The Makers:

Daniel Arlig studied double bass performance at the New England Conservatory of Music before pursuing formal training in string instrument repair and violin making. In 2000, he graduated with honors in String Instrument Repair from Minnesota State College Southeast under the direction of Lisbeth Nelson-Butler. He later earned a degree in Violin Making and Restoration from the North Bennet Street School, completing the three-year program in two years while studying with Kevin Kelly, David Polstein, and Thomas Hummel. Daniel received an Honorable Mention in the 2012 Art of Sound Violin Making Competition.

Appearance:

This violin is beautifully covers with vibrant dark red-brown varnish, with broad flamed one-piece back.

Sound & Feel:

It produces a robust, colorful, and nuanced sound combined with ease of articulation and response.

Materials:

Belly: Spruce, Two-Piece

Back: Maple, One-Piece

Specs:

Back length: 35.5 cm

String length: 32.6 cm