Instrument Type: Violin
Circa: 2004
Asking Price: SOLD
Maker: Brian Benning
The Violin
Brian Benning made this violin in Los Angeles in 2004, on a Guarneri model, under the watchful eye of his brother Eric Benning. A gorgeous one-piece back of Bosnian maple shows intense pillow flames. The two-piece Italian spruce top has straight, even grain.
The sound is rich and penetrating. A professional owned this Brian Benning violin from new, so it offered an accessible way into a Benning instrument. The back measures 35.1 cm.
Years of professional use tell you something that a showroom cannot. This Brian Benning violin has held up under the demands of regular performance, and it has had time to develop the mature voice that steady playing brings.
It also connects a player directly to the Los Angeles workshop behind Benning Violins. The same materials and the same standards went into it as into the family’s other instruments. So it suits advanced students and working professionals alike, and the one-piece back makes it striking to look at as well.
The Maker
Brian Benning belongs to the Benning family of Los Angeles violin makers. He built this instrument in the family workshop alongside his brother Eric, and he followed the same careful selection of tonewood and the same attention to detail.
A Brian Benning violin therefore shares the workshop’s focus on classic Italian models and strong, player-ready sound. That makes it a natural choice for serious students and professionals.
The Benning shop builds with the working musician in mind. Because of that, every Brian Benning violin reflects the family’s close attention to sound, comfort and reliability.
Terms of Sale
This violin has sold, so it is no longer available for purchase. Benning Violins invites you to browse our current catalog of fine instruments. You can also contact us directly to ask about similar pieces.