Violin Opus 36 Giuseppe “del Gesu” Guarneri’s “Il Cannone” was Paganini’s preferred violin for decades and is one of the world’s most famous instruments. Its general outline and arching inspired my Violin Opus 36. This violin has a powerful presence characterized by rich overtones on the low end and a sparkling high end. The headroom …
Hardanger d’Amore My first Hardanger d’Amore (H d’A): 5-strings bowed (like a violin plus the lowest string of a viola) and 5-strings running beneath the fingerboard that resonate sympathetically. These 10-strings create an ethereal and a sumptuous, cathedral-like sound experience that is absolutely transporting in the hands of a master. Dan Trueman is a master, …
Inspired by Andrea Amati’s viola from 1560, I created my own 16.5” model (371 mm string-length) for this instrument. The basic pattern has produced wonderful violas in the past for me, but I am always experimenting and trying to surpass previous achievements. This time I shortened the side width, increased the arching height, and redesigned …