Wood

We exclusively use a selection of high-quality tonewoods when crafting our instruments. The maple wood is most commonly of Balkan origin, but we also use locally sourced Italian maple, known as Oppio, which has a higher density and a distinctive greyish hue that lends itself well to antique-style varnishes.
Our spruce wood for the soundboard comes from Val di Fiemme, where a unique microclimate fosters a regular growth pattern, making it renowned worldwide for its use in instrument making.

Sound

The sound is rich and very well calibrated from string to string.

Vanish

The varnish we use is an oil-based varnish made with natural resins and pigments. Although the base formula has remained the same for several years, the results vary slightly each time, adding to the uniqueness of each instrument.

Dimensions

Back Length 352 mm,
Upper Bout 164 mm,
Center Bout 110 mm,
Lower Bout 201 mm,
String Length 327 mm,

It 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.

About G. Sgarabotto

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.

G.Sgarabotto both made new instruments as well as copies of famous instruments. His main inspiration was Antonio Stradivari and Nicolò Amati.

Personalize

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.

Shipping

We provide complimentary international shipping, along with full insurance coverage. Please note that VAT and customs duties may vary by country.

Payment

We support multiple payment options to suit your preferences. Should you have any inquiries, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.