Powerful Guarneri Model Violin Built in the workshop of Violin Society of America Gold Medal winner Ming-Jiang Zhu, the Howard Core CS2900G Core Select violin was meticulously crafted using world-class European techniques. This instrument features carefully seasoned and tastefully aged tonewoods, bringing it to life with incredible dynamics, ample fullness, and profound depth. Additionally, this violin's Guarneri pattern gives extra power to its G string, adding tonal dimension throughout the instrument's full register. You also get boxwood fittings, a Guarneri model chinrest, and an Aubert Mirecourt bridge. Players looking for an instrument with that certain “something special” owe it to themselves to put the Howard Core CS2900G Core Select violin in their hands—it's one that's truly hard to put down. Masterbuilt Core Select Instruments Master Makers are true virtuosos of their craft. With years and years of experience, these expert instrument builders are renowned for