4/4 Strad Violin Replica made by Animato Strings, Australia in 2010
This is a replica of Antonio Stradivarius’s violin made for Animato Strings Australia. Antonio Stradivari was a renowned Italian violin maker who was said to have brought the craft of violin-making to its highest perfection. Born in Cremona, Duchy of Milan, in 1644, he was a pupil of Nicolo Amati until he started making his violins and putting his labels on them. Stradivari died in Cremona in 1737. Stradivari died in Cremona in 1737, leaving behind a legacy of some of the world’s most expensive and revered violins.
Animato Strings has the largest selection of new and old instruments in Australia, ranging from under $200 to $100,000. Aside from Asian-handcrafted instruments, Animato Strings carries new European instruments and antique violins, violas, cellos, and double basses from France, Germany, England, and Italy. They also have instruments from Australia and the U.S., as well as instruments from other countries. The onsite workshop has experts who can attend to your specific needs.