This sound every bit as good as it does when played by Itzhak Perlman on his Strad. That is meant to be a compliment to the instrument and the guy playing it.

@1stfiddlerman

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I definitely took it as a compliment. LOL

Around 2003, I brought in a 1930-ish bench made German Strad pattern to Scott Cao’s shop. I was low on money but this fiddle needed a neck reset and full set up, fittings, etc. I thought I was ok to get some extra work while they repaired that violin. 3 days later I got a call from them asking me to come pick up my violin, which they treated with a lot of reverence. The work was absolutely spot on, very powerful sound, and it was $350.00. Excellent artisan level workmanship with that kind of turnaround. I really like their shop, and their violins are somewhat of a force themselves! Great people.

Thank you so much for all you do. I love that you do these videos and I love my Scott Cao.

Hmmmm... impressive.... played by a Kennedy ( N ) ! ( LOL, sorry folks - it was an "in joke" with Pierre )... seriously - sounds awesome.. great instrument....

@1stfiddlerman

7 жыл бұрын

LOL. Thanks

I can see why it has won so many awards! It sounds so good!

@1stfiddlerman

7 жыл бұрын

You're right. He knows how to make a violin. :)

It's so nice to see you enjoy playing it! Very beautiful sound and look!! Very jealous of the buyer

@1stfiddlerman

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I feel that the buyer will be satisfied forever!!! :)

Beautiful violin and beautiful playing once again 🎻

@1stfiddlerman

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lydia

OMG! That is such a fantastic violin and only in my dreams I would have one...Amazing!!! 💞🎻😊

@1stfiddlerman

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I agree. I would be real happy to own this one for myself.

That sounds absolutely beautiful Mr. Fiddlerman!!

@1stfiddlerman

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason. I thoroughly love playing it.

Man, I love that tone. I can almost feel it singing.

@1stfiddlerman

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!!

the tone is very satisfying :)

@1stfiddlerman

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

Beautiful, I'd love to play the Meditation one day. Also beautiful violin. If I could afford one I'd get it.

@1stfiddlerman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I hope you can afford it as you most certainly deserve one. :) Cheers!

Beautiful

@1stfiddlerman

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. :)

The tone is bright but not overly so and evokes a sunrise.It has balance and poise throughout.It seems really responsive with gentle subtleties; no extremes or a wild streak. It's a typical Strad model in my opinion.Very nice.

@1stfiddlerman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fareed. Nice analogy. Cheers!

Wow!

@1stfiddlerman

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

One day. Lovely tone

@1stfiddlerman

7 жыл бұрын

Hope so. Maybe not this one but another great violin right?

Fiddlerman, is this one of Scott Cao's bench made violins of which he uses Italian tonewoods that are 2-300 years? beautiful sound. love it! I hope to see more fine violins reviewed by you in the future.

@1stfiddlerman

7 жыл бұрын

This is one of those. He actually told me up to 500 years. LOL Who knows.

@piggy168

7 жыл бұрын

Fiddlerman 500 years old wood? Hmmm... those trees sure survived a lot of wars... :)

@1stfiddlerman

7 жыл бұрын

He told me that he has a lot of sources and gets wood from old doors..... etc.

@user-xp9jz9ye2y

2 жыл бұрын

Do you think Scott is honest

👍🎹BRAVO 🎹👍

@1stfiddlerman

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Elnur!

Tough question, which violin, in your shop, sounds the best?

@1stfiddlerman

7 жыл бұрын

This is probably it. Better than my private bench made violin.

Beautiful Instrument. Have u tried the STV-600 and would you recommend it?

@1stfiddlerman

6 жыл бұрын

I can't say that I have. We sell the STV-500, STV-750, STV-850 and up..... Let me know if you would like to try a STV-600 and we'll order some to test. :)

@sheepdotexe7600

6 жыл бұрын

Fiddlerman I’d like to get your opinion on the instrument if you’ve managed to test one, i heard the sound on one of their websites but I’m not sure if it’s either a step up from the STV 500 or a step down. Thx

@1stfiddlerman

6 жыл бұрын

We ordered two yesterday. I'll have information for you probably by next week. Scott Cao is in California and we are in Florida so shipping takes 5 working days. The STV600 has better wood and is considered a big step-up from the STV-500.

@sheepdotexe7600

6 жыл бұрын

Fiddlerman Thx

@sheepdotexe7600

6 жыл бұрын

Another question, would you prefer the Fiddlerman master violin over the 600 and the 750?

