JOHN JUZEK VIOLIN

A fine violin by John Juzek circa 1930.  John Juzek was a prolific and consistently capable violin maker, he worked in Prague in the early 20th century. This is avery clean Guarneri model with an exceedingly clear varnish with a reddish glow.  As always with Juzek instruments of the early 1900’s the wood selection is of the finest quality and the workmanship is clean and confident.

• Top: Spruce of the finest quality, tight in the center and widening evenly toward the flanks.
• Back: Tightly flamed Maple of two-piece book matched
• Sides: Matching that of the back
• Scroll: Matching that of the back
• Fingerboard: The highest quality Ebony
• Fittings: Ebony
• Bridge: Despiau
• Soundpost: Split spruce custom fit
• Strings: Dominant with Wondertone gold e
• Varnish: Spirit varnish of exceptional clarity.
• Tonal Characteristics: Clear, clean and powerful
• Suitable for: Advancing to professional