Carlo Amati VN515 'Medici' Intermediate Violin - 4/4 | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
The Carlo Amati VN515 'Medici' is a distinguished intermediate violin crafted with select materials and precise attention to detail for serious musical advancement. This exceptional instrument features fully hand-carved construction from Grade AA seasoned spruce top and flamed curly maple back, carefully dried 4-5 years for optimal tonal characteristics. Intermediate players appreciate its rich, balanced tone with excellent projection and warm overtones that enhance playability and provide the refined sound qualities needed for advancing musical expression.
Product Overview
Expertly crafted by Maple Leaf Strings using premium Stradivarius graduation pattern, the VN515 'Medici' represents the pinnacle of intermediate violin construction. The Grade AA seasoned spruce top provides exceptional resonance and tonal complexity, while the highly figured flamed curly maple back contributes warmth, visual beauty, and the harmonic richness that defines quality violin performance.
The professional spirit and oil mixed varnish displays elegant shading with defined edge color pattern that enhances both the instrument's visual appeal and acoustic properties. This premium varnish system allows the carefully aged tonewoods to resonate freely while providing excellent protection and a sophisticated appearance.
Each instrument undergoes thorough quality control inspection and professional setup at Maple Leaf Strings, followed by comprehensive final inspection at Piano Gallery. This dual quality assurance process ensures optimal playability and sound quality, with every violin arriving ready to play straight from the case with premium appointments and professional setup.
Ideal For
- Intermediate violin players seeking distinguished craftsmanship with enhanced playability and refined sound
- Advanced students preparing for conservatory auditions and professional-level performance opportunities
- Serious musicians requiring rich, balanced tone with excellent projection for solo and ensemble work
- Private lesson students advancing to intermediate repertoire with instruments offering superior responsiveness
- Music educators and teachers seeking demonstration instruments with premium materials and refined construction
Key Features
Premium Stradivarius Graduation Pattern
Features the renowned Stradivarius graduation pattern that optimizes wood thickness distribution for superior acoustic response, enhanced projection, and the refined tonal characteristics that define professional-quality violin construction.
Grade AA Seasoned Tonewoods
Constructed from highly figured Grade AA seasoned spruce top and flamed curly maple back, with wood carefully dried 4-5 years to ensure optimal tonal characteristics, enhanced resonance, and the mature sound quality of premium instruments.
Professional Varnish System
The hand-applied spirit and oil mixed varnish features elegant shading with defined edge color pattern, enhancing visual beauty while allowing the aged tonewoods to resonate freely for optimal acoustic performance.
Premium Ebony Appointments
Equipped with complete ebony fittings including Guarneri chinrest and tailpiece, providing the professional feel, response, and aesthetic appeal that serious intermediate players require for advanced technique development.
Rich, Balanced Tone Production
Produces exceptional sound quality with rich, balanced tones, excellent projection, and warm overtones that support both powerful ensemble playing and refined solo expression essential for intermediate musical advancement.
What's Included
- Carlo Amati VN515 'Medici' Intermediate Violin (4/4 size)
- Guarneri tailpiece with Wittner single fine tuner
- Aubert 7 bridge (professionally fitted)
- Maple Leaf Strings Fortizzo perlon core strings (pre-installed)
- Premium ebony pegs and Guarneri chinrest
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | VN515 'Medici' |
| Size | 4/4 (Full Size) |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Top Material | Grade AA Seasoned Spruce (4-5 years aged) |
| Back Material | Highly Figured Flamed Curly Maple (4-5 years aged) |
| Graduation Pattern | Premium Stradivarius Pattern |
| Varnish | Professional Spirit and Oil Mixed, Hand-Applied |
| Chinrest | Ebony Guarneri Style |
| Tailpiece | Guarneri with Wittner Single Fine Tuner |
| Pegs | Ebony |
| 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 VN515 'Medici' intermediate violin and discover how distinguished craftsmanship and premium materials enhance your musical advancement. Our experienced staff understands the importance of proper instrument selection for serious intermediate players. Visit our showroom to experience rich, balanced tone with excellent projection and refined sound qualities.
