Il Cremonese 1715 Model Stradivarius Replica Violin Outfit

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History of the Il Cremonese Stradivarius Violin

The Il Cremonese Violin is thought to have been made just over 300 years ago by the great Antonio Stradivari in his workshop based in Piazza San Domenico, Cremona. After his death, the violin made its way around Europe before being purchased by the City of Cremona 224 years later, where it was used in a performance by Giulo Franzetti, who was ravished by the violin's momentous sound quality and projection.

Stunning Tonewoods

The use of maple and spruce is a tried and tested combination used in superior quality violins. This combination produces a focused, powerful sound with plenty of body and tonal warmth, which will only improve over time. The woods are hand selected based on their age and narrowness of grain, before being hand carved for a sound and appearance full of heritage. The distance between the grain affects the resonance of the instrument, with a narrower grain resulting in a more responsive, full bodied and weighted sound with a strong tonal core. The maple back and sides help provide a hard-wearing violin that works with the narrow grain spruce, to provide a unique instrument with incredible response, projection and full tonal body with unlimited potential.

Larsen Virtuoso String Setup

As one of the most unique and highly regarded manufacturers of strings, Larsen has developed the Virtuoso range which has been reviewed as "the new standard for the violin". Designed as a truly innovative synthetic core string with moderate tension, the virtuoso delivers unrivaled projection while providing a strong rich and full bodied tonal core. These strings have been specifically chosen for the Il Cremonese Stradivarius and are professionally fitted to provide maximum playability, as well as allowing the instrument to resonate to its full capability.

LG Chen Carbon Fibre Bow

The LG Chen design uses Carbon Fibre which is much more lightweight and more durable than the traditional wooden bow. This is not only great for beginner instrumentalists who would tire from prolonged playing, but also for professionals who need a virtually indestructible bow. Because these bows are not made from wood, they do not suffer from similar problems such as gradual warping.

LG Chen Bows

Chinese born LG Chen is an extremely reputable and celebrated bow manufacturer who has had work awarded internationally. He has been awarded two Silver medals at recent major bow making competitions, as well as being the recipient of several Certificates of Merit.

Environmentally Friendly

Many wooden bows are made from Pernambuco wood, which comes from trees deep in the Brazilian Amazon. Without the use of wood in these bows, LG Chen bows are doing their bit to prevent deforestation.

Il Cremonese Specifications

Body & Bridge

• Top: Narrow Grain Spruce
• Back: Carved Flamed Maple
• Side and Ribs: Select Maple
• Bridge: High Grade Despiau
• Finish: Russet Brown Finish
• Back Length: 356mm

Neck and Fingerboard

• Neck: Maple
• Fingerboard: Ebony

Hardware

• Tuning Pegs: Hill Model, European Boxwood with White Collar and Pin
• Tailpiece: Hill Model, European Boxwood with white fret
• Top Nut: Ebony
• Chin Rest: Guarneri Model, Boxwood With Hill Barrells
• Strings: Larsen Virtuoso Strings

LG Chen Bow Features/Specifications

• Body Material: Carbon Fibre
• Frog Material: Ebony
• Frog Style: French
• Bow Suitable For : Violin

Negri Classic Case - Exterior Features

• Wooden case
• High quality lock
• Waterproof Cover
• Heavy gauge D-Rings
• Extra strong hardware
• Extra strong subway strap
• Large zippered music pocket
• Five-layer laminate wooden box
• Carrying straps for a backpack system
• Cover made of original nylon material
• Extra screws for a perfect attaching of the cover
• High quality metal parts chrome plated for resistance to corrosion
• Oversized leather handle (for carrying the case with gloves in cold weather)

Interior Features

• 4 high quality two position bow spinners with springs
• Accent trim and highest quality blue velvet interior
• 1 special shoulder rest compartment
• 3 points deep suspension air system
• 1 big accessory compartment
• Violin protective blanket
• Elegant brass pull
• Hygrometer
• Strings tube