Model inspired by Gaetano Sgarabotto
One of our all-time favorite models for crafting violins is an adaptation of a 20th-century violin created by this renowned master.
Crafted with a deep longing to honor the masters of the 20th century and a desire to explore antique-style instruments, this model emerged. Within the vast range of instruments from this era you find a mesmerizing variety of patinas, from pristine to gracefully aged. And with this model we seek to replicate just that.
The tonal quality of this violin has consistently amazed us since its inception. We consider ourselves fortunate to have crafted numerous violins that possess exceptional responsiveness, accompanying talented musicians in their musical pursuits. We are committed to building upon these achievements for many years to come.
Calerno 2022
Laura 2019
Elba 2023
Tellaro 2023
Info
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We mainly use Balcan maple and Italian spruce wood when crafting our instruments.
Working by commission if requested we will do our utmost to find a piece of wood that is to your liking. -
The sound is rich and very well calibrated from string to string.
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The varnish is oil based and has a rich amber tone. This copy has an ‘antique style’ varnish and we have thus replicated each tiny damage and patina in the original.
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Back Length 352 mm
Upper Bout 164 mm
Center Bout 110 mm
Lower Bout 201 mm
String Length 327 mmIt has slender shoulders which eases playing in the higher positions.
The neck is grafted to accomodate for the average musician but if you decide to commission this violin, this is one of the many parts we can customize to fit your preferences.
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If you decide to commission this model there are many ways in which we can personalize a violin just for you. Firstly if you decide to follow the construction from start to finish you can get to pick the set of wood from our selection you like and if you have particular desires in regards to materials we will do our utmost to accomodate your wishes.
If you have special ergonomic needs when it comes to neck shape, string length, set-up ecc. those are also things we can figure out together.
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Born in 1878 in Vicenza he began his career as self taught before moving to Milan where he worked for famous makers such as Riccardo Antoniazzi and Leandro Bisiach. This was the generation of makers who revived Italian violin making.
In 1926 he moved to Parma and was eventually given the opportunity to open his own violin making school here, the first of its kind in Italy. Here he passed on his skills to a number of talented makers here amongst his son Pietro who also became a renowned violin making master in his own right.
Gaetano Sgarabotto both made new instruments as well as copies of famous instruments. His main inspiration was Antonio Stradivari and Nicolò Amati.
