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Edgar Russ Ysaye Guarneri 1740
Product Info
Article Number:
586428
Model:
Edgar Russ Ysaye Guarneri 1740
Category:
Acoustic Violins
Price:
$40,700.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Ysaye Guarneri 1740 from Edgar Russ is a truly special instrument – a testament to old-world craftsmanship. It delivers a powerful, focused, and beautifully complex tone, ideal for seasoned professionals and serious students seeking a historically informed sound. Expect a dark, resonant voice with incredible sustain and responsiveness.
Product Description
- Edgar Russ - Sound of Cremona Edgar Russ Ysaye Guarneri 1740
- Violin
- Handcrafted master violin by master violin maker Edgar Russ himself in Cremona
- modelled on the ‘Ysaye’ by Giuseppe Guarneri
- named after one of its previous owners
- violin virtuoso Eugene Ysaye
- Top made of typically Italian split hazel spruce from Val di Fiemme
- air-dried for at least 20 years
- Back made of flamed Bosnian maple
- air-dried for at least 25 years
- Sides and neck made from the same wood as the back
- Fingerboard made from finest ebony
- The instrument is varnished entirely in the manner of the great Cremonese masters of the 17th century – this includes: A wood primer based on casein and calcium
- an amber-linseed oil varnish specially formulated by Edgar Russ and coloured with pigments to give the instrument a faithful reproduction of the original
- Bridge: Aubert De Luxe
- Pegs
- tailpiece and chinrest made from boxwood
- Boxwood endpin
- Chinrest: Small lateral model "Dresden" with titanium screws
- Fine tuner is selected after the sound adjustment
- The strings are selected according to the sound and sound adjustment
PROS
- • Russ's Cremona workshop guarantees exceptional craftsmanship and tonal maturity.
- • Val di Fiemme spruce top yields a remarkably responsive and nuanced sound.
- • Bosnian maple back offers rich, warm tones with excellent projection.
- • Casein primer and amber-linseed varnish replicate Cremonese tonal qualities.
CONS
- • The premium-priced nature makes it inaccessible for most aspiring musicians.
- • The traditional varnish can be sensitive to modern cleaning methods.
- • The Guarneri model’s inherent darkness might not suit all playing styles.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
4/4 (Full Size)
Top Wood
Italian Split Hazel Spruce (Val di Fiemme, air-dried 20+ years)
Back & Sides
Bosnian Flamed Maple (air-dried 25+ years)
Fingerboard
Ebony
Bow Included
No (typically paired with a high-end French bow)
Case Included
No (requires a custom-fitted, premium-quality violin case)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The casein and linseed oil varnish, mimicking Cremonese techniques, creates a porous finish that allows for greater wood resonance and a more complex tonal palette, unlike the often harder, more reflective modern varnishes.
Yes, the Guarneri design leans toward a darker, richer tone, making it particularly well-suited for Baroque, Romantic, and classical repertoire where a warm and expressive voice is desired.
Regular professional cleaning and humidity control are essential; the traditional varnish is more delicate than modern finishes and requires careful handling to prevent damage.
