Instrument Type: Violin
Circa: 2024
Asking Price: SOLD
Maker: Eric Benning
The Violin
Eric Benning made this Balestrieri violin in Los Angeles in 2024, making it one of his newest instruments. He followed a revered Balestrieri design. He selected Bosnian maple for the back and premium Northern Italian spruce for the top.
It produces the rich, clear tone that players expect from this model. In short, this 2024 Balestrieri violin by Eric Benning delivers the sound players look for in this pattern. The back measures 35.3 cm.
Tommaso Balestrieri worked in Mantua. Benning has built this pattern many times. As a result, his Balestrieri bench copies have become highly sought after. In fact, professional musicians, orchestral players and soloists often ask for this model first.
For a serious violinist, this Eric Benning Balestrieri violin from 2024 offered his most requested design in its current form. It also brought commanding presence to the stage. Every serious violinist will appreciate that pairing of clarity and strength. In addition, a new instrument lets its owner shape its voice over years of playing. That growth becomes part of the violin’s own story.
The Maker
Eric Benning is a master violinmaker. His craft comes from a legacy passed down through generations of makers in his family. He first learned from his violinmaking parents as a boy of 11.
He trained with his great-uncle, Carl F. Becker Jr., in the Becker school. Although he honors that tradition, he also applies a modern understanding of tone.
Today his work numbers over 145 instruments, played by teachers and orchestral players alike. In 2024, Eric Benning’s Balestrieri violin remained the model in highest demand.
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.