A fine violin by William Whedbee, Chicago 1986.

We are proud to offer this fine violin by a fine maker

An incredible instrument by one of todays most celebrated makers, this Strad model was made when Whedbee spent time in the workshop of Wm Harris Lee.  The back is one piece of highly flamed maple with the even, tight flame descending slightly from left to right.  The ribs and scroll are of the same evenly, highly figured wood.  The top is two pieces of Spruce with even, tight grain lines, widening to medium, medium-wide toward the bouts.  The varnish is a golden color with subtle hues of red and brown, with much transparency and depth.

This is a professional instrument in every way and has had one owner, and is ready for its next!  Exceptional in tone and is in excellent condition.  Played and owned by one of KC's prominent Artist's, this violin has performed in virtually every musical setting.

Labeled

Entirely Handmade in the Shop of

William Harris Lee & Co., Inc

Chicago, Illinois

Model Strad   No  279     1986

By (signed William Whedbee)

In 1976, he enrolled in Cremona’s famed Institute of Violin Making, studying under legendary luthiers like Scarpini, Bulfari, Conia, and Morassi. After graduation, Whedbee came back to Chicago to join William Harris Lee’s studio. Where this violin was made in 1986.

While working for Lee, Whedbee personally constructed hundreds of string instruments and became a teacher for the next generation of violin makers, including Tetsuo Matsuda, Gary Garavaglia, Bernardo Gutterman, and Michael Darnton.In 1992, Whedbee opened his own workshop. Based out of Chicago’s North Side, he has developed an international reputation for making great-sounding string instruments that are in the hands of many happy musicians!

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