Violone made by Curtis Bryant 1980

A Masterfully Crafted Brescian-Style Instrument with 30 Years of New England Heritage

Available now is an exceptional Baroque violin crafted by the esteemed luthier Curtis Bryant. A faithful and meticulously built copy of a Paolo Maggini model, this instrument combines historical Brescian design aesthetics with decades of mature, settled acoustic depth.

For the past 30+ years, this violin has been played actively in the Boston and New England early music scenes, making it a seasoned performer with a proven track record in professional ensemble and solo settings.

This instrument is uniquely adaptable, making it a versatile tool for historical performance practitioners who navigate changing repertoires:

• D Tuning: Sounds exceptionally well at 16' pitch in D.

• G Tuning: Speaks cleanly and powerfully at 8' pitch in G.

• Dual Frequency: Shifts effortlessly between historical A=415 and modern A=440 pitch standards without losing its tonal focus or resonance.

• 96.5cm Vibrating String Length

• 99.7cm Body Length