I'm wondering. What difference does Ebony, Boxwood or Rosewood fittings make on the instrument in regards to sound and playbility etc. As a violist possessing a fiddlerman artist viola, mine has ebony fittings. I would prefer rosewood in all honesty, but I'm wondering if Ebony poses a greater advantage over rosewood or boxwood and vice versa.

@1stfiddlerman

7 жыл бұрын

There isn't that much difference in sound. The Ebony sometimes gives a darker sound because of the more dense wood but it's barely noticeable.

@musiclovergeek1251

7 жыл бұрын

Well, what about ease of turning? I've heard that Ebony is the hardest out of all three, while boxwood is the softest, unless it's the good "buxus wood" which is still softer than ebony, but harder than rosewood. I've also heard that steel strings will cut through boxwood fittings really quick, though. Which one is the easiest to turn?

Please what's the song played at the end already ?

@bootifulwoman7405

7 жыл бұрын

meditation from thais

@1stfiddlerman

7 жыл бұрын

I'm the same way, I hear a piece and know it perfectly but can't remember the title. :) Like bootiful woman said, Thais.

@tooney012345678910

7 жыл бұрын

Ok thank you :) Great sound by the way

How much does something like this cost?

@usuitakumi8179

7 жыл бұрын

around 25.000$+ ...

@1stfiddlerman

7 жыл бұрын

Like Usui said. The asking price is 25K

It does sound nice, but a beginner with this would make a mighty nice squawk too :)

@1stfiddlerman

7 жыл бұрын

It's possible. :( However, that beginner would sound better on this violin than he would on any other violin. :)

I'm too poor to be watching this

@1stfiddlerman

7 жыл бұрын

LOL. Sorry to hear it

@chriss6356

7 жыл бұрын

i cant believe you guys actually got your hands on one made by Scott himself. I'm so jealous.

@Fiddlershop

7 жыл бұрын

We sold 2 prior to this one quite quickly to professional symphony musicians.

This is the one you've been mentioning, it does sounded sweeter in the top end, not as sharp sounding as other Chinese violin on your channel.

@1stfiddlerman

5 жыл бұрын

You are right but this is technically an American violin, made in California. :) Scott Cao is an artist. Such an amazing maker. The problem is that his name goes on all his brand violins including the low budget models. The bench made instruments are REALLY special. We've sold 4 of them to full-time professional symphony musicians.

@annettenelson3453

5 жыл бұрын

Fiddlerman why is it a problem for Scott Cao to put his name on a low end violin such as the one I just bought (905) and his bench made? He does put the label inside of the violin, so you know exactly what you are getting. I have never been to a concert where the violins had pice tags hanging from them or how and where they were made. What really matters to our ears is the sound that is created...by the instrument and MOSTLY by the musician. I personally could not make the most expensive violin in the world sound any better than a beginner...(no, I cannot even call myself a violinist yet!). Someday, when you are long gone Pierre, your personal violins should be the bench made price or much higher...my opinion.

@1stfiddlerman

5 жыл бұрын

@@annettenelson3453 The label shows that the lower models coming from his workshops are "Scott Cao", just that he must distinguish between the higher end instruments to justify the cost. It would be fun to know what the "Holstein" bench (that's our highest end violin) will cost in the future. :) Cheers!

@annettenelson3453

5 жыл бұрын

Fiddlerman Indeed. You should make a 1/2 Holstein bench for me at 1/2 the cost! LOL

@1stfiddlerman

5 жыл бұрын

@@annettenelson3453 Who would that instrument be for?

is there any violin cheaper than this which is of similar quality ?

@1stfiddlerman

7 жыл бұрын

Did you check this one out? I LOVE it!!! kzread.info/dash/bejne/p4Gsl9ODdpTHabQ.html

I can make my cecilio sound better than this.. ..depending on how the audience responds to the drugs.

@1stfiddlerman

7 жыл бұрын

LOL

25000 $ are you for real ?????

@1stfiddlerman

5 жыл бұрын

He is a VSA competition winner and he can't make that many a year. Getting the best is expensive. But to be fair, it's about what I paid for my bench made Jan Larson violin from Lima, Sweden.

With respect... why is there reverb on the violin and none on your voice? It’s admittedly a very nice tone, but I’m suspecting some shenanigans.