~~ MAKER
WILLIAM T. WALLS
Tampa, Florida, 1963
A Professional Quality Custom Violin
Rare, One-of-a-Kind Carvings & Inlays
~ One-Piece Flamed Maple Back ~BEAUTIFUL, MATURE, RICH SOUND
Listen to the Sound Sample Below...This is a very beautiful, one of a kind, hand-made violin by master
American makerWilliam T Walls, Florida, circa 1963. It bears
the maker's original label inside.This violin is exceptional in
every way...a genuine, one-of-a-kind, hand carved violinwith
exquisite carving, gorgeous ebony inlays on the side bouts,
fluted sound holes and an inspired intricately decorated scoll.
It is a professional violin. One piece flamed maple back. It
hasthe kind of sound violinistsare always lookingfor.It is
inexcellent vintage condition...no cracks of any kind.Listen to it being played in
the video posted below.
Video Sound Sample...
Watch and hear this violin being played...
(If your Browser doesn't support a "click& play"Video, here is a
direct link tothe sound sample. Paste"to your Browser Bar and
it will take you directly to it: https://youtu.be/z7VaGoVN05k
"Click" on Arrow to Listen to this Fine Violin Beling Played
This is a video clip of the actual violin being sold in this sale
and was shot on my inexpensive Casio digital camera in video
mode. There is absolutely no enhancement of the sound at
all...no expensive, special microphones, no computer
alteration,no studioeffects.The playerisa student
who always welcomes your comments.
As always, it is selling here in a genuine sale format.
...it will sell the the highest buyer. Enjoy!
A Rare, One-of-a-Kind Violin...
This is a Special Instrument.This is a rare, hand-made violin...a fine example ofthe luthier arts.
It is itself a work of art.Look at some of the special details...the nicely
fluted sound holes, the detailed scroll carvings, the unusual ebony inlaid
sidebouts,the ebonized heel. I've addedquitea few detailed photos
and as usual a video ofthis violin being played to assist you.
It is anbeautifulexample of the highest caliberof American
violin-making, It is a professional quality instrumentby a known
maker... ahighly sought after and highly collectible violin.
ORIGINAL MAKER'SLABEL
LABEL READS:
Made by
William T. Walls
Tampa, Florida 1963
Beautifully ebony inlaid side bouts.
MEASUREMENTS
FULL SIZE ~ 4/4 VIOLINOverall Length: 23-1/4"
Body Length: 14"
Width of Lower Bout: 8-1/4"
Width of Upper Bout: 6-5/8"
Extraordinary carving on the scrolls.
Look the picturesover and listento the sound
sample. This is aone-of-kind, hand-made
violin by an American violin-maker.
This is a very special violin with a beautiful,powerfulsound
in myopinion.Ifyou're lookingfor a one-of-a-kind,
custom hand-made instrument, don't pass it up!
CONDITION:This is an exceptional violin in wonderful condition. There are no
cracks of any kind, no open seams, no issues or repairs at all.
This is very fine violin from an estate containing many fine 18th,
19thand20th century instruments.. This violin washandmade
byAmerican violin-maker in Virginia. As an estateviolinit
may benefit from having fresh set up.It is clearlyplayable
as you can hear in the videosound sample. I havehave
alsoincludedquite afew closeupphotos this
violin whicharepart of the description.Ships in its original case. No Bow.This violin is being offered here at sale. I start all my
sales at under a dollar so that everyone can participate.
It willbe sold to the highest buyer in one week. This is an
estateitem and must be sold here at sale. I cannot end
thesale early and there is no "Buy It Now" pricing.I sell only on . Old violins are speculative and are sold as is.
I've included many photos which are part of the description;
if you have questions, please ask prior to offerding. Payment
must be made by Paypal within 3 days of the endof the
sale; I reserve the right to relist it after this period.
And please ask any questions that you might have. I'll
answer them as best as I can...that's what I'm here for.
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