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Early Instruments


We have the following early instruments on display at Givens Violins.

Early Instruments

Violins

  • Marquis Del'Air, Mirecourt (price: $3000.00)
    Front view of Violin: Marquis Del'Air, Mirecourt Back view of Violin: Marquis Del'Air, Mirecourt View of scroll for Violin: Marquis Del'Air, Mirecourt
  • This violin was crafted in Beijing and varnished at the shop of Jay Ifshin in El Cerrito, California. It was set up for Baroque playing in the workshop of master instrument restorer Andrew Dipper. The transformative process included resetting the neck angle, reconfiguring the fingerboard, and setting up the instrument entirely with uniquely-Baroque fittings. The exquisite bridge was completely hand-carved from scratch and fitted perfectly to the violin. The instrument has a clear, pure sound and speaks with great ease. It is perfect for anybody who is looking for a beautiful Baroque sound in a modern, pristinely-crafted violin.
    Front view of Violin: Jay Haide "Balestieri", El Cerrito 2011 Back view of Violin: Jay Haide "Balestieri", El Cerrito 2011 View of scroll for Violin: Jay Haide "Balestieri", El Cerrito 2011
  • This violin was crafted in Beijing and varnished at the shop of Jay Ifshin in El Cerrito, California. It was set up for Baroque playing in the workshop of master instrument restorer Andrew Dipper. The transformative process included resetting the neck angle, reconfiguring the fingerboard, and setting up the instrument entirely with uniquely-Baroque fittings. The exquisite bridge was completely hand-carved from scratch and fitted perfectly to the violin. The instrument has a clear, pure sound and speaks with great ease. It is perfect for anybody who is looking for a beautiful Baroque sound in a modern, pristinely-crafted violin.
    Front view of Violin: Jay Haide "Guarneri", El Cerrito, 2009 Back view of Violin: Jay Haide "Guarneri", El Cerrito, 2009 View of scroll for Violin: Jay Haide "Guarneri", El Cerrito, 2009
  • "Pfretzschner"
    Front view of Violin: "Pfretzschner" Back view of Violin: "Pfretzschner" View of scroll for Violin: "Pfretzschner"
  • Nicholas Duclos, Madrid 1751
    Front view of Violin: Nicholas Duclos, Madrid 1751 Back view of Violin: Nicholas Duclos, Madrid 1751 View of scroll for Violin: Nicholas Duclos, Madrid 1751
  • LeCavalle, Bezier c. 1850

Violin Bows

  • Baroque, Imported (price: $500.00)
    View of tip, Baroque, Imported View of frog, Violin Bow: Baroque, Imported
  • Baroque, Imported (price: $500.00)
    View of tip, Baroque, Imported View of frog, Violin Bow: Baroque, Imported
  • Andrew Dipper Transitional Tourte FX Model
    View of tip, Andrew Dipper Transitional Tourte FX Model View of frog, Violin Bow: Andrew Dipper Transitional Tourte FX Model
  • Baroque, Andrew Dipper
    View of tip, Baroque, Andrew Dipper View of frog, Violin Bow: Baroque, Andrew Dipper
  • Baroque, Andrew Dipper
    View of tip, Baroque, Andrew Dipper View of frog, Violin Bow: Baroque, Andrew Dipper
  • Baroque, Andrew Dipper French 1760, Snakewood
    View of tip, Baroque, Andrew Dipper French 1760, Snakewood View of frog, Violin Bow: Baroque, Andrew Dipper French 1760, Snakewood
  • Transitional Del Picchia, Dipper Shop
    View of tip, Transitional Del Picchia, Dipper Shop View of frog, Violin Bow: Transitional Del Picchia, Dipper Shop
  • Transitional Dodd Family
    View of tip, Transitional Dodd Family View of frog, Violin Bow: Transitional Dodd Family

Violas

  • Made by Andrew Dipper for the 2008 exhibit of former instructors at the International Violin Making School in Cremona, Italy, using the patterns and molds left by Antonio Stradivari in his workshop. These patterns and molds are now displayed in the Museo Civica of Cremona.
    Front view of Viola: D'Amore, Andrew Dipper, Mpls. 2008, Stradivari Copy Back view of Viola: D'Amore, Andrew Dipper, Mpls. 2008, Stradivari Copy View of scroll for Viola: D'Amore, Andrew Dipper, Mpls. 2008, Stradivari Copy

Viola Bows

  • Andrew Dipper Viola d'Amore
    View of tip, Andrew Dipper Viola d'Amore View of frog, Viola Bow: Andrew Dipper Viola d'Amore

Cello Bows

  • Andrew Dipper, Tourte Model with Pointille Work
    View of tip, Andrew Dipper, Tourte Model with Pointille Work View of frog, Cello Bow: Andrew Dipper, Tourte Model with Pointille Work
  • Baroque, Andrew Dipper
    View of tip, Baroque, Andrew Dipper View of frog, Cello Bow: Baroque, Andrew Dipper