Franz Sandner Master de luxe Stradivari

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Franz Sandner Master de luxe Stradivari

Franz Sandner

Master de luxe Stradivari

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 472492
Model: Master de luxe Stradivari
Price: $4,499.00

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The Franz Sandner Master Deluxe Stradivari is a serious contender for intermediate to advanced players seeking a refined, European-made acoustic violin. The sound is rich and complex, with a traditional Stradivari warmth—it’s a beautifully crafted instrument that offers excellent value for a premium-priced violin. This would be ideal for students progressing beyond beginner instruments or professionals needing a reliable, great-sounding practice violin.

Product Description

  • Franz Sandner Master Deluxe Stradivari
  • Master Violin
  • Size: 4/4
  • Model: Stradivari
  • Top: Selected solid spruce that has been seasoned over years
  • Top: Beautifully flamed solid maple
  • Tuning pegs: Boxwood
  • heart shaped
  • Tailpiece is made from boxwood with an individual fine tuner for E string
  • Chinrest: Boxwood
  • High-quality antique lacquer finish
  • Strings: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Gold
  • Manufactured in Germany
PROS
  • • Superb spruce top delivers exceptional clarity and projection.
  • • Hand-fitted boxwood components enhance aesthetic appeal and responsiveness.
  • • Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Gold strings offer a warm, powerful, and nuanced tone.
  • • Antique lacquer finish protects the wood and adds to the instrument's mature character.
CONS
  • • The heavier maple back and sides might be tiring for younger or smaller players.
  • • While excellent, the included bow is not on par with the violin’s quality.
  • • The antique lacquer, while beautiful, requires careful maintenance to prevent cracking.

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Key Features

Size 4/4
Top Wood Selected solid spruce
Back & Sides Solid maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Bow Included Yes, Brazilwood
Case Included Yes, padded synthetic case

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Frequently Asked Questions

The neck angle is deliberately set to mimic the classic Stradivarius design, promoting a comfortable playing experience and balanced tone, although modern tolerances are applied.
While it doesn't replicate a centuries-old antique's unique history, it captures much of the tonal character – a warm, focused sound with good projection – at a fraction of the cost.
The antique lacquer is applied in multiple thin layers, allowing the wood to vibrate freely and contributing to the violin's responsive and nuanced tone; it’s thinner than some modern factory finishes.

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