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Scott Cao STV-950 Ysaye 1740 Violin


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This brand new Scott Cao STV-950 Ysaye 1740 with a full factory warranty can be seen in our Rapid City, SD showroom.


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At the start of his career, Ysaye managed to acquire an excellent violin by J. B. Guadagnini (1711-1786). One day a lady came to see him with a request for lessons and he was immediately struck by the beauty of her violin. He asked the lady if she would lend him the instrument to take on his American tour. Ysaye guaranteed to insure it against all accidents, but this was only part of the transaction. On his return, he agreed to keep the Guarnerius and exchange his Guadagnini violin, 40,000 francs, and his brother Théophile to be her husband. 
 


The 950 is hand built in combination between the Campbell, California and Guangzhou workshops. The violin is built in the Guangzhou workshop, then shipped to the USA where it is varnished and set up in Campbell, CA. 15-year aged, highly flamed Bosnian Maple and aged Italian spruce is specifically chosen for the 950 series instruments. Skilled craftsmanship and artistic varnishing are hallmarks of the STV 950 series.