Carlo Amati VN220 'Marcello' Intermediate Violin - 4/4 | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
The Carlo Amati VN220 'Marcello' is a refined intermediate violin that showcases exceptional materials and meticulous attention to detail for advancing musicians. This fully hand-carved instrument features Grade AAA seasoned spruce top with stunning one-piece flamed curly maple back, carefully aged 4-5 years for optimal resonance and stability. Intermediate players appreciate its focused, responsive tone with excellent projection and clarity that supports continued musical development while providing the superior playability demanded by serious violinists.
Product Overview
Crafted by Maple Leaf Strings with exceptional attention to traditional violin-making techniques, the VN220 'Marcello' represents the perfect balance of quality materials and refined construction for intermediate performance. The Grade AAA seasoned spruce top provides exceptional resonance and tonal complexity, while the stunning one-piece flamed curly maple back contributes warmth and visual beauty.
The professional spirit and oil mixed varnish displays elegant shading with defined edge color pattern and subtle antiquing that enhances both the instrument's visual appeal and acoustic properties. The premium advanced student graduation pattern ensures optimal sound production and responsiveness across all registers.
Each instrument undergoes thorough quality control inspection and professional setup at Maple Leaf Strings before shipment, followed by comprehensive final inspection at Piano Gallery. This dual quality assurance process ensures every violin arrives ready to play straight from the case with optimal setup and performance characteristics.
Ideal For
- Intermediate violin students seeking superior playability and sound quality for continued development
- Advanced students preparing for auditions and higher-level performance with responsive, focused tone
- Private lesson students requiring instruments with excellent projection and clarity for technical advancement
- Music educators and teachers seeking demonstration instruments with professional-level characteristics
- Adult learners who appreciate quality materials and refined construction for serious musical study
Key Features
Grade AAA Seasoned Tonewoods
Features premium Grade AAA seasoned spruce top and stunning one-piece flamed curly maple back, with wood carefully aged 4-5 years to ensure optimal resonance, stability, and mature tonal characteristics typically found in more expensive instruments.
Fully Hand-Carved Construction
Every component is meticulously hand-carved using traditional methods, providing superior acoustic response, natural wood resonance, and the authentic craftsmanship that serious violinists require for expressive, nuanced playing.
Professional Varnish System
The hand-applied spirit and oil mixed varnish features elegant shading with defined edge color pattern and subtle antiquing, enhancing both visual beauty and acoustic performance while protecting the premium tonewoods.
Premium Parisian Eye Fittings
Equipped with high-quality Parisian Eye fittings including Wittner single fine tuner for precise pitch adjustment and enhanced tuning stability, supporting advanced technique development and performance reliability.
Focused, Responsive Tone
Delivers excellent projection and clarity with focused, responsive characteristics that support intermediate players' continued musical development while providing the sound quality needed for advancing performance levels.
What's Included
- Carlo Amati VN220 'Marcello' Intermediate Violin (4/4 size)
- Aubert 7 bridge (professionally fitted)
- Maple Leaf Strings Fortizzo perlon core strings (pre-installed)
- Wittner single fine tuner
- Parisian Eye fittings
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | VN220 'Marcello' |
| Size | 4/4 (Full Size) |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Top Material | Grade AAA Seasoned Spruce (4-5 years aged) |
| Back | One-Piece Flamed Curly Maple (4-5 years aged) |
| Construction | Fully Hand-Carved |
| Graduation | Premium Advanced Student Pattern |
| Varnish | Professional Spirit and Oil Mixed, Hand-Applied |
| Fittings | Parisian Eye with Wittner Single Fine Tuner |
| Bridge | Aubert 7 (professionally fitted) |
| Strings | Maple Leaf Strings Fortizzo Perlon Core |
| Manufacturer | Maple Leaf Strings |
| Quality Control | Dual inspection process |
Experience This Intermediate Violin Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to experience the Carlo Amati VN220 'Marcello' intermediate violin and discover how exceptional materials and refined construction enhance your musical development. Our experienced staff understands the importance of proper instrument selection for advancing musicians. Visit our showroom to experience focused, responsive tone with excellent projection and clarity.
