William Whedbee Violin, Chicago, 1987

From the bench of master maker, William Whedbee, this violin provides a mellow and sweet tone with crystal clarity. Perfect for the chamber musician.

Labelled:
William Whedbee
in Chicago 1987

Measurements:
Back Length: 353mm
Upper Bout: 166mm
Center Bout: 111mm
Lower Bout: 206mm

The back is of two pieces of maple cut on the quarter of narrow width flame descending from the center joint. The ribs and scroll are of similar maple. The top is of two pieces of spruce cut on the quarter of irregular width wavy grain. The varnish is orange-brown over a golden ground.

Hawaiian native, William Whedbee, became interested in violin making while attending the University of Chicago in the early 1970's. Upon graduation, Whedbee travelled to Cremona to train at the Institute of Violin Making under the tutelage of Scarpini, Bulfari, Conia, and Morassi. Upