velvet-lined oblong professional level case with hygrometer, string tube, etc. Take out on trial. SALE $4890 USD/CAD and Free Shipping (Price set by the maker)
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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
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