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A subtle texture in the tonal quality contributes to its unique voicing and character. The instrument speaks easily to the player’s touch, offering clarity and immediacy of response. A fine example of work rooted in the Cremonese tradition, this violin will be displayed in the La Forma del Suono Exhibition in early 2026.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeeJae Choi\u003c\/strong\u003e is an emerging luthier currently studying violin making at the Istituto Stradivari in Cremona, Italy. In 2024, HeeJae was awarded First Prize at the Violinmaking Competition for Young Luthiers in Pisogne, Italy, recognizing both technical skill and artistic craftsmanship. Dedicated to continual growth, HeeJae has further developed expertise through hands-on training in a variety of violin workshops, including the LA Violin Shop. Through a strong foundation in traditional Cremonese methods and workshop experience, HeeJae is committed to the art of violin making and repair.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaker: HeeJae Choi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Cremona, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2024 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      Body Length: 356mm\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e      Upper Bout: 167mm\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e      Middle Bout: 112mm\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e      Lower Bout: 206mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCertification: LAVS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKU: P1122-AM-C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLevel: Professional\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Consignment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46240648724642,"sku":"P1122-AL-Ci380","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0486\/7443\/9330\/files\/Violin_by_HeeJae_Choi_Cremona_2024_front_2400x2400_a4f85745-e161-4402-8144-b80f949bb5c1.jpg?v=1761773295"},{"product_id":"violin-by-jake-jiwon-han-los-angeles-2025","title":"Violin by Jake Jiwon Han P1129, Los Angeles 2025","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWell-Balanced Tone with Power \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis violin offers an open, resonant tone with a warm, woodsy character in its middle registers. The lower register is strong and bright, providing a solid foundation, while the upper registers are clear and brilliant—a hallmark of this maker’s distinctive style. Notes sustain beautifully, allowing for expressive phrasing and effortless projection. Versatile and responsive, this instrument is an excellent choice for advancing musicians seeking to refine their artistry and take the next step toward a professional career.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJake\u003c\/strong\u003e (Jiwon) \u003cstrong\u003eHan\u003c\/strong\u003e is Head Luthier at Los Angeles Violin Shop, joining in 2015 and specializes in acoustical adjustment, and restoration of fine instruments. His\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eaward-winning violins are sought by professional and advanced players for their nuanced sound. Jake has received multiple honors from the Violin Society of America, including the 2022 Silver Medal for Tone (Violin) and certificates for tone (Viola 2022, Violin 2018). His instruments are highly regarded and widely used by professionals. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Jake Jiwon Han \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion: Los Angeles, U. S. 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Its overall character leans toward brightness: the upper registers speak with exceptional clarity, while the middle and lower registers gain added complexity and richness, all without sacrificing brilliance. The sound texture is smooth with a strong, ringing resonance that naturally activates and enhances the sound of nearby instruments. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMin Sung Kim, born in 1971 in Nonsan, South Korea. He trained in Salt Lake City with Peter Paul Prier and later moved to Italy, graduating in 2003 from IPIALL in Cremona under Primo Pistoni and Alessandro Voltini. He has since worked in his own Cremona workshop near Piazza Risorgimento. His cellos have earned international recognition, including medals and distinctions at the Cremona Triennale, VSA competitions, Pisogne National Competitions, the Manchester Cello Competition, and the China International Violin Making Competition, particularly for tone, workmanship, and setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMaker: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMin Sung Kim \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCremona, Italy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Body Length: \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e408mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Upper Bout: \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e197.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Middle Bout: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e136mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Lower Bout: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e248mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertification: LAVS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKU: P2019-CM-C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel: Professional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Consignment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46244050501794,"sku":"P2019-CM-Ci305","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0486\/7443\/9330\/files\/Viola_by_Min_Sung_Kim_Cremona_2021_16_front_2400x2400_20250227173231_c4554180-74c1-4967-b716-21b2e479cb7a.jpg?v=1761852701"},{"product_id":"cello-by-dongpil-im-cremona-2022","title":"Cello by Dongpil Im, Cremona 2022","description":"This luthier-made cello has a particularly clear sound with a strong ringing quality—attributes often sought after by soloists. 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His violin making career began in 2005 at the International Stradivari Violin Making School of Cremona. He studied under the guidance of the Maestro Liutaio Massimo Negroni for five years. After acquiring his diploma, he built deep knowledge and skills on violin making, and laid the bases for violin repair under Sung Hyun Park and Michele Dobner. Park opened his own workshop in Cremona, Italia in 2015. His instruments are played by professional musicians, amateurs, and music students worldwide. He has won numerous high-level awards in Europe's finest violinmaking competitions in 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, amd 2018 for his violins, violas, and cellos. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJihwan Park\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCremona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Italy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Body Length: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e746.