Instrument Type: Violin
Circa: 2019
Asking Price: SOLD
Maker: Eric Benning
The Violin
Eric Benning made this Eric Benning Bergonzi model violin in Los Angeles in 2019. The one-piece back is gorgeous Bosnian maple from 1954, and the top is a one-piece Northern Italian spruce from 1927.
That long-seasoned wood gives the instrument a rich and powerful tone, with a beautiful ability to draw color and depth from the player. The back measures 35.6 cm.
A one-piece top is uncommon. Pairing it with a one-piece back makes this Eric Benning Bergonzi model violin genuinely unusual. The spruce is nearly a century old, and that seasoning shows in the depth and the quick, confident response.
So this Eric Benning Bergonzi model violin suits players who want a powerful, colorful instrument built from exceptional aged materials. It is one of the most special Bergonzi-model violins to come out of the Benning workshop, and the rare one-piece top and back make it a standout among modern instruments.
The Maker
Eric Benning is the master luthier behind Benning Violins in Los Angeles. He builds instruments modeled on the great Cremonese and Italian masters, from carefully selected and aged tonewoods.
Carlo Bergonzi’s model is prized for its strength and focus. Each Eric Benning Bergonzi model violin reflects his close study of the originals, and his focus stays on a player-ready sound.
His use of rare, long-seasoned wood is one of the qualities that sets his instruments apart. He buys and stores it decades before it reaches a bench. That is a large part of why his violins sound settled and mature from the very first notes.
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.