The Maker:

Charles Jacquot (b. 1804, Mirecourt; d.1880, Paris) first apprenticed in his hometown of Mirecourt in 1819, before relocating to Nancy in 1823 to establish his own luthier business in 1827.

Appearance:

Jacquot based his violins on the classic work of Stradivari, Guarneri, and Maggini   The label reads “Charles Jacquot a Nancy, Rue de la Poissonnerie” with notations of the awards he received. The violin is branded internally on the back in all four corners with the name Jacquot-Nancy. It has a gorgeous caramel brown varnish and one piece back.

Sound & Feel:

Playing the violin is an incredible experience.  The violin is powerful, richly colored, velvety, expressive, and deeply satisfying.  This lovely violin allows the player to explore a vast array of technical possibilities, dynamics, and immediate response.  The serious or professional player will discover a powerful violin for orchestral, solo, and chamber work.

Materials:

Belly: Spruce, Two-piece

Back: Maple, One-piece

Specs:

Back Length: 36.0 cm

String Length: 32.9 cm