Hello and greetings to you, my dear customers. I am delighted to welcome you to my eBay store, 

where each fine instrument was tested and carefully picked from having been fully hand made&by a 

skilled luthier practicing the painstaking but proven centuries-old methods. After years of comparison

among many a workshop in Beijing, now I decided to present you with these instruments crafted in 2 

outstanding workshops. Hopefully they can around your interest and delight you.  





Description                                                                                                       


She (4/4 violin) was picked from Beijing Wang Zhiguo's Violin workshop, which has a history of 25 years and owned by our luthier, Master Wang. A true artisan luthier, He traveled to Italy for further Violin-Making study and returned 3 years later. He does not make many instruments within a year, though every piece he finishes is absolutely classic. As the best luthier, Master Wang always takes such factors as the individual character and resonance of each of different wood, making adjustments in the course of construction  to ensure a beautiful sound rather than simply adhering to a standard of length, arch, width, and what not.  This violin was hand made by Master Wang himself from the start to the finish with greater care in each detail after Maggini violin model; he selected the best Bosnian tonal maple wood for the back plate,ribs and elegantly carved 4-circle scroll, 200-year old Spruce for the front plate; Master Wang and I are so proud for this violin, not only looks beautiful with his master work, but also gives us an outstanding sound, so easy and joyful to play on it,superbly responsive, very pure, deep, full, mature, plesantly powerful, wide,  sweet tone on high register as well. Recommended for Soloists, Musicians or collectors. 


The label reads Copy of Maggini Violin Hand Made by Master Luthier: Wang Zhiguo  No.W20, 2023.



 

· 100% handcrafted and hand oil varnished;

 

· Select tonal Bosnian Maple Wood for the Back, and the Neck,(air dried for over 18 years),  200-year old Spruce Wood for the Belly;

 

· Top quality Rosewood fittings and Ebony Fingerboard;

 

· Neatly hand-inlaid purfling, high&nice arch;

 

· Masterly hand carved AUBERT bridge and Thomastik Dominant PRO DP100 strings included;

 

· Elaborately and elegantly carved Maple Wood Scroll;

 

· Quality oblong case and Brazil wood bow included;


 

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Recent Letters                                                                                                     



Hi Lu,


I take a little time to let you know my feelings about the Maggini violin because I can't stop playing this

 instrument, it's like an strong addiction! The first impression I had when the violin arrived over here is

 reinforced after playing it days after days. At once the instrument is absolutely perfect from a esthetic point

 of view: every detail show the fantastic craftmanship of Master Wang and the quality of construction. The

 double purfling and the fantastic 4 turns scroll very characteristic of the Maggini violins are perfectly

 realised, the amazing softness of the tuning pegs, the perfect f holes, the beautiful veins of the wood...

 everything is at the highest point of quality. But the most important is the sound and this violin is

 staggering concerning this aspect: the sound is loud, very loud in all the sound spectrum ( and it's

 surprising for a relative smaller violin than a Stradivarius) but fine and delicate at the same time, very well-

balanced in all the register. The high register is singing as you described it, the low register is warm and

 surrounding. The medium register is maybe the most impressive: the D and A strings have a richness and

 an expressivity I've never heard before on the other violins I played. The violin seems alive and you can feel it vibrate under the cheek when you play in the low range. The response at the lightest movement of the bow

 is direct, subtle and it makes the violin very comfortable and easy to play. The sound is rich with a lot of

 harmonics and I can't see any musical style that can't suit this violin: classical, of course but traditional,

 jazz, irish or cajun styles too.


Well this one is my 4th Wang's violin I bought from you, Lu, and it's always a great great experience

 because your judgement is sure and your advices are flawless. Please transmit my warmest congratulations

 to Master Wang for the work he did on this violin and thank you again for making this possible. 


