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A violin labelled Andreas Renisto, 1932
About Andreas Renisto
Like Luigi Salsedo, Andreas Renisto is a European-sounding name used for marketing purposes! The story behind the instruments is fascinating and still not entirely clear: current research suggests that it’s most likely that these instruments were imported to Scotland by a dealer in the Borders called Jim Tait.
The instruments were clearly made in a number of different European workshops and then shipped to the Scottish Borders in the white. Tait then varnished and sold them, focussing his marketing on the fact that the instruments were made from ‘Italian wood’.
About the violin
This violin is dated 1932 and was made in an Italian workshop, then varnished in Scotland. The model shows the influence of several Italian makers including Guadagnini.
The violin has a two piece back of quarter-sawn maple with ribs and scroll to match. The front is two pieces of medium-grained spruce and the varnish is a soft golden-amber in colour.
The violin has a length of back of 358 mm.
How does it sound?
This is a smooth, mellow violin with a wide range of tonal colours. It works very well and would make a really reliable partner.
Condition
The violin is in very good condition.
Further information
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