Some violins sell themselves with little effort: put in customer's hands, test-play, and sold! The skillful workmanship and tasteful antiquing of the CS2900 model bring to life carefully seasoned tonewoods for a dynamic sound with fullness and depth. Made by the workshop of VSA Gold Medal winner Ming Jiang Zhu, the training and craftsmanship are world-class, using classical European techniques. The Stradivari pattern imparts a brighter voice, with extra shimmer in the upper registers. Boxwood fittings with Guarneri model chinrest and Aubert Mirecourt bridge. Pirastro Evah Pirazzi strings (loop end E). 4/4 only.