George Craske c.1860

About the instrument:

George Craske was born at Bury St. Edmunds (England), 1795 and died at age 93, 1888. Early in life George showed a taste for violin making, and was sent to London to study with William Forster. George made instruments for Thomas Dodd and for the firm of Muzio Clement. Flattering testimonials concerning the tone of Georges instruments were frequently showered upon him by eminent virtuosi, who had no objections to self-advertisement.

The back, length 352mm, is in two pieces of quarter-sawn maple marked with a strong curl of fine-medium width; the ribs similar and scroll of a very faint small curl. The front is of medium grain spruce and the varnish is of a deep golden-brown colour.

How does it sound?

Warm, rich tone with plenty of power. Set up with Evah Pirazzi strings and ready to play.

Measurements

Back Length: 352mm
Upper Bout: 159mm
Middle Bout: 109mm
Lower Bout: 201mm

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