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Thomas B Carlson Hand Crafted Master Violin 4/4 #66 (2017) - $1,200 (Maple Lake)
condition:
new
make / manufacturer:
Thomas Carlson, Luthier
model name / number:
#66 March2017
size / dimensions:
4/4
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This Master Bench 4/4 violin (#66) was carved and finished in March 2017 by master violin maker Thomas Carlson of Chaska, Minnesota.
This violin has a warm, strong tonal foundation and a clear upper register. Its present mixed-string setup has brought additional definition and harmonic activity to the lower strings while preserving the instrument’s naturally rich character.
FIT AND FINISH
The top plate is made from well-seasoned European spruce, paired with a beautifully figured back plate of seasoned European maple. The violin is fitted with an ebony fingerboard, pegs and chin rest and a Wittner tail piece with fine tuners.
ABOUT THE MAKER: THOMAS B. CARLSON (CHASKA, MN)
Thomas B. Carlson is an award-winning luthier from Chaska, Minnesota. Carlson has spent decades refining his craft, resulting in a highly exclusive lifetime output of 82 instruments.
AWARD-WINNING PEDIGREE
VMAAI COMPETITIONS:
With over 20 years of active participation in the prestigious Violin Makers Association of Arizona International (VMAAI), Carlson's instruments have been repeatedly recognized by master judges for their elite acoustic properties. Each year's competition was limited to 80 instruments per category. His official VMAAI accolades include:
• 2011: 4th Place Tone Certificate
• 2014: GOLD MEDAL for Tone & 4th Place Tone Certificate
• 2018: SILVER MEDAL for Tone
• 2019: GOLD MEDAL for Tone, SILVER MEDAL for Tone, & 3rd Place Certificate
• 2023: 3rd Place Certificate for Tone