Instrument Type: Violin
Circa: 2012
Asking Price: SOLD
Maker: Eric Benning
The Violin
Tonal color sets apart this Stradivari model violin, which Eric Benning made in 2012. He built it in Los Angeles. He also gave it a stunning one-piece back, so the plate reads as one continuous surface.
The tone is very rich and beautiful. However, it leans slightly darker in tonal quality. That shade adds depth under the ear. In other words, Eric Benning shaped this 2012 Stradivari violin to trade a little sparkle for more color.
Players often split between bright and dark voices. This violin sits on the darker side while it keeps its richness. As a result, this 2012 Stradivari violin from Eric Benning offers a real alternative. Many modern violins chase a brilliant sound instead.
A violinist who loves a warm, shadowed color should have tried this Eric Benning Stradivari violin from 2012. It also suits chamber players who want a voice that blends. Still, its richness gives it enough presence for solo work.
The Maker
Eric Benning’s violins reflect the timeless traditions of the Italian masters, the makers who set the standard for the instrument. At the same time, he brings a modern approach to tone, and that balance defines his work.
His instruments appeal to distinguished teachers, solo violinists and orchestra members. Because teachers choose them, many students first hear his sound in a lesson room.
He works as the house luthier of Benning Violins in Los Angeles. Every violin that leaves his bench passes through that same workshop and that same set of hands. So each instrument carries one consistent vision from wood to varnish.
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.