Il Cremonese 1715 Model Stradivarius Replica Violin Deluxe Outfit

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History of the Il Cremonese Stradivarius Violin

The Il Cremonese Violin is thought to have been made just over 300 years ago by the great Antonio Stradivari in his workshop based in Piazza San Domenico, Cremona. After his death, the violin made its way around Europe before being purchased by the City of Cremona 224 years later, where it was used in a performance by Giulo Franzetti, who was ravished by the violin's momentous sound quality and projection.

Stunning Tonewoods

The use of maple and spruce is a tried and tested combination used in superior quality violins. This combination produces a focused, powerful sound with plenty of body and tonal warmth, which will only improve over time. The woods are hand selected based on their age and narrowness of grain, before being hand carved for a sound and appearance full of heritage. The distance between the grain affects the resonance of the instrument, with a narrower grain resulting in a more responsive, full bodied and weighted sound with a strong tonal core. The maple back and sides help provide a hard-wearing violin that works with the narrow grain spruce, to provide a unique instrument with incredible response, projection and full tonal body with unlimited potential.

Larsen Virtuoso String Setup

As one of the most unique and highly regarded manufacturers of strings, Larsen has developed the Virtuoso range which has been reviewed as "the new standard for the violin". Designed as a truly innovative synthetic core string with moderate tension, the virtuoso delivers unrivaled projection while providing a strong rich and full bodied tonal core. These strings have been specifically chosen for the Il Cremonese Stradivarius and are professionally fitted to provide maximum playability, as well as allowing the instrument to resonate to its full capability.

About Marco Raposo

After studying the art of bow manufacture in New Hampshire, Marco Raposo established his work shop in Domingos Martins, Brazil. By utilising one of the most precious forms of Pernambuco wood, the Pau-Brasil, Raposo achieved a high quality bow that translates the sound in each musician’s head to the strings. His manufacturing style combines the best attributes of German and French traditions, providing each musician access to unlimited playing styles.

Ecology and Sustainability

Marco Raposo has always played a large part in the conservation and sustainability of Pernambuco, which has been declared as a protected species of wood. Working closely with forestry officials and their own production facility managing a large forested area, the company helps prevent major damage to the environment, while maintaining and growing the highly desired Pau-Brasil Pernambuco. This results in the quality which is demonstrated across the range of Marco Raposo bows.

Il Cremonese Specifications

Body & Bridge

• Top: Narrow Grain Spruce
• Back: Carved Flamed Maple
• Side and Ribs: Select Maple
• Bridge: High Grade Despiau
• Finish: Russet Brown Finish
• Back Length: 356mm

Neck and Fingerboard

• Neck: Maple
• Fingerboard: Ebony

Hardware

• Tuning Pegs: Hill Model, European Boxwood with White Collar and Pin
• Tailpiece: Hill Model, European Boxwood with white fret
• Top Nut: Ebony
• Chin Rest: Guarneri Model, Boxwood With Hill Barrells
• Strings: Larsen Virtuoso Strings

Marco Raposo Specifications

• Style: Round Stick
• Stick: Pernambuco
• Frog: Ebony
• Scale: 4/4
• Weight Without Hair: 62 Grams
• Slide: Nickel
• Thumb: Leather
• Mountings: Nickel
• Lapping: Nickel
• Eyelet: Nickel

Negri Venezia Case - Exterior Features

• Wooden case
• Waterproof Cover
• High quality german lock
• Extra strong subway strap
• Large zippered music pocket
• Heavy gauge welded D-Rings
• Extra strong hardware (100KG)
• Six-layer laminate wooden box
• Carrying straps for a backpack system
• Cover made of original "Cordura" material
• Extra screws for a perfect attaching of the cover
• Big rain protection flap (only for the cordura version)
• High quality metal parts chrome plated for resistance to corrosion
• Oversized leather handle (for carrying the case with gloves in cold weather)

Interior Features

• 2 points over suspension air system (holding the violin from the top of the case)
• Accent trim and highest quality "micro fibre suede velvet" interior
• 4 high quality two position bow spinners with springs
• 1 special shoulder rest compartment
• 3 points deep suspension air system
• 1 big accessory compartment
• Violin protective blanket
• Elegant aluminium pull
• Hygrometer
• Strings tube