French trade violin by the JTL workshop, Mirecourt, modelled on a golden period Stradivari style.

This violin exhibits the typically neat workmanship of the Thibouville-Lamy workshop from around 1910. JTL operated large, highly successful workshops producing a range of instruments to suit the wide range of player needs required.

Featuring a one-piece back of highly flamed maple with the figure ascending from the left to right; the sides and head are of similar wood; the top of closely spaced reed lines, growing a little wider towards the flanks; the varnish of a light gold, shaded darker in places.

The violin is in perfect condition and has a nice warm bass with clean, clear treble register with good projection. It would be an ideal violin for the intermediate student looking to advance their studies.

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Reference: VN.1422