Howard Core Select CS5500-1720STRAD Model Violin Outfit

The Core Select “1720 Stradivari” Violin represents one of the finest modern interpretations of Antonio Stradivari’s classic 1720 design, blending timeless Italian tradition with masterful contemporary craftsmanship. Built from Bosnian maple and Italian spruce naturally aged for over 50 years, this violin offers exceptional tonal maturity, stability, and responsiveness, perfectly suited for advanced and professional players.

Finished in a rich red-to-golden-brown oil varnish and meticulously antiqued by hand, each instrument displays visual depth and tonal character that rival master-level violins. Its tone resides in the dark-to-medium range, combining warmth and richness under the ear with clarity and projection in performance spaces. This refined balance allows the instrument to adapt seamlessly to orchestral, solo, and chamber contexts.

Hand-adjusted by the maker and crafted for Howard Core Company, the Core Select “1720 Stradivari” Violin reflects the expertise of a globally trained master luthier who has studied violin making across Italy, the United States, and Asia. Outfitted with heart-shaped boxwood fittings, an Aubert DeLuxe bridge, and Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Gold strings, it delivers expressive depth, tonal precision, and professional-level performance.

Each Core Select “1720 Stradivari” Violin is professionally set up by expert luthiers to ensure exceptional tone, balance, and effortless playability from the very first performance.

Key Features
• Faithful 1720 Stradivari model handcrafted with precision and artistry
• Built from Bosnian maple and Italian spruce aged naturally for over 50 years
• Rich red-to-golden-brown hand-antiqued oil varnish for elegance and resonance
• Tonal range from dark to medium, combining warmth, clarity, and projection
• Hand-adjusted by the maker for optimal tonal response and resonance
• Heart-shaped boxwood fittings, Aubert DeLuxe bridge, and Evah Pirazzi Gold strings
• Professionally set up and performance-ready

Specifications

Size: 4/4 (Full Size)
Model: 1720 Stradivari Copy
Top: Italian Spruce (aged 50+ years)
Back & Sides: Bosnian Maple (aged 50+ years)
Varnish: Red-to-Golden-Brown Antiqued Oil Varnish
Bridge: Aubert DeLuxe
Fittings: Boxwood with Heart-Shaped Pegs
Strings: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Gold
Tone Range: Dark to Medium, Warm and Clear
Setup: Professionally adjusted by Core Select Workshop