This model is made entirely from our highest standard European tonewood — 3-star grade, naturally aged 5–8 years before reaching the bench. Even at this point, we continue aging the top and back plates for several additional months while the instrument is in semi-finished form. The difference between our 918 and 925 lies in the visual character of the grain and the resulting tonal profile.
Specifications
- Top
- Italian Spruce
- Back, Ribs & Neck
- Bosnian Maple (3-star)
- Fittings
- Rosewood
- Bridge
- Aubert De Luxe (or DESPIAU 3 trees)
- Strings
- Dominant + OPTIMA 0.26 E
- Pattern
- Guarneri or Stradivari
- Certificate
- Official certificate and label included
What's Included
Each instrument ships with a hard protective case and a matched bow. A workshop label is fitted inside.
- Handcrafted in Guangzhou
- 7-Day Trial Period
- Worldwide Shipping Included
- Authorized Distributor in Tokyo
From the Workshop
Founded in 1986 by master luthier Ming Jiang Zhu, our Guangzhou workshop has earned 21 awards from the Violin Society of America. Today, the workshop is led by Wei-xian Zhu — carrying forward his master's standards across every instrument we make.
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