GCV Bourrée series violin 2012 - Natural

Up for sale is a beautiful, fully workshop-handmade GCV (Guangzhou Cremona Violins) Bourrée series violin, modeled after the famous 1730 "Kreisler" Guarneri del Gesù. This is a full-size (4/4) instrument, highly regarded in the string community (and frequently setup and sold by top shops like Fiddlershop) as an exceptional intermediate-to-advanced step-up violin. Unlike cheap, factory-stamped assembly-line violins, this instrument is bench-crafted using traditional luthiery methods. It has been meticulously cared for in a humidity-controlled environment, offering the classic, dark, and powerful tonal characteristics that Guarneri replicas are famous for. Originally purchased for step daughter for high school orchestra.

🎻 Craftsmanship & Specifications

• Handmade Pedigree: Fully hand-carved and team-built in the respected GCV workshop. The top and back plates are individually hand-graduated and acoustically calibrated by artisans to maximize resonance and projection.
• Model: 1730 "Kreisler" Guarneri del Gesù Replica (Bourrée Series)
• Size: 4/4 (Full Size)
• Top Material: Select, tight-grained European Spruce (Hand-carved)
• Back & Sides: Highly flamed European Maple (Two-piece back)
• Fittings: Premium Ebony fingerboard, pegs, and chinrest
• Finish: Hand-applied, hand-shaded antiqued spirit/oil varnish with tasteful, authentic historical distressing.

✨ Condition & Playability

• Cosmetic Condition: Excellent. No cracks, open seams, or major dings. The hand-applied antiquing looks incredibly authentic and has aged beautifully.
• Setup: Professionally set up at the time I purchased it.
• Strings: Will likely need new strings.
• Case: Comes with case, decent shape.
• Bow: Good condition.

📦 Shipping & Terms

• Ships securely packed in its protective case inside a heavy-duty shipping box.