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Edgar Russ - Sound of Cremona
Marco Dotti ex David - Heifetz
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This is a serious instrument, built in the Cremonese tradition with exceptionally chosen woods. The lineage – inspired by Guarneri, previously played by David and Heifetz – lends it a certain gravitas, and Marco Dotti’s work is clearly top-tier. It’s perfect for the seasoned professional or dedicated student seeking a truly exceptional violin with a warm, responsive voice.
Product Description
Edgar Russ - Sound of Cremona Marco Dotti ex David - Heifetz, Violin
*Marco Dotti, Giuseppe Guarneri ex David - Heifetz*
- Handmade by master violin maker Marco Dotti in the workshop of Edgar Russ in Cremona
- based on the violin made by Guarneri del Gesu in 1742
- whose previous owners included Ferdinand David von Leipzig and Jascha Heifetz.
- Top made of typically Italian spalted hazel spruce from the Val di Fiemme
- Back made of flamed Bosnian sycamore maple
- air-dried
- Sides and neck made from the same wood as the back
- Fingerboard made from finest ebony
- The instrument is varnished in the same way as in the 17th century by the great Cremonese masters
- Wood primer based on casein and calcium
- Lacquer finish with an amber/linseed oil lacquer prepared by Edgar Russ himself
- which is coloured with pigments to give the instrument a true-to-original lacquer appearance
- Bridge: Aubert De Luxe
- Pegs and tailpiece: Boxwood with a fine tuner
- Endpin: Boxwood
- Chinrest: small lateral model "Dresden" with titanium screws
- Strings: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Gold
- • Exceptional Italian spalted spruce top yields remarkable projection.
- • Bosnian sycamore maple back provides warmth and complex overtones.
- • Casein primer and Russ's amber/linseed lacquer create stunning tonal depth.
- • Handcrafted in Cremona, inheriting legacy of Guarneri del Gesù.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most musicians.
- • Spalted hazel spruce can be prone to cracking if humidity isn't carefully managed.
- • Historically-inspired varnish may require more delicate maintenance.
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