Instrument Type: Violin
Circa: 1998
Asking Price: SOLD
Maker: Alain Carbonare
The Violin
Alain Carbonare made this violin in 1998, and it remains in pristine condition. Splendid wood and an experienced hand produced an outstanding instrument. The one-piece flamed maple back stands out at once. A rich spirit varnish completes the picture.
The sound matches the look. This Alain Carbonare violin speaks with a dark, soloistic voice. It carries the depth and presence a performing musician needs. The back measures 35.8 cm.
Careful ownership kept this Alain Carbonare violin exactly as its maker intended it. You can see that in the clean edges, the purfling and the depth of the varnish.
That makes it a strong choice for a player stepping up to a professional instrument. First, the maker has a long track record. Second, the materials are top quality. Finally, the voice suits solo work. This Alain Carbonare violin was one of the best examples we have seen from him.
The Maker
Alain Carbonare has made more than five hundred instruments. Players around the world know his craftsmanship. He began making in 1987 in Mirecourt, the historic heart of French violin making.
Great musicians have played his instruments. That list includes Yehudi Menuhin, Vladimir Spivakov and Mstislav Rostropovich. So his name carries real weight among professionals.
An Alain Carbonare violin joins the French tradition to a modern soloist’s sound. Today that combination keeps his work in steady demand. Players who want a contemporary instrument with a genuine pedigree find both here: the discipline of the Mirecourt school and the trust of world-class performers. Players who want a modern French instrument with a soloist’s voice will find both here.
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.