ATTENTION!: You most likely got to this page via a search engine rather than visiting the Adventurous Muse Storefront. This is an obsolete instrument that is superceded by a new custom-made model, which is available ONLY at our new store, Don Rickert Musical Instruments (www.RickertMusicalInstruments.com).
This fiddle is on the cusp between a high-end intermedite instrument or a entry-level master instrument. It has the overall look of one of our Master-level fiddles, but with an incredibly affordable price (under $1,000)
The fiddle is a Stradivarius pattern with a modern setup for advanced amateur or professional performance in just about any genre. We set the string height and the degree of bridge arch the way you want it, and string it with Helicore Medium Gauge (powerful and bright) or Thomastik-Infeld Vision Synthetic Core strings (powerful, full-bodied and dark). The select spruce top is graduated to Stradivari specs. The back, ribs and neck are nicely flamed maple. The fingerboard is select ebony.
We expertly varnish the instrument with oil varnish. The color is very traditional golden brown (a medium brown with amber dye in the mix). is The varnish is applied by hand in the traditional manner; not sprayed!
And much more!...