Nicolaus Amatus a fabriqué à Crémone en 1674 un violon 4/4 avec étui, archet et ancienne évaluation

  
Nicolaus Amatus Fecit in Cremona 1674 1614 4/4 Violin. Comes With: Case, Bow & Old Appraisal From 1997. Great Vintage Condition Overall & Plays Beautifully!

NOTE: I'm not sure if the label reads 1614 or 1674 (see pics). The one piece back may give that away, to anyone knowledgeable. The appraiser apparently deemed it to be 1674 as noted in the appraisal. PLEASE DO NOT mistake picture glare for flaws.. If you think you're seeing something not mentioned in this listing, please ask!

There are lots of pics, so when you receive it, its exactly what you expected, if not better. No surprises with this sale.. Please review all pics for the true cosmetic condition after reading this description. Here's The Run Down.

This is A Very Cool & Great Sounding Nicolaus Amatus Fecit in Cremona 1674 or 1614 4/4 Violin that's in very good condition over all for its age and sounds amazing (see pics). It is in the cosmetic condition shown, so be sure to see all of the pics (see pics).

I tried to take really good pics, so you can judge for yourself (see pics). There is no damage, cracks or other issues. The finish does have checking, dings, scratches, wear and marks here and there as pictured, but still very respectable for a 100+/- year old instrument. The tuners operate perfectly without issue.

The neck and head stock are in beautiful condition and feel/play amazing! This Vintage Nicolaus Amatus Fecit in Cremona 4/4 Violin plays & sounds excellent! Although I think its set up perfectly, everyone has their own preferences. If your not happy with its set up, it will be your responsibility and cost to have it set up to your liking.

The action is perfect with a straight neck! It plays effortlessly and flawlessly. The Hard Case & Bow are also in very good shape.

They will show their age, but all latches and hinges operate. There will be flaws as pictured from use and age. The bow has a little hair missing, but is solid, crack free and adjusts as it should.

Some As Read On The Included 1997 Appraisal. Identification: It is a hand made violin in an excellent state of preservation for its age. The color is brown and appears to have been revarnished at some point.

The label reads "Nicolaus Amatus Fecit In Cremona 1674". I do not believe it to b a genuine Amati label, since it does not math original copies on file. It is fitted out with ebony parts except the chin rest which is a combination chin and shoulder rest made of bakelite which was common in the mid 1800s. Construction: The back plate is of one piece flamed maple as are the ribs and shows evidence of a well repaired crack on the right side of the upper and middle bouts.

The numerous surface knicks indicate much usage over a long time period. Tonality: The voice of this instrument is beautifully even toned in both low and high registers with full timbre and excellent response. Its clarity and definition leaves little to be desired. The sound will develop even further with renewed playing.