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Upper Bout: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e357mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Middle Bout: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e249mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Lower Bout: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e445.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertification: LAVS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKU: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP3006-DL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel: Professional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"LA Violin Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46244151263394,"sku":"P3006-DL","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0486\/7443\/9330\/files\/Jihwan_Park_front_1200x1200_562f5367-c51a-40d2-a14e-90b223c61d9f.jpg?v=1761854453"},{"product_id":"cello-by-ian-mcwilliams-berlin-2025","title":"Cello by Ian McWilliams, Berlin 2025","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eBrilliant and Focused Contemporary Cello \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis contemporary cello speaks with brilliance and focus, making it an excellent choice for professional players and soloists. Its upper register combines clarity and brilliance to produce an exceptionally pure tone that can cut through the thickest textures. This brightness carries into the middle and lower ranges, where added resonance and a ringing quality help activate the instrument and those around it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cello responds quickly to the player, enabling rapid solo passages to be articulated with ease and clarity. On the lower strings, a husky texture introduces a more complex character, offering greater expressive possibilities. The instrument is well-balanced across all strings, both in tonal quality and volume.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIan Crawford McWilliams is a Canadian luthier based in the historic town of Brandenburg an der Havel, approximately 80 km west of Berlin. After completing his schooling in Vancouver, he moved to England in 2002 to pursue further study and professional development. His current work focuses on the making of modern violins, violas, and cellos, with a practice shaped by ongoing collaboration and exchange with colleagues worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIan McWilliams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBerlin, Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Body Length: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e742mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Upper Bout: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e362mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Middle Bout: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e255mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Lower Bout: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e445mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertification: LAVS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKU: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP3029-DL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel: Professional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"LA Violin Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46244151525538,"sku":"P3029-DL","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0486\/7443\/9330\/files\/Cello_by_Ian_McWilliams_Berlin_2025_front_2400x2400_b5f62780-c7b9-4c14-abea-2d0c9db4b876.jpg?v=1761870612"},{"product_id":"violin-by-hyunjung-kim-1-cremona-2025","title":"Violin by Caterina Rota Kim P1142, Cremona 2025","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eFocused Tone for Soloistic Playing \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis violin offers a sound with a focused, well-defined core. Smooth and versatile, it responds quickly and effortlessly to the player, allowing for ease of articulation and expressive nuance. The instrument projects clearly and confidently, making it equally suited for solo performance and ensemble settings, while still offering the presence and tonal depth needed to stand out. Ideal for advancing players and professionals looking to enhance and refine their sound. This violin has been used in performance for La Forma del Suono, a testament to its reliability and tonal quality on stage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaterina Rota Kim\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hyeonjeong Kim) is a violin maker and string instrument restoration specialist based in Cremona. She studied at the Cremona International Violin Making School (2009–2013) under Giorgio Scolari, Massimo Negroni, and Wanna Zambelli, then trained with maestro Claudio Amighetti in restoration of historic Italian instruments, including works by Ruggeri, Storioni, Ceruti, Gagliano, Bisiach, Bianchi, and Sgarabotto. Applying insights from restoration, she also crafts new instruments with enhanced acoustics. 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The sound is clear and lively, with a smooth, even quality across all registers. It projects easily and responds quickly to the player, making it well suited for both solo performance and ensemble playing, with a touch of extra brilliance that helps the sound carry. An excellent choice for players seeking clarity, flexibility, and a more radiant tonal palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaterina Rota Kim\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hyeonjeong Kim) is a violin maker and string instrument restoration specialist based in Cremona. She studied at the Cremona International Violin Making School (2009–2013) under Giorgio Scolari, Massimo Negroni, and Wanna Zambelli, then trained with maestro Claudio Amighetti in restoration of historic Italian instruments, including works by Ruggeri, Storioni, Ceruti, Gagliano, Bisiach, Bianchi, and Sgarabotto. Applying insights from restoration, she also crafts new instruments with enhanced acoustics. 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Open and highly responsive under the bow, it delivers substantial volume with very little resistance. Despite its bright personality, it maintains a robust and grounded lower register, giving the sound a pleasing balance of clarity and depth. The tone is resonant and substantial, with a clean, focused quality that carries well in any setting. Finished in a pristine varnish, this instrument is an excellent example of modern day Cremonese luthierie. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWanna Zambelli\u003c\/strong\u003e is a pioneer of classical violin making. She was the first Italian woman to graduate from the International School of Violin Making in Cremona, later she taught there for 44 years. She studied under Simone Fernando Sacconi in 1972 while training in Francesco Bissolotti’s workshop. In 1973, she won the \"S. F. Sacconi\" gold medal at the 5th Italian Biennial Competition of String Instruments. 