Alain


I hope that you a great New Years Friend. I will come over and visit you. I have never been so pleased and happy about just  two violins I bought from you. They are truly extraordinary. The Master Maggini Violin and the Master Stradivarius Violin. Those two violins are equal to the best of Cremona and Brescia has ever made. 

I know. I have seen and played them and these are just as refined and elegant as any from the ancient masters. Every notes sings individually and clearly beautiful in every note from the Master Maggnini violin and from the Stradivarius Violins from Master Wang!!


Hello Lu,

I just got my violin and I am satisfied. 
I already have 6 violins but it is a real violin with a real violin sound. Thank you for your excellent service to all points of view.
It is likely that I bought another violin with a deep, round, warm, not too bright or loud.
Sorry for my broken English.
French text below

Thank 
you again.
Although cordially
J.D

 

Bonjour Lu,

Je 
viens de recevoir mon violon et j'en suis satisfait. J'ai déjà 6 violons 

mais celui-ci est UN VRAI VIOLON avec un vrai son de violon.
Je vous 
remercie de votre excellent service à tout point de vue.
 Il est probable que j'achète un autre 
violon avec un son profond, rond, 
chaud, pas trop brillant ni 
fort.
Sorry for my anglais hésitant.
Texte en français ci-après

Encore 
merci.
Bien cordiallement
J.D

 
Hello Mr. Lu! I want to tell you that I am absolutely satisfied with the violin that you have sent me. When I first set my eyes upon the violin, I was stunned. The violin looked incredible. What's even more amazing is the sound. Every description that you gave is accurate. The violin is sweet, warm, well-balanced, and projects very well. I have tried violins that cost more than $5,000 and they don't play as well as Master Wang's violin. Master Wang's violins are truly affordable masterpieces. All of my expectations have been exceeded. I took a gamble and bought a violin from eBay;that gamble clearly paid off. I am very happy that I bought this violin. Perhaps in the future, I will buy more. One thing is for sure; I will be telling my friends about this wonderful violin.
I am curious why the violin did not come with a label. I had hoped to have the label with Master Wang's signature. Master Wang is a true artist. His passion for violin making is evident in his work. I ask that you send me a label with Master Wang's signature so I can properly label my violin. An artist such as Master Wang deserves credit where it is due. Also, the label will be valuable when Master Wang's reputation increases and his violins appreciate in value. Once again, please send me a label with Master Wang's signature on it. Thank you very much, Mr. Lu!
Tuan Nguyen
 
Dear Lu,

I received my viola yesterday and my luthier has put the soundpost and the tailpiece on today.

I love my viola, it's so beautiful, perfect for me. Master Wang has made a wonderful work.

I send many thanks to you and to Master Wang for all.

And I want to tell you that you are so professionnal Lu, it was a real pleasure to communicate with you.

I will surely buy another things to you in the future.

I wish you a very good continuation in your business Lu.

Best wishes from me,

Sandra.

 
Dear Mr Lu,

I have sold one of Master Wang Zhiguo's violin (item no: 320663143298) to one of my former violin teacher today. He is very impressed with the beautiful sound of the violin. He agrees to introduce more people and students to Master Wang's wonderful violins. I played the IPE Master bow you sent me today and was also very impressed with it. It is comparable with some of my other bows that cost a lot more. I hope to order more of these bows in the near future.

I hope to show another violin teacher at a music school here another of Mast Wang's violin soon. This teacher is a graduate from a music school in Shanghai and plays the gucheng as well and is currently looking for a good violin.  

I am honoured to have my teacher to buy a violin from me that you recommended. My best regards to you and Master Wang!

Ever gratefully yours
S.T

 
Hi again Mr Lu,

I just want to tell you that the violin that you recommended me and I bought from you is very very good and I could not really express in words just how satisfied I am with the violin.

Initially when I collected the violin from the Customs Office, I was a bit skeptical about the violin because it did not look very nice and it looked more like a poorly maintained antique violin. However, the moment I started tuning it and playing it at home, I totally fell in love with the playability and sound of the instrument.

