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Violin completed in Sept 2002. This violin is built on a Guarneri pattern using only European wood. It has a two piece back of nicely flamed maple slanting upwards. The beautiful two piece top has very even medium to fine grain across it's entire width. The neck and scroll are also of nicely flamed maple. This violin plays wonderfully with a nice open sound that leans slightly towards the dark side but not excessively. It is entirely hand made by violin maker Marc Gregoire. (This violin is not available for sale.) |
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Violin
completed in July 2002. This violin is built on a Guarneri pattern using
all European wood. The back is made of one piece of maple cut on the
slab. The two piece top is made of spruce. This violin has a very pleasing
sweet sound that is nicely balanced. It is completed hand made by violin
maker Marc Gregoire. (This violin is not available for sale.) |
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Violin
completed in Nov 2002. This violin is built on a Guarneri pattern using
European Spruce for the top and a beautifully flamed two piece back
of Canadian Maple. The wood on this violin has been cut over 30 years
prior to construction. The two piece top is of very fine grain in the
center becoming medium at the outer edges. It has a nice even sound
that is neither too dark or too soft and is very open and balanced.
It is entirely handmade by violin maker Marc Gregoire. (This violin is not available for sale.) |
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Violin
#4, name "Glover", was completed in Jan of 2003. It has a
very sweet, well balanced sound. It is constructed on a Guarneri pattern with willow for the blocks, 35 year old Canadian Maple on the back, and 35 year old European Spruce top of medium/wide grain in the center and narrow grain going out to the edges. It is set up with a French Despiau Bridge, and Rosewood accessories add a nice touch to go with the red highlights in the varnish. It is entirely handmade by violin maker Marc Gregoire. (SOLD) |
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Barnet, Violin #5 was completed
in 2003. A Guarneri model made with 30 year old medium grain European
Spruce and a two piece back made with 35 year old Maple of strong flaming
in an upward V pattern. It is has a golden honey colored spirit varnish.
This violin will be put in the hands of it's new owner in Sept, 2003.
It is entirely hand made by Marc Gregoire. (SOLD) |
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Tunbridge,
Violin #6 was completed in mid summer of 2003. A Guarneri model made
with 30 year old fine grain European Spruce and a two piece back made
with 35 year old Maple of strong flaming. It is has a golden brown colored
spirit varnish. This violin is set up with all fine ebony accessories
and Dominant strings and is a joy to play. It is very responsive and
well balanced with an open, full sound. It is entirely hand made by
Marc Gregoire. (SOLD) |
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Groton,
Violin #7 was completed in January, 2004. A Guarneri model made with
30 year old fine grain European Spruce and a two piece maple back made
with 35 year old Maple of strong horizontal flaming. It has a golden
brown colored spirit varnish. This violin is set up with all fine ebony
accessories and Dominant strings and has outstanding tone and projection.
It is very responsive and well balanced with an open, full sound. It
is entirely hand made by Marc Gregoire. (SOLD) |
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Although this damage did not affect how this fiddle plays, it wasn't very attractive to look at. I began by smoothing the damaged area. A new piece of maple was then carefully grafted into place. The new wood is then carved to match the old scroll. Varnish touch up completes this repair. |
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