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The voice is textured and substantial, offering depth and warmth while maintaining a strong, focused presence in the upper range. Fitted with bespoke fittings handmade by the makr, the instrument is finished with understated elegance. It features a honeyed yellow varnish, a two-piece back, and a straight, non-antiqued finish that reflects its relative youth. Made in Cremona, this viola is featured in the the contemporary makers event, La Forma del Suono Exhibition in early 2026.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHrachya Galstyan\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Cremona-based violin maker and restorer, specializing in concert violins for soloists and professional musicians. Known for tonal richness and meticulous craftsmanship, he has earned prizes in national and international competitions. A graduate in violin performance from the State Conservatory of Armenia, he studied violin making at IPIALL “A. Stradivari” under M° Wanna Zambelli. 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His current work focuses on the making of modern violins, violas, and cellos, with a practice shaped by ongoing collaboration and exchange with colleagues worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIan McWilliams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBerlin, Germany \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Body Length: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e352mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Upper Bout: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e165mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Middle Bout: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e111.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Lower Bout: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e204.4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertification: LAVS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKU: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP1160-BM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel: Professional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Consignment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46554650902690,"sku":"P1160-BM","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0486\/7443\/9330\/files\/Violin_by_Ian_McWilliams_front_2400x2400_8f806705-9fcf-44ef-80f5-47ef1d8816db.jpg?v=1771460834"},{"product_id":"violin-by-giacomo-rocca","title":"Violin by Giacomo Rocca, Torino 2026","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eClear, Vibrant Tone with Quick Reponse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis violin offers a sound that is open, bright, and immediately responsive — meeting the player exactly where they are with ease. Its tone is beautifully resonant across the full range of the instrument, remaining clear and vibrant even into the higher positions where lesser instruments often begin to thin out or lose focus.\u003cbr\u003eWell-balanced and musically rewarding at every stage of development, this violin is an excellent choice for the player looking to grow alongside their instrument — one that will continue to reveal new dimensions of tone and expression as their technique matures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiacomo Rocca,\u003c\/strong\u003e born in Turin in 1988, studied at the Civica Scuola di Liuteria in Milan under Lorenzo Rossi, Stefano Gibertoni, and Gabriele Negri,  Supported by a Fondazione Cologni scholarship, he apprenticed in Rossi’s workshop, refining varnishing, restoration, assembly, and setup skills. In 2016, he opened his own Turin workshop, crafting violins, violas, and cellos, and has gained international recognition through competitions. He has received awards at Premio Città di Roma, Sesto Fiorentino, Stradivari International Triennial, and the Giovanni Battista Guadagnini competition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaker: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiacomo Rocca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTorino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Italy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Body Length: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e356mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Upper Bout: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e167mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Middle Bout: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e112mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Lower Bout: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e207mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertification: LAVS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKU: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP1156-BL-C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel: Professional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Consignment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46554650968226,"sku":"P1156-BL-Ci451","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0486\/7443\/9330\/files\/Violin_by_Giacomo_Rocca_front2400x2400_37769e43-d3b2-4bd2-9792-756c6155d51d.jpg?v=1770159670"},{"product_id":"violin-by-anna-arietti-ayoung-an","title":"Violin by Anna Arietti, Cremona 2025","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eWell-Balanced Sweetness with Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite being a relatively new instrument, this violin speaks with a maturity and sweetness well beyond its age. It's full-bodied and expressive with a strong, sustaining lower register that holds up confidently even under strong bow pressure. The upper register is rounded and airy, with a natural ease that is free of harshness or edge. Projection is excellent, allowing the sound to carry and open up in larger spaces without any extra effort from the player. Together, these qualities make for a remarkably well-balanced and musically satisfying instrument that would serve an advancing or professional player equally well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnna Arietti\u003c\/strong\u003e (Ayoung An), born in 1991 in Seoul, has pursued music and violin making since childhood. After traveling the U.S., she trained at the Antonio Stradivari School in Cremona (2011–2015) under Pier Luigi Aromatico Fantoni. She earned major awards, including the 2015 Pisogne “Award Personality” medal and silver and bronze medals at the 2016 Rome competitions. In 2017 she worked with Edgar Russ, shaping her style, and in 2020 opened her own Cremona workshop, where she creates uniquely expressive violins, violas, and cellos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnna Arietti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCremona, Italy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Body Length: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e355mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Upper Bout: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e104mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Middle Bout: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e112mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Lower Bout: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e205mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertification: LAVS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKU: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP1153-BL-C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel: