You are bidding on a fine old violin labeled “Giovan Paolo Maggini Brescia 1637.” The instrument is in ready-to-play condition and has several small professionally repaired cracks on the top consistent with its age. It is fitted with quality old rosewood and ebony fittings, an Aubert à Mirecourt bridge, and new strings. With its impressive dimensions and classic character, this violin delivers a deep, rich, and powerful tone with excellent projection and resonance, making it especially suitable for solo performance. Measurements: total length 602 mm, body length 368 mm, upper bouts 167 mm, middle bouts 115 mm, lower bouts 204 mm. Worldwide DHL shipping available. Violins and bows described as 'certified' or 'attributed' include images of their certificates and are therefore considered to have a higher degree of documented certainty regarding maker, origin, and age than instruments described only as 'labelled' (violins) or 'stamped' (bows), for which we provide no guarantee of any kind