Terenzio Italian Construction Methods

Violins
All instruments are built to the client’s requirements using the violin models of Guarneri del Gesu 1734, Stradivari 1703, and Gofriller 1700, except by other arrangements.

All construction methods utilized are practically the same as those of the great classical Italian lutai of three hundred years ago.

Violas
Available in several sizes- 16 inch (41cm), 16 1/2 (43 cm) and even larger. Models are A. Stradivarius 1690 (modified), GB Guadagnini 1785 and as well as Terenzio's personal model.

Cellos
Built after the designs of A. Amati 1560, A. Stradivari 1721.

Materials
Fine European maple, aged a minimum of thirty years, from the forests of Germany, Switzerland and Yugoslavia.

Very old air-dried spruce and chosen to compliment the back and chosen model.

One-piece backs
Available at a slightly higher price.

Varnishes
Made in our shop over a one to three year period and according to ancient recipes coloring them with predominately hand- ground natural vegetable and mineral pigments as they were in the classical European schools of the 17th, 18th, and 19 centuries.

Antiquing
Available and specific copies can be created at the client’s request.

Although time consuming, all attention to detail will be painstakingly undertaken to achieve the look and sound of the great masterpieces of the great Italian epochs of musical instrument craftsmanship.

Also Available
Our own private stock of finest quality old luthiers wood available for all instruments (European and Domestic) Please inquire at terenzio@terenzioviolins.com or call 717-273-0386