Violin maker's blog

This is the small "Ladies Size", or 7/8 ths, violin that I have been making. This follows several requests for a smaller violin. The back length is 348m. The model has proportionally reduced stop and string lengths, together with a slightly narrower and less deep neck, making for ease of playing for those with smaller or less flexible hands. The volume of the finished violin should be very little different from standard size violins. Indeed several famous del Gesu Guarneri violins are only 350mm back length.

 The wood for this violin is split alpine spruce of the very best quality; It is both light and stiff - ideal for fiddle fronts. The back is some stunning Romanian Maple I have had stored for some years.
This violin should be ready in about a month's time, and is currently available.