Guarneri Violin: ‘Il Cannone’
by Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù,Cremona 1742 A Modern Interpretation
‘The most famous violin in the world.’ The original was given to the young Paganini by General Pino and remained Paganini’s only concert instrument for the rest of his life.
Our Heritage Series instruments are issued with a certificate of origin.
Level |
Professional |
Sizes |
4/4 |
Finish |
Antiqued hand applied oil varnish |
Chinrest |
Rosewood Guarneri model |
Body |
Two piece back in figured maple with matching ribs & scroll |
Bridge |
Fitted maple |
Fingerboard |
Ebony |
Pegs |
Rosewood Swiss model Paris eye |
Tailpiece |
Rosewood Paris eye |
Topnut |
Ebony |
Length of Back |
356 mm |
Upper |
169 mm |
Middle |
117 mm |
Lower |
208 mm |