This is a French JTL Virtuoso Violin Copy (c 1900) of Francisco Ruggieri dated 1671. Ruggieri was a skilled instrument maker from a renowned family of luthiers in Cremona, Italy. JTL represents Jérôme Thibouville-Lamy & Cie, a French musical instrument manufacturing company established by Louis Emile Jérôme Thibouville and Marguerite Hyacinthe Lamy in the early 1900s.
French JTL Virtuoso Violin Copy (c 1900) of Francisco Ruggieri 1671
JTL stands for Jérôme Thibouville-Lamy & Cie a musical instrument making company in France formed by Louis Emile Jérôme Thibouville and Marguerite Hyacinthe Lamy at around 1900’s. They made a connection between their families through their marriage and business. The company was based in Mirecourt, France, and later become one of the world’s most powerful unions in the history of string instrument making.
Francesco Rugeri (b. c. 1628 – d. October 28, 1698) is also known as Rugier, Ruger, Rugeri, Ruggeri, Ruggerius, and Ruggieri. He was the first who belonged to Casa Rugeri an important family of luthiers in Cremona, Italy. He constructed his instrument with mastery which is inspired by the “Grand Amati” pattern of Nicolò Amati. That is why his instruments are nearly as well-known as the instruments of Nicolò Amati today.
Pietro Lombardi VL502 Violin features the following:
• Each instrument is meticulously calibrated for optimum sound production
• Highly select spruce top and beautifully flamed maple back, sides, and scroll
• Hand-applied, multi-layer amber spirit varnish
• Ebony fingerboard and boxwood fittings
• Guarneri patterns
• Available in full size (4/4)
This is a German Violin made around 1900. This is one of many of Animato Strings largest selections of new and old stringed instruments in Australia, including Asian-hand-made, European, U.S., Australian, and Antique stringed instruments.
This is an A Bell Violin made in the USA around 1925. A. Bell is violin maker in USA but was known to have worked in UK.
Norwegian folk violin music is primarily associated with the Hardanger fiddle, a national instrument with 8-9 strings, four/five of which are bowed and the rest are sympathetic strings that resonate and add overtones. This unique instrument is known for producing a polyphonic sound used in traditional dances and music, and it is often ornately decorated with carvings and inlay.
This 3/4 German Violin in the 1900s is one of the many Strad copies in the Animato Strings. Antonio Stradivari is a world-renowned Italian violin maker who was said to have brought the craft of violin-making into its highest pitch of perfection. His violin creations became some of the world’s most expensive violins.
Mezzoforte carbon fibre violins are carefully assembled by an expert luthier in the Mezzoforte workshop in Germany and undergo rigorous testing before being sold.
• Amazing projection
• Striking dark appearance
• Warm and Brilliant sound
• Strong and stable carbon fibre material
• Comfortable playability even in higher positions
This Romanus Violin was crafted in Transylvania, Romania, in 2019 for Animato Strings. Animato Strings has the largest selection of new and old stringed instruments in Australia, including Asian-hand-made, European, U.S., Australian, and Antique instruments.
Conrad Gotz is a renowned German violin maker who produces violin models that are known for their high-quality craftsmanship and design.
