This beautiful violin by Scott Cao, model STV 950, is perfect for advanced players. It has a mellow tone and features;High quality European mapleItalian spruceIndian ebony fingerboardHill style boxwood fittingsVarnished, and set up in Campbell Studio.The 950 is hand built in combination between the Campbell, California and Guangzhau workshops. The violin is built in the Guangzhau workshop, then shipped to the USA where it is varnished and set up in Campbell, CA. 15-year aged, highly flamed Bosnian Maple and aged Italian spruce is specifically chosen for the 950 series instruments. Skilled craftsmanship and artistic varnishing are hallmarks of the STV 950 series.A new antiqued Cannone model retails for over $3000.