Novinha is taken from Del Gesu's 'Kochanski'. The top is Western spruce dating from 1947. 353mm long.

Novinha from the back. The back is one piece European maple.

...and from the side.

Fiorenza, named for the daughter of a dear friend, is a Strad model. It can be played at Lasley & Russ Violins in the Ballard area of Seattle.

Fiorenza from behind.

...and from the side. The top is old German Spruce and the one piece back is European maple with an intense narrow figure.

Quara is based on a 1740 Carlo Testore violin. It has a tiny waist and a powerful voice.

Diana is also based on the 1740 Testore. The arching is a little more dynamic and the voice is strong and assertive. Diana can be played at Lasley & Russ, Ballard, WA.

Diana from the side. The top is old German spruce. The back is North American Red Maple cut in 1977.

A detail of Diana's scroll, also North American Red Maple.

Beatrix. Based on the Guarnarius Filius Andreae on display in the Civic Museum in Cremona. You can play this one at Lasley & Russ in Ballard, WA.

Beatrix from the side.

Detail of Beatrix's scroll.