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Fiumebianca Antonio, Tokyo, Japan
Size: 4/4.
Expertise level: Professional - Orchestra.
Year made: 1987.
Tone woods: select high grade - significantly aged, thoroughly dried.
Varnish: golden-amber, complex, with artful “antique” shading.
Fittings: Ebony.
Strings: brand new Thomastik-Infeld Dominant set.
Accessories: original 1980s woodcore case made in Japan; brand new carbon fiber bow; shoulder rest; rosin.

Fiumebianca was a highly successful violin making boutique based in Tokyo, Japan and focused on building higher grade string instruments. They were particularly active during the 1970s-1990s decades. While the Fiumebianca brand may not be widely known in the United States, their instruments are highly regarded among violin lovers in Japan. 

The Antonio was the highest ranking model in Fiumebianca's line-up during the 1980s. Targeting professional musicians and advanced players, the Antonio was built with meticulous craftmanship and precision from select, thoroughly aged tone woods. I have been told that the tone wood for this flagship model was of the "old vintage" variety (sourced from old constructions, etc.). Like many expensive violins, the Antonio is hand-varnished and hand-rubbed using the traditional techniques. The varnishing on the Antonio is artful and is styled to provide an “antique” feel.

Based on my research, this model retailed in mid-1980s for the equivalent of approximately $3,000. Since that time, prices for higher quality string instruments have more than doubled, due to the increased tone wood scarcity and luthier labor inflation. At the asking price, this violin is an excellent value.

This instrument is characterized by powerful projection, rich resonance and complex harmonics. It is also a beauty to behold - fashions tighly flamed spruce belly and strongly flamed maple back, ribs, and neck.

The violin is in excellent (near-mint), play-ready condition. There are no cracks, repairs or any other structural defects. It is also in excellent shape cosmetically.

The strings are brand new Dominants (please allow for some settle-in time).

The violin comes with a full set of accessories. If you prefer a different accessory set, please inquire – I will work with you to meet your needs.

Included accessories:

- original 1990s violin case made in Japan (woodcore violin-shaped case); the case is fully functional but shows ageing;
- brand new carbon fiber bow by Artino (ebony frog decorated with Parisian eye and full nickel-silver mount; mother of pearl slide; three-piece button with a m-o-p eye; natural white horsehair);
- brand new Everest shoulder rest;
- brand new rosin.

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