Scott Cao STV-850 Scarampella 1890 2-Piece Back Violin - 4/4

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Available now at Haggerty’s Music, the Scott Cao STV-850 Scarampella 1890 2-Piece Back Violin represents the culmination of decades of craftsmanship, research, and tonal refinement. Inspired by the celebrated instruments of Stefano Scarampella, one of Italy’s most revered late-19th-century violin makers, this model captures the bold voice, expressive character, and elegant artistry that have made Scarampella violins highly sought after by professional musicians around the world. Built by the top makers of the renowned Scott Cao Workshop in Guangzhou, the STV-850 stands among the finest workshop violins available today.

Crafted from first-grade Italian spruce and carefully aged Bosnian maple, this violin combines premium materials with exceptional attention to detail. The two-piece Bosnian maple back displays beautiful figure and contributes to the instrument’s impressive projection and tonal depth, while the Italian spruce top provides clarity, responsiveness, and dynamic range. Finished with a meticulously hand-applied varnish, the instrument possesses the visual warmth and sophistication often associated with much older Italian instruments.

The STV-850 is designed for serious players who require a violin capable of meeting the demands of advanced study, teaching, orchestral performance, chamber music, and solo repertoire. Its rich tonal palette offers warmth, complexity, and remarkable carrying power, while its quick response rewards both delicate nuance and powerful bowing. Professionally adjusted by the Scott Cao Workshop before leaving the bench, each instrument arrives performance-ready with excellent balance, playability, and tonal consistency. Combining boutique-level craftsmanship, premium tonewoods, and concert-quality sound, the Scott Cao STV-850 Scarampella 1890 model is an outstanding choice for musicians seeking an heirloom-quality violin at an exceptional value.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Scott Cao STV-850 Master Workshop Series
• Model: Scarampella 1890 Copy
• Size: 4/4 Full Size

Body

• Top Material: First-Grade Italian Spruce
• Back Material: 2-Piece Bosnian Maple
• Sides/Ribs Material: Bosnian Maple
• Body Finish: Hand-Applied Antiqued Varnish
• Body Style: Traditional Violin
• Purfling: Hand-Inlaid
• Arching: Scarampella 1890 Pattern

Neck

• Neck Material: Bosnian Maple
• Neck Finish: Hand-Applied Varnish
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Ebony
• Position Markers: None
• Scale Length: Standard 4/4 Violin Scale
• Nut Material: Ebony
• Neck Profile: Traditional Violin Profile

Hardware

• Bridge: Professional Workshop-Fitted Maple Bridge
• Tailpiece: Hill-Style Ebony
• Chin Rest: Hill-Style Ebony
• Tuning Machines: Ebony Friction Pegs
• Pegs: Hill-Style Ebony
• End Button: Ebony
• Fingerboard: Indian Ebony
• Fine Tuners: As Installed by Workshop Setup

Setup

• Strings: Professional Performance Strings
• Soundpost: Professionally Fitted
• Bridge Adjustment: Workshop Adjusted
• Setup Location: Scott Cao Workshop, Guangzhou

Miscellaneous

• Tonewoods: 10-Year Aged Bosnian Maple and Italian Spruce
• Recommended For: Advanced Students, Teachers, Professional Musicians
• Workshop: Scott Cao Guangzhou Workshop