Franz Sandner Francesca Orchestra Violin 4/4

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Franz Sandner Francesca Orchestra Violin 4/4

Franz Sandner

Francesca Orchestra Violin 4/4

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 375039
Model: Francesca Orchestra Violin 4/4
Price: $1,373.90

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The Franz Sandner Francesca is a solid choice for intermediate to advanced orchestra players. It offers a well-balanced sound with good projection and a comfortable feel—a dependable workhorse instrument with a classic Italian style. It’s a great value for a German-made violin with these appointments.

Product Description

  • Franz Sandner Francesca Orchestra Violin 4/4
  • Orchestra Violin
  • Size: 4/4
  • For the 90th anniversary of the company Franz Sandner
  • Italian style
  • Guarneri model
  • Flamed maple back
  • Solid spruce top
  • Ebony fingerboard
  • Ebony pegs
  • Wittner tailpiece with fine tuners
  • Larsen strings
  • Spirit hand applied lacquer
  • Made in Germany
PROS
  • • Excellent projection and tonal warmth characteristic of German craftsmanship
  • • Solid spruce top provides responsive and nuanced articulation
  • • Ebony fittings enhance playability and contribute to a refined aesthetic
  • • Wittner tailpiece with fine tuners offers precise intonation adjustments
CONS
  • • The Spirit varnish, while beautiful, can be a bit thick for some players’ preference
  • • Flamed maple back, while visually appealing, might lack the exceptional figure of higher-end instruments
  • • The Larsen strings, while good, might be upgraded for even greater tonal complexity

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Key Features

Size 4/4
Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Flamed Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Bow Included No
Case Included No

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's generally warmer and more focused than Eastern European models, but less overtly bright than some higher-end German instruments—a nice middle ground.
While durable, like any hand-applied lacquer, it’s susceptible to chipping with rough handling; proper care and storage are essential.
They’re a dark, rich black, typical of high-quality ebony, though subtle variations in grain can sometimes create a slightly less uniform appearance.

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