French 3/4 master violin, Jean-Joseph Grandjon Pere, 1843

Rare French 3/4 violin by Jean-Joseph Grandjon Pere, 1843

This French 3/4 master violin is a rare historic masterpiece of this small size and was made by Jean-Joseph Grandjon Pere in Mirecourt in 1843, whose signature it bears internally. Grandjon Pere came from a wide-ranging family of Mirecourt luthiers and learned his craft in Mirecourt. It was from this tradition that he also took on the practice of using only a brandmark instead of a label. The Grandjon family instruments' voice have a remarkable power and size which particularly benefit a smaller violin such as this 3/4 master violin; this antiue 3/4 violin offers talented young musicians competition-worthy musical properties and can hold its own against a full-sized violin. The top is crafted out of superior-quality medium-grained spruce, and expressive traces of use confirm that the violin was extensively played by generations of skilled musicians. The flat table of the golden-brown varnish and its solidly carved one-piece back of gently-flamed maple both reflect the experience and excellent training the maker had; he was likely at the apex of his career when this instrument was crafted. As is common for frequently played 3/4 violins of such an advanced age, it has a few signs of use but no significant damage. Our luthiers carefully checked and set up the entire violin and made it ready to play. It is a highly recommended 3/4 instrument with a large, warm and precise sound, compellingly powerful, rich in timbre in the upper registers and with excellent singing sweetness in the higher ranges. Like all our string instruments and bows, it is delivered free of shipping costs, with a 30-day right of return and Corilon's trade-in guarantee.

 

 

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