Violin by John Marshall, Aberdeen, 1901
About John Marshall
John Marshall was born in Methlick, Aberdeenshire, in 1844 and started making violins aged 30. He quickly made a name for himself as a talented luthier, making an instrument for James Scott Skinner himself. This work was rewarded by the composition of a strathspey for Marshall and a separate reel for his shop assistant!
Marshall made over 300 violins during his career, firstly based upon a Strad model and then latterly based upon a violin by the Neapolitan maker Alessandro Gagliano which Marshall had repaired.
About the violin
The violin was made in Aberdeen in 1901. It is modelled after the instruments of Stradivari.
The violin has a one piece back of quilted maple. The ribs and scroll are of regularly-flamed maple. The front is two pieces of medium-grained spruce and the varnish is a rich reddish-brown.
The violin has a length of back of 358 mm.
How does it sound?
This is a dark instrument with a lovely crunch to the sound. The upper register is especially clear and projecting. The violin feels neat and tidy to play, allowing fast passages to speak easily.
Condition
The violin is in excellent condition and bears its original label.
Further information
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