1930s Czech-Made Petrus Cremonensis Guarneri 4/4 Violin

This has a bogus Guarneri label but is, in fact, a rather decent-sounding, Czech-made instrument from the '20s or '30s. It's in good shape, has a smart look, and a clean, pure sound to it that works well for fiddling. 

Of interest is the Harmony-style (chemically-applied) "faux-flame" finish on the back and neck. This is not real figure in the wood but sort of "burned-in" via chemical application. It looks very fancy at a glance until you turn it around in the light and notice that it has none of the "3-D" effect that actual figure would provide. That said, the sides show light figure throughout and the top has nicely-tight grain, anyhow.

Andy did any work that was necessary and the instrument is playing spot-on and is ready to serve. He's fit a new bridge and tailpiece as well as a new chinrest. It's in good order.

Repairs included: setup work, minor seam work, and adjustments.

• Weight: 1 lb 1 oz
• Scale length: 13"
• Nut width: 7/8"
• Body length: 14"
• Body width: 8"
• Body depth: 1 3/8"
• Bridge height: 1 1/4" on center
• Top wood: solid spruce
• Back & sides wood: solid maple
• Bridge: maple
• Fingerboard: ebony
• Neck wood: maple
• String height: between fiddler and classical
• Strings: Pearse
• Neck shape: slim C

Condition notes: it's overall in good shape, free of any major damage, and looking nice. There's the usual wear and tear from use along the edges and whatnot but overall it looks good. The bridge, tailpiece, and chinrest are non-original.

It comes with: a good hard case.

Consignment tag: EJ-WW