The Jaradius Violin presents itself with the quiet confidence of an instrument built for reliability and musical clarity. Its spruce top and maple back are carved with consistent, thoughtful graduation, allowing the tone to open with a centered warmth and a steady response under the bow. The arching is clean, the geometry true, and the varnish—an understated amber—protects the wood while giving the instrument a dignified, handcrafted character. It settles quickly in the hands, offering an immediate sense of balance that lets the player focus on shaping sound rather than wrestling with the instrument.
In performance, the Jaradius speaks with an ease that encourages refinement. Its voice is uncomplicated in the best way—clear fundamentals, honest projection, and a timbre that rewards sensitive bow work. The fittings are sturdy and well chosen, and the overall build supports long-term stability without sacrificing tonal flexibility. It’s an instrument that doesn’t posture; instead, it offers a dependable, resonant foundation for players who value consistency, comfort, and a tone that responds faithfully to their intent.
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.
This Vienna Style Violin is an Amati Copy believed to be made in Austria around 1910. Nicola Amati came from a family of luthiers who later became the most famous master luthier in their clan.
This violin is Labeled Johann Baptist Schweitzer 1844 Repaired by M Nebel New York c 1895. Johann Baptist Schweitzer was considered one of the finest violin makers in Vienna. He adopted a more classical approach to classical models, emulating Amati and Stradivari patterns with some authenticity. M. Nebel & Bros was established by the Nebel Brothers Martin, and Andrew Nebel who specialized in making and restoring 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 violin was made by Louis Fricot violin, in Poussay, France dated 1930. Louis Fricot is a French luthier who received a silver medal in the 1900 Universal Exhibition in Paris and was appointed in 1912 as the Technical Director in the Thibouville Lamy workshop.
This is an Eduard Tauscher Violin made in Erlbach, Markneukirchen Germany in around 1920. Eduard Tauscher is a German luthier who by obtaining top-quality tonewoods from various sources manages to produce high-quality instruments with warm, mature, and balanced sound full of character and volume.
This Maestro Stradivarius Violin Replica from Cremona was sourced by Animato Strings in 2016. Animato Strings has been around for nearly 30 years, carrying Asian-handcrafted instruments, and new European instruments as well as antique violins, violas, cellos, and double basses.
This Violin has the signature of an Italian Maker Renato Scrollavezza who was greatly admired and considered to be among the most notable modern Italian makers of the post-war era. He also won numerous prizes and medals in international competitions. This violin could have been made by one of his Japanese students - see the descrirtoion for details.
