Walter Mahr Baroque Violin Amadeo 4/4

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Walter Mahr Baroque Violin Amadeo 4/4

Walter Mahr

Baroque Violin Amadeo 4/4

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Product Info

Article Number: 572329
Model: Baroque Violin Amadeo 4/4
Price: $4,829.00

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This Amadeo from Walter Mahr is a beautifully crafted baroque violin, offering a rich, authentic sound and a pleasingly deep body resonance. It's perfect for historically informed performance practice, soloists, and serious students committed to the baroque style – you'll appreciate the meticulous construction and tonal depth. Expect a very responsive instrument that rewards careful playing.

Product Description

  • Walter Mahr Baroque Violin Amadeo 4/4
  • Violin
  • Size: 4/4
  • Body in the shape of a viola da gamba
  • Solid spruce top
  • Solid maple back
  • Maple neck with carved lion head
  • Rosewood pegs and tailpiece
  • Ebony fingerboard with spruce core
  • Gut strings
  • Made in Germany in the workshop of master violin maker Walter Mahr in Bubenreuth
PROS
  • • Mahr's workshop guarantees exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail.
  • • The viola da gamba-style body provides a warm, resonant, and projecting tone.
  • • Solid spruce top yields excellent responsiveness and nuanced dynamic range.
  • • Rosewood pegs and tailpiece offer stability and a traditional aesthetic appeal.
CONS
  • • Gut strings require frequent replacement and are sensitive to environmental changes.
  • • The baroque setup limits versatility for modern playing styles; not ideal for crossover.
  • • The premium-priced point makes it a significant investment for many players.

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Key Features

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the neck angle is designed for authentic baroque playing, with a shorter string length, typically around 305mm, contributing to the characteristic feel and responsiveness.
It's ideally suited for intermediate to advanced players already familiar with baroque techniques, or those serious about learning them, as the setup demands a specific playing style.
Walter Mahr generally recommends a softer rosin formulation designed specifically for gut strings to optimize the instrument’s tonal qualities and prevent excessive friction.

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