Raymond Melanson has won multiple medals and awards at the Violin Society of America’s International Violinmaking Competition as well as at other prestigious competitions nationwide. A master maker for over 30 years, Melanson crafted this violin in 2002. It offers ease of response, a crisp tone, and evenness across all strings. It also produces depth and richness from the lower strings and a singing quality in the higher register. With a gorgeous two-piece back with flames descending from left to right and a rich red-brown varnish, this would be an ideal instrument for the serious and professional violinist.