Professional\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Consignment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46554651164834,"sku":"P1153-BL-C447","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0486\/7443\/9330\/files\/Violin_by_Anna_Arietti_Ayoung_An_front_2400x2400_fc5b0dfa-606e-4aa4-9f23-c2e33dcafbe0.jpg?v=1769822710"},{"product_id":"violin-by-caterina-rota-kim-3-cremona-2025","title":"Violin by Caterina Rota Kim P1157, Cremona 2025","description":"\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThis violin offers a distinct and open tonal character with exceptional ease of response. The sound speaks freely and effortlessly, allowing the musician to focus their attention on the music. Its subtly, textured tone brings out color and detail, particularly in intimate and collaborative settings. Well suited for chamber music, this violin excels in blend, transparency, and expressive nuance. It makes an excellent complement to the other instruments from this maker, offering players an alternative voice with its own refined personality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaterina Rota Kim\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hyeonjeong Kim) is a violin maker and string instrument restoration specialist based in Cremona. She studied at the Cremona International Violin Making School (2009–2013) under Giorgio Scolari, Massimo Negroni, and Wanna Zambelli, then trained with maestro Claudio Amighetti in restoration of historic Italian instruments, including works by Ruggeri, Storioni, Ceruti, Gagliano, Bisiach, Bianchi, and Sgarabotto. Applying insights from restoration, Lee also crafts new instruments with enhanced acoustics. Her workshop is located at via Magenta 48, Cremona.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaterina Rota Kim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCremona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Italy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Body Length: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e354mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Upper Bout: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e169mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Middle Bout: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e115mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Lower Bout: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e207mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertification: LAVS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKU: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP1157-BM-C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel: Professional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Consignment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46561088471202,"sku":"P1157-BM-Ci454","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0486\/7443\/9330\/files\/Violin_by_Caterina_Rota_Kim_P1157_Cremona_2025_front_2400x2400_8d33ef6b-79a0-4086-877a-d17dc956c07a.jpg?v=1770169630"},{"product_id":"violin-by-ada-quaranta-cuneo-2025","title":"Violin by Ada Quaranta, Cuneo 2025","description":"Despite its youth, this violin carries a tonal maturity well beyond its age — smooth, focused, and exceptionally projecting at minimal bow pressure. Response is immediate and precise, allowing for crisp articulation through the most demanding rapid passages, while the tone retains its characteristic sweetness and brilliance even at the upper extremes of the register. Every note speaks with clarity and intent. This instrument is featured in our contemporary makers exhibition, \u003cem\u003eLa Forma del Suono\u003c\/em\u003e, and is an ideal companion for emerging and seasoned professionals alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter completing her undergraduate studies in musical performance,\u003cstrong\u003e Ada Quaranta\u003c\/strong\u003e turned her attention to violinmaking at the Antonio Stradivari International Violin Making School in Cremona. From 1992 to 1999, she refined her restoration skills with J.F. Schmitt, Geigenbau Machold and Roger G. Hargrave. In 2001, she opened her own atelier in Italy, crafting modern and baroque instruments that blend traditional Cremonese methods with modern acoustic research. Her prize-winning instruments are played and admired by musicians worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAda Quaranta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCuneo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Italy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Body Length: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e358mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Upper Bout: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e168mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Middle Bout: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e115mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      Lower Bout: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e207mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertification: LAVS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKU: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP1155-CM-Ci450\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel: Professional\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Consignment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46561089224866,"sku":"P1155-CM-Ci450","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0486\/7443\/9330\/files\/Violin_by_Ada_Quaranta_Cuneo_2025_front2400_2400_a47be62b-b45a-4b56-9c7d-3e21b22f1edb.jpg?v=1770159250"},{"product_id":"violin-by-stella-yoo-san-francisco-2024-copy","title":"Violin By Stella Yoo, San Francisco 2025","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBuilt on a Strad model and finished in a pristine Cremona-style varnish without antiquing, the craftsmanship is excellent throughout. The sound leans toward the warm and darker end of the spectrum, with good projection and a resonant, responsive character that avoids any harshness or unwanted edge. This violin has a strong personality and rewards a practiced hand — a player who can meet it on its own terms will find a great range of color and expression waiting to be drawn out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis violin is part of our La Forma del Suono Collection, introduced in early 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStella Eunbyul Yoo\u003c\/strong\u003e is a violin maker from Seoul, South Korea. She began studying violin at age eight and pursued luthiere to unite performance and craftsmanship. In 2011, she moved to Italy to study at the  A. S. I. School of Violin Making and studied with Marco Osio and Luca Primon. Her work has earned international recognition, including prizes at competitions in Milan, Rome,  and V. S. A.  in 2022. Since 2018, she has worked in S. F. Bay Area while continuing to build her own instruments and participating regularly in the Oberlin workshop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMaker: Stella Yoo \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegion: San Francisco, C.A., U. S. 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