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Violin by John Marshall, Aberdeen, 1900
About John Marshall
John Marshall was born in Methlick, Aberdeenshire, in 1844 and began making violins at the age of 30. He quickly made a name for himself as a talented luthier, making an instrument for James Scott Skinner himself. In recognition, Skinner composed a strathspey for Marshall and a separate reel for his shop assistant!
Marshall made over 300 violins during his career, initially based upon a Stradivari model and then latterly modelled after a violin by the Neapolitan maker Alessandro Gagliano which Marshall had repaired.
About the violin
This violin was made in Aberdeen in 1900 and is modelled after the instruments of Stradivari.
The violin has a two-piece back of quarter-sawn maple with ribs and scroll to match. The front is two pieces of straight-grained spruce and the varnish is a rich reddish-brown in colour.
The violin has a length of back of 355 mm.
How does it sound?
This is a projecting and full-blooded instrument with incredible power throughout its range. It speaks easily and the E string is particularly lyrical.
Condition
The violin is in excellent condition.
Further information
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