~ ~FINE, ANTIQUE HANDMADE
AMERICAN
VIOLIN
By CLARENCE MOORE
CIRCA 1948SUPERB SOUND...POWERFUL, DEEP,
RESONANT...VERY IMPRESSIVE!!!Listen and See it Being Played...Video Below...
Here for your examination is an absolutely gorgeous, rather
remarkablecustom instrument circa 1948by California maker
Clarence Moore. The sound this violin produces is nothing short
of breath-taking. Full and robust with soaring trebles and a deep
end that is better than the best Italian violins I\'ve heard. It is
a rare custom violin, a one of a kind design that is just beautiful
to look at and a joy to play. The timbers used are exemplary...
andit has a one piece back! It is in fine condition with no issues
other than the minor playing wear you\'d expect on a violin thatis
going on 68 years old. It is a special instrument by any standard.
LISTEN TO THIS VIOLIN BEING PLAYED
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link to your browser bar...it will take you directly to the align=\"center\">(To hear this sample, click the \"play\" arrow...)
ABOUT THE SOUND SAMPLE:
This is a video clip of the actual violin being sold in this sale
and was shot on my inexpensive Casio digital camera in
video mode. There is absolutely no enhancement of the
sound whatsoever...no expensive, special microphones,
no computer alteration, no studio effects.Theplayer
is a violinstudent who always your comments.
ONE PIECE FLAMED MAPLE BACK
A Rare, Very BeautifulViolin with
a truly remarkable voice.
Nice old, handmade custom made violins like this are becoming
more andmoreto find. Theseestate instruments
aresold here on without a reserve.
Handmade American violins are highly sought after and
don\'t often come up for sale.This is especially true of the more
exoticexamples like this instrument. Early American makers
often were trained by better Italian or German makers, but in
true American fashion, were innovators andproduced unusual,
experimental violins. Not only did they try innovative designs,
but experimented with innovative woods as well.This one
is true to that spirit and producesa testament to the skills of this violin-maker.
BEARS MAKER\'S LABELLABEL READS:Made by
Clarence E. Moore
Menlo Park, California
1948
A new, black oblong violin case is included.
MEASUREMENTS:
FULL SIZE ~ 4/4 VIOLINOverall length is 23-1/4\" long.
Body measures 14-1/8\" long.
Lower bout is 8-1/8\" wide;
Upper bout is 6-1.2\" wide.
This is a professional quality violin. Listen to the video of this violin
beling played. I think you\'ll agree that it is a first-rate, professional
quality instrument that belongs in the hands of a soloist or
orchestralviolinist...or a collector of fine and rare violins.
This fine instrument is being sold here in a genuine sale format.
It will sell to the highest buyer; there is no \"buy it now\" price,
Don\'t miss this opportunity to own a violin that is truly
a performing masterpiece...a true work of art.
CONDITION REPORT:
This violin is in an exceptional instrument in very fine vintage condition.
Its an antique violin andshows just the minor signs of wear from
many decades of play. There are no sound post cracksand no open
seams. It has only the very minordings, scratchesand wear to the
varnishthatyou\'dexpectin a violin fromthis era. It is a superior violin.Like any vintage violinitmight benefit from a fresh
set of strings; and a setup, etc.to your taste. Its
reallygorgeous with a beautiful sound.
The sale is for the violin; a new, shaped case is included.I have included many photos; they are part of the description
Please look them over...its a beautiful instrument. Please
ask any questions prior to offerding; this is an old violin
which may require further maintenance and is sold
as is, as show. It is a rare, old instrument.
Payment is by Paypal. Payment must be made within
3 days of the end of the sale (I reserve the right to
re-list the violin if payment has not been made by then).
Handmade violins from this period of fine violinmaking are
becoming more and more difficult to find. They are highly
sought after by professional violinists and private collectors,
and violin teachers. Listen to the sound sample...if you\'re
looking for a special instrument, this one may be for you.
I ship AT COST...absolutely no extra fees, no handling charges,
and I never charge for packaging materials.You pay ONLY
the actual cost of postage. I ship to the U.S. only. The
Shipping Calculator automatically determines the postage.This fine violin will be sold without reserve...in a real sale
format! I have started the sale with a low starting offer to allow
all to participate. I like the old-fashioned format for violins
like this; s, no buy it now. The highest buyer wins
it. This is a fantastic opportunity to have a vintage, hand-made
Violin .This is an estate item are being sold without a reserve
or certification and like most old violins may require adjustment,
setup, strings, etc. I\'ve sold many fine Italian, French, English,
German, American, Romanian, Hungarian, Swiss, and Austrian
violins in the past two years and will be posting more each week.
Ask any questions that you might have; that\'s what I\'m here for.
