Andrea Varazzani Viol. Mod. Paganini`s Cannon

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Andrea Varazzani Viol. Mod. Paganini`s Cannon

Andrea Varazzani

Viol. Mod. Paganini`s Cannon

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 578356
Model: Viol. Mod. Paganini`s Cannon
Price: $16,390.00

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This Paganini's Cannon is a serious instrument for the advanced player or collector. Varazzani has captured much of the power and complexity of a Guarneri, with a responsive feel and a voice that really projects. It's a statement piece, ideal for soloists and those seeking a historically inspired sound.

Product Description

  • Andrea Varazzani Viol. Mod. Paganini`s Cannon
  • Violin
  • Model Paganini`s Cannone
  • built after the model of the “Cannone” by Guarneri del Gesu
  • named after Niccolo Paganini
  • Solid spruce top
  • Solid
  • split 2-piece flamed maple back
  • Flamed maple sides and flamed maple neck
  • Ebony fingerboard
  • Ebony endpin
  • Bogaro & Clemente boxwood pegs with ebony buttons
  • Bogaro & Clemente boxwood tailpiece with ebony nut and one fine tuner
  • Made by master luthier Andrea Varazzani in Cremona
  • Italy

*Dimensions:*, Body length: 355 mm, Width of upper bout: 168 mm, Width of middle bout: 114 mm, Width of lower bout: 207 mm

PROS
  • • Varazzani’s replication of Guarneri’s ‘Cannone’ offers exceptional tonal projection.
  • • Solid, flamed maple back delivers rich, complex overtones and sustain.
  • • Bogaro & Clemente pegs and tailpiece ensure precise tuning stability and elegance.
  • • Hand-crafted in Cremona by a master luthier, guaranteeing meticulous attention to detail.
CONS
  • • The 'Cannone' model's larger size may be unwieldy for smaller players.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most musicians.
  • • While beautiful, the dark ebony finish might not appeal to all aesthetic preferences.

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Key Features

Size 4/4 (Full Size)
Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Solid, Split 2-Piece Flamed Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Bow Included No
Case Included No

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Frequently Asked Questions

While Varazzani strives for accuracy, an original Guarneri is irreplaceable; this offers a remarkably close approximation, but with a modern, potentially more consistent playability.
A well-executed split maple back is structurally sound when properly joined; regular humidity control and occasional check-ups with a luthier are recommended for all fine instruments.
Varazzani typically uses a traditional oil varnish, which allows the wood to breathe and contributes to the instrument’s resonant character; it’s not a thick, modern coating that would dampen the sound.

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