VIOLINS

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VIOLECTRA VIOLINS: STANDARD FEATURES:

~BODY:- A streamlined body removing the 'corners' at the blocks and bridge arch.

~NECK:- The continuation of the neck under the fingerboard offering stability and practicality in finishing over the extended fingerboard.

~SCROLL:- Strings are carried over nut to holes through scroll. String ball ends lock into recessed holes on the back face of profiled scroll.

The full size model can be made to match your existing instrument specification, for ease in changing between instruments acoustic or electric. Violinists can now choose from 7/8, 4/4 standard right and left-handed, or models can be made to measure.

Two new models are now available (below) as well as the Magginni long pattern.

GUARNERI 'DEL GESU' MODEL,

Copy of the Guarneri 1724 model; made for Leila Josefowicz, ( New York), in Oct 04.

This Violectra was made for Leila for work on a new classical piece written for 6 string violin by American composer John Adams. ( performance due in Feb 07!)

It is customised with a Guarneri style 'F'Hole' and natural Purpleheart wood and veneer laminations through neck and bridge arch. Finished in natural satin.

Standard Features:

~ Extended back for support without use of shoulder rest.

~Lower corners for fastening shoulder 'Strad' pad

CERUTI MODEL , Lightweight with extended rib for right hand support while playing over the body end of fingerboard

Made in August 2003 for Monica Germino, of Amsterdam. This new Violectra violin copies the features of the old Italian master Ceruti, 1801, finished in a thin transparent silver metallic wash.

Features: *Lightweight (only 515 gm less chinrest)

*Extended top bout arm for hand support while playing up the fingerboard over the body.

*Narrow depth of ribs.

*Traditional scroll

4 String Violins

4 String Violin in Natural satin finish, made for Rebecca Hamilton, Singapore, Feb 2004

*4 String Violin for Chris Watkins, London, Feb 2005, in metallic Sea- Blue /Natural Sunburst Finish* *NEW FEATURE: Integral Line socket mounting*

4 String Violin Made for Emma Gledhill, Switzerland, 2002 Light Bottle Green sunburst finish

VIOLECTRA NO V-133, 4 string Violin,

Made for Katie of "WILD" www.wildmusic.co.uk in 2004

Used with EMI Recording and high profile World Tour and Special Events

Metallic silver Lacquer Finish,

Chrome plate tuning gears with ebony buttons

Violectra- Ashworth Transducer bridge system

Violectra NO V-133,

This Violectra was made in order to record an album produced by EMI in 2005. It has been recorded by some of the best producers in the world, including Eric Serra (Fifth Element, Leon and Goldeneye fame); Jeff Wayne (War of the Worlds fame) and Orion (who was responsible for Embrace’s last No.1 album, Dido's and Prodigy’s). After finishing the album the Violectra went to Cuba to film the debut video for the crossover group and then onto Mexico where it saw the new album go to No.1 in the pop charts. On returning home to England, after a couple of trips to Paris and Thailand for shows it was off again to tour Asia, including Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong. The Violectra has been heard on radio stations and seen on TV stations worldwide but the two most exciting events of its performing life would have to be at the Heineken Cup Final at Murrayfield in Scotland and at the Melbourne Cup in Australia. Both were aired live and to millions across the globe, not forgetting the 50,000 and 130,000 strong audiences at the events themselves.

The Violectra has also met the cast of Neighbours, played at the Hippodrome, performed for Pavarotti and generally had a fabulous life traveling the world. It has been much loved but is looking for a new adventure!

KATIE , Violinist of WILD , Sept 2006

5 String Violins