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1. David Rubio, Cambridge, England, 1996. 
Guarneri del Gesu "Rode" 1734 model.
The one piece back of exceptional Bosnian maple has a bold medium flame
descending slightly from right to left. The ribs are of the same wood. The
neck and scroll are of similar wood. The one piece top of exceptional Bavarian
red spruce has an even medium grain becoming wider at the edges. The varnish
is a red brown pine resin oil varnish with special coloring using old recipe
madder lake over a mineral ground. This instrument speaks to the eyes well
before it sings to the ears. The tone is easily produced with the full range
of colors, resonance, balance, and power one would expect from only the very
finest instruments. This instrument earned David membership in the exclusive
Association of European Luthiers. $14,200. SOLD
2. Phillip Achner, Mittenwald, ca. 1780. Typical of the Klotz school. Strikingly figured one piece back of well flamed maple. Dark nut brown varnish. Strength and sweetness of tone conbine with ease of playability. D'Attili appraised. $3500.00
3. Paul Bisch, Paris, ca. 1943. 
Stradivari model. This modern French violin is finely crafted of highly flamed maple back, ribs and neck with a top of very strong grained spruce. The original varnish is dark red brown. The tone is quite powerful. Bisch studied with the finest Parisian makers of the early 20th century. $8500.
4. Pier Luigi Aromatico Fantoni, Cremona, 1998. . Late period Guarneri del Gesu model. The back of two piece highly flamed Italian maple from Lombardia, ribs of the same wood, neck and scroll of similiar wood; two piece top of medium grained Italian red spruce. The varnish is a red brown over a yellow ground. The tone is full, robust and even, with good power. Pier's instruments are outstanding values certain to incresase in value with his future reputation. $5950.00.SOLD
5. Pierre Audinot, Paris, ca. 1929. 
Guarneri pattern. In nearly mint condition, this violin is a fine example of the work of a well respected family of French makers. $15,000.
6. John Sipe, Charlotte, N.C.2001. 
I currently have two instruments by this
prominent American maker. These are antiqued personal model violins, one
with one piece back, the other with two piece back. The tone is very strong
and full. Sipe is recognized for his Presidential Violin Collection. $12,000.00.
7. Joseph Klotz, Mittenwald, ca. 1795. 
Steiner/Amati model. Unlike many instruments from this period, the Klotz has survived with a clear strong voice. It is remarkably well preserved with no major repairs and only the usual amount of wear. This violin in a joy to play! With 1921 certificate from Gittelson & Howard, New York. $12,500.
8.Angelo Sperzaga, Cremona, Italy,1996. 1715 Strad model. Two piece back of medium bold flame descending from the center joint with ribs, neck, and scroll of similar wood. The top of split Italian red spruce of premium quality with medium width prominent grain. The varnish is applied in an antique manner with a golden light red-brown color. The tone is bold, clear, free, and exceptionally resonant but with a bit more tenor quality. $5,950.SOLD
9.Leon Bernardel, Paris ca. 1899. 
Guarneri pattern. This excellent solo instrument is in nearly perfect condition. The tone is full and powerful. Beautifully constructed with a two piece back of highly flamed maple with matching ribs and scroll. The top is spruce, fine grain becoming slightly wider at the flanks. The varnish is a rich golden red brown. D'Attili certified. $12,000.
10.Andrea Cortese, Genoa, ca. 1935. 
A pupil of Cesare Gandi and admirer of Pressenda, Cortese established in Genoa in 1920, moving to Milan in 1940. Crafted of beautifully flamed maple and fine even grained spruce, this violin is varnished with a rich red-brown over yellow ground. The tone is full and powerful, suitable for the professional solo or chamber player. With D'Attili certificate. $15,000.
11. Stefano Conia, Cremona, 1996. 
Copy of Guarneri "Il Giovanni". Two piece back, ribs and scroll of Bosnian maple, top of Italian red spruce. Antiqued red/brown varnish. "Stefanino" is the son of the Cremonese master luthier Stefano Conia. $6500.
12. C. Cai, Shanghai 1999. One of the best of the master made Chinese violins. The highly flamed maple and even, tight grained spruce are tastefully antiqued. The ebony fittings are elegantly hand carved. $2900.
13. "Andreas Eastman" 
This line of violins is one of the best values on the market today. Made in Beijing, they come in all sizes and have been highly acclaimed by Strings Magazine as "A Definitive Favorite" (see Strings, No. 96, August/September 2001). The wood is well aged and the craftsmanship is excellent. The dark brown varnish produces a stunning appearance and the tone is full, rich and penetrating. These are individually chosen and setup with Dominant strings and your choice of boxwood or Wittner Ultra tailpiece. Unbelievably priced at $960.00.
14. 3/4 VIOLIN: Labled "copie de Antonius Stradivarius...", German, ca. 1900. Very good small instrument for the advanced student. Set up by Reunning. $1200.00.
15. 3/4 VIOLIN: "Williams Violin", China, 1995. Highly flamed maple back, ribs and scroll. Attractive medium brown varnish. Excellent tone. Regular price: $795.00. SALE: $595.00.
16. 3/4 VIOLIN: "Medio Fino", Mirecourt, ca. 1920. Although rather plain, the Medio Fino instruments are respected for their tonal qualities. $750.00
17. 3/4 VIOLIN: Marc Laberte, Mirecourt, ca. 1950. Well made French commercial instrument. $650.00
18. ½ VIOLIN: labled :"Joseph Guarnerius...", German, ca. 1920. Exceptional small violin with unusually good projection. $650.00 SOLD
19. 1/4 VIOLIN: labled "Made expressly for Dan Lawrence String Instruments, Kansas City, 1996". Superbly crafted small Chinese instrument shows great attention to detail in every aspect of construction. Huge tone! $650.00.
20. 1/4 VIOLIN: Scott Cao, China, 1995. Highly flamed maple back and ribs, pretty red brown varnish. Retail $725.00, SALE: $495.00.
Note: Suzuki violins are stocked in all sizes.
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