Copy Amati 1670 French Violin by Vecchio

Another beautiful made violin by Vecchio workshop of Beijing.  Vecchio fit and finish is superb, they always use an oil varnish to create a wonderful antique finish.  I just love the look of these violins.  This is a French 19th Century Amati 1670 copy.

They have such a nice full tone without being muffled.  It's deep, sweet and warm with excellent clarity and projection.  Soundstage is very good, it doesn't have the widest soundstage in comparison to other violins but, it has what I would say above average soundstage.  They are fitted with Dominant strings to give the violin a more forward sound without being overly bright.  There is a good bite to these strings and evens out the tone to be more neutral (which is what I try to strive).

The G and D strings have excellent resonance.

As usual, Vecchio uses their 36 layer oil varnish with genuine inlaid purfling.  The spruce top was naturally dried for more than 50 years and maple back and ribs more than 12 years. 

This is such a wonderful violin.  Pictures does not do these violins justice.  

Beautiful One Piece Back by Wang Xiao

 A handsomely handmade Violin by Chinese violin maker Wang Xiao.

This Strad style violin is quite powerful in term of sound projection and balance. While playing a G major scale three octaves I can feel there is a ringing tone from every note in both the lower and higher registers. The volume is evenly balanced throughout on all 4 strings.

The bass is quite rich with warm resonance and the tone is quite magnificent in a sense that I can feel there is a good reserve of sound development that waiting to be explored by a good player.

This violin is strung with Chinese made Perlon strings which is okay however, if a better set of European strings such as Pirastro or Thomstik Infel  or Vision Solo are installed I am confident that the sound will be better.

This violin is properly set up with a good quality French Aubert bridge and pegs are beautifully crafted. It will be an excellent instrument for intermediate and advanced players as well as teachers.