Instrument Type: Violin
Circa: 2011
Asking Price: SOLD
Maker: Douglas Cox
The Violin
Douglas Cox based this 2011 violin on a Guarneri model, and he numbered it 688. Its petite size makes it very comfortable to play. It comes from a maker with decades of experience copying great instruments.
The sound is warm, rich and strong. So the violin offers the depth players expect from a Guarneri pattern. The back measures 35.0 cm.
That petite size matters. Players with smaller hands or a shorter reach often struggle with a larger violin. However, this Guarneri model by Douglas Cox gives them a comfortable violin without giving up a strong voice.
For a player, the Douglas Cox Guarneri model violin combines comfort and power in one modern American instrument. In addition, the number 688 places it among the hundreds of instruments Cox has made. That is why a Guarneri model violin from Douglas Cox suits a player who wants power in a compact frame.
The Maker
Douglas Cox counts his instruments, and the count keeps rising. Since 1981 he has built more than 700 of them. As a result, violin #688 comes from a maker working at full stride.
That output rests on a long foundation. He received his early training at the State Violin Making School in Mittenwald, Germany, in the late 1960s. After that, he spent ten years as head of repair and chief restorer at J. Bradley Taylor, Inc. in Boston.
Restoration taught him how the finest instruments work. So he now builds close copies of unusual and noteworthy masters to keep learning. Also, the Violin Society of America has recognized his work with awards, and artists play his instruments worldwide.
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.