Violin - 5-String Violin

I have maintained the standard violin scale length and neck size so that it is very player friendly even for ladies with small hands.

The unique thing about this design is that it is not a 4-string violin that has just had a 5th string jammed into it. It is a redesign that allows the instrument to open up and produce a full round tone. This violin is slightly larger than a 4/4 size violin but considerably small than a viola.

The Dudley 5-string design is based on the Cannone made by del Gesu Guarneri made in 1743. The body and ribs have been enlarged slightly to produce a full rich tone and a larger resonance air chamber for the added C sting to be able to produce plenty of growl.

The 5-string violin is not your standard concert classical instrument. It is most often used by Jazz, Rock, Bluegrass and Celtic players who want a broader tonal palette. Because they are not under the constraints of tradition, it opens up the types of wood that can be used on this instrument. Woods that are typically found in fine guitars can be used to produce outstanding violins!

My 5-Sting Violin is based on the del Gesu Cannone which was made in 1743. This violin was named and made famous by Niccolo Paganini who claimed it was the greatest violin ever made. The original dimensions have been expanded to provide more internal air volume. This increased volume provides a larger air chamber to give a deeper voice and provide resonance for the added C string.