Turning to the great master Giuseppe Guarneri “del Gesu,” award-winning German maker Andreas Haensel has crafted yet another fine violin, this time based on the Plowden Giuseppe Guarneri “del Gesu” of 1735. This instrument’s perfectly balanced tone allows player to feel equally at home anywhere on the fingerboard. Surprisingly clear yet subtle, this example is well suited for the chamber musician.

This violin is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity by Haensel.

Labelled:

The Plowden
Andreas Haensel     Guarneri Del Gesu
Geigenbaumeister       1735
Kleinsendelbach 2022

Back Length: 351mm
Upper Bout: 165mm
Center Bout: 112mm
Lower Bout: 202mm

The back is of one piece of maple cut on the quarter of narrow width flaming descending from the left to right. The top is of two pieces of spruce cut on the quarter of narrow width grain widening slightly at the flanks. The ribs and scroll are of similar maple. The varnish is red-orange over a golden ground.