Guarneri del Gesu Plowden Copy
Monica Fortin, Melina Polizzi, Meike Appeurle, 2022

This special project violin from the 3 violin makers Monica Fortin, Melina Polizzi, and Meike Appeurle is a stunning copy of the renowned ‘Plowden’ violin made by Guarneri del Gesu.

These three fine makers have been making the occasional instrument together since 2017 and the result is always exceptional.

'Plowden' copy Fortin, Polizzi, Appeurle 2022

Monica Fortin, 2021 Andrea Guarneri Model

Andrea Guarneri Model
Monica Fortin, 2021

This beautiful violin is an interpretation of a violin originally built by Andrea Guarneri. While it is a smaller pattern this violin has a warm sound with lots of focus and power.

A truly magnificent and unique instrument built to inspire whomever plays it.

Guarneri del Gesu Model
Monica Fortin, 2019

This Guarneri model violin by Monica Fortin is based on the Vieuxtemps del Gesu played now by Anne Akiko Meyers.

It is strikingly easy to play with focus, depth, and the quality of an old violin.

Monica Fortin, 2019 Guarneri del Gesu Model

Philippe Girardin 1702 Stradivari Model

Stradivari Model
Philippe Girardin, 2015

Made in 2015, this Stradivari model violin is based on the 1702 Stradivari that was played by David Oistrakh, the ‘Conte de Fontana’.

This particular violin has a rich lower register with a high end that sings and project particularly well in a large space.

Guarneri del Gesu Model
Philippe Girardin, 2010

Made for the Ole Bull exhibition in 2010, this violin is a faithful copy of the original 1744 Guarneri played by one of the most prominent violinists of all time. A beautiful example that boasts a huge, full, and focused sound.

Philippe Girardin copy of a 1744 Guarneri del Gesu

R & A Gagliano c.1839

Raffaele & Antonio Gagliano c.1839

Raffaele & Antonio were the sons of Giovanni Gagliano and worked in Naples in the beginning of the 19th century.

This violin is in it’s original state with a period neck and period bass bar.