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Pygmalius ST-02, Tokyo, Japan
Level: Intermediate-to-Advanced.
Size: 4/4.
Year made: 1990.
Violin condition: Excellent - near-mint: flawless structurally; there may be minor traces of prior use.
Fittings: high grade ebony.
Strings: Brand new D'Addario Zyex set with silver G and silver D.
Bow: 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 ($75 retail value).
Case: Lightweight woodcore case by Toyo Gakki for Zen-On, made in Japan, in good, gently used condition.
Accessories: used KUN shoulder; brand new rosin.

An intermediate-to-advanced grade instrument by Pygmalius, the highly regarded Tokyo-based maker of fine instruments. In terms of sound quality and construction, the ST-02 is a big step up relative to their excellent entry level model, the ST-01.

The violin is characterized by its nicely balanced, warm tone. The instrument is resonant and responsive. In excellent condition: there are no cracks, repairs, or any other defects; cosmetically, traces of prior use are inconspicuous, if any. Play-ready.

About Pygmalius Tokyo

Pygmalius operation is owned by Bunkyo Gakki of Japan (a rare instrument dealer that ventured into - and succeeeded greatly - in fine instrument making). Pygmalius specializes in fine stringed instruments, predominantly violins. Pygmalius may not be widely known in the United States but is considered one of the top brands in Japan and is highly regarded and popular. Bunkyo Gakki is also famous for its other subsidiary, Archet a Tokyo, which makes excellent - and equally expensive - bows. For perspective, the least expensive violin outfit in Pygmalius' current line-up, the Standard, retails in Japan for approximately $1,500.

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