My only regret is that I did not get this type of violin earlier by Master Wang Zhiguo when I started buying violins online. I have a small collection now including a S C and an antique French violin which cost quite a lot and yet do not sound as good as Master Wang's violin.

I look forward in purchasing more of Master Wang's violins to add to my collection in the near future. I also hope to perform on his violins in public whenever I have a chance and introduce his violins to some of the music schools here. Many of the music schools here sell European violins that cost many many times more and yet do not sound good. Some sell Chinese made violins but they are mostly factory made for beginners. There is a huge potential for affordable intermediate to advanced level violins here for people who prefer quality and affordability. I am not a businessman and not a professional violinist. However, I am so impressed with this violin that it will be a shame not to let more people listen and to know more about Master Wang's violins.

I hope to keep in touch. I just could not stop e-mailing you now just to let you know I am more than pleased with this violin. Please send my warmest regards to Master Wang for me. This violin is one of the best purchase I ever made. 

May you and Master Wang and both your families be well and happy. May both of you be blessed with great health and prosperity.

Your friend
ebayer: samjr888


Dear Lu,
 
I received the violin in good condition 2 days ago but only had time to set it up today to test it.  I must say the quality of the vioin is all-round excellent, in terms of the tone, the build quality and the detailing.  Your description of the instrument was accurate. The violin quality is comparable to many that are ten times more costly.
 
Best regards,
TSH


First I want to wish you a happy new year, since it's holiday in China.

I received the violin very fast and it was perfectly packed. I bought 3 violins in China, and no other one had such a secure packaging. Thank you for the care.

The violin itself is a masterpiece.
I can't find any defect. I only had to change the feet of the chinrest : the two big feet hurt my neck. The chinrest itself is ok and I still use it.
Another point is that for my small hand, the violin's neck could be a little thinner. But the thickness is only average and this isn't a defect.
Beyond this points, the only thing I can say is that the violin is perfect. The  tone is incredibly pure and rich. It' s really difficult to find words to describe it.
I know now why your descriptions of the violins are almost all the same : Because, all that you say about the sound is true, and the rest is beyond words....

The varnish is  the most beautiful violin's varnish I've  ever seen. Master Wang is absolutely a master luthier, with very fine craftmanship. I play his violin every day, and I think that the sound will  get even better with time, as every good violin improves when it's consistently played.
The carbon bow you joined to the violin is a good carbon bow. I appreciate that you didn't join a brazil wood bow because I would not have use it.
I usually use a master pernambuco bow, and sometimes a carbon bow.
The case is really fine.
I'm very confident in your ability to select violins and I could buy again from you. The only thing is that it will be hard to find a better violin than this one.
At least it would take to find one as good as this one, but different in tone and look.

I will surely recommend your store.

Valerie, from France.
Lu, WOW! This violin is awesome! I got it a today and tuned it up. It sounds beautiful! I have been playing a German violin for some time and this "Wang" makes that insrument sound as if it is muffled. I want to spread the word for you and maybe be your US contact for these fine instruments. I have already decided what I want to get next. The Joseph Guarneri del Gesu 1743 "Paginini's Cannon". I also want you to know how much I thank you for getting Wang to label it! That will be very important as the years go by. After seeing and holding and playing this violin, I realize what a fine insrument it is. There is no reason why we could not both be rich if we could get the word out about these "Wang" violins and cellos. Thanks and I will be talking to you soon. Respectfully,James
 
Hi Lu!
I must say that the cello I received is of very high quality, compared to the price. Strings are very personal, so I changed to D'Addario Helicore C and G and Kaplan Solutions D and A. Beautiful, warm sound, very nice and even quality between strings, nice varnish and appearance. I have bought 45 string instruments from chinese dealers and the highest quality are your violins/cellos. Congratulations!
 
Erik Wang
Headmaster of Ringebu Music School,Norway