a rare opportunity to acquire a violin by the Inverness fiddle - legend DONALD RIDDELL.

full size ( 14" LOB ) , blond varnish , fully adjustable wittner-style tailpiece , ebony board , black painted tuners ( probably rosewood ) , Aubert bridge , fiited with strings and ready to go.....

Label reads " Donald Riddell  Inverness  1975  "

Condition is good , clearly this fiddle has been used , with one or two edge chips and a little wear to corners & button , some rosin residue and also cork residue where a chin-rest has been fitted ( chin-rest not included ) , but the whole instrument feels strong and set-up & ready to play. There is a very small hairline crack appearing above the lower ear of the right F-hole , measuring approx 15mm , which just needs some glue running in ( see pic 11 )  , otherwise we can see no cracks or repairs.

Supplied in a strong plastic case which is for transport only as the catches don`t work properly.

 

we acquired this instrument around 6 years ago , from a former member of the Elgin Strathspey & Reel society , but it has alas remained largely unplayed since then . We would prefer it to remain in the UK ( and possibly even go home to Inverness .... ) , but we will post worldwide with appropriate insurance . Please enquire as rates differ depending on destination.

 

Any enquiries :   email or tel  01524 272727

further pics by request to your email address.