Our Giuseppe Renaldi "Vintage" violin, viola, cello and bass are affordable handmade instruments for the advancing player. These instruments are beautifully handmade in the Italian tradition using well-seasoned spruce and maple. Each instrument is individually hand-varnished with a soft, lustrous oil varnish, using a technique designed to give the perception of age.

At first glance, the charm of this "vintage" look immediately draws customers to inquire as to the tone. Players find the tone to be rich, colorful and consistent throughout the entire range. These instruments have excellent projection, yet blend well in chamber music settings.

The bass viols have a rich, penetrating tone with ease in playability and quick response. These basses are suitable for classical musicians in solo and orchestral settings as well as for jazz musicians. Convenient payment plans are available to qualified applicants, making this bass a "must have"! The price shown is for the gamba model (no protruding "violin" corners) and includes a top quality German-made Brazilwood bow and a heavily padded and reinforced black nylon bag. Also available is the violin shaped model with corners and with individual tuning machines made of heavy bronze priced at $4,500 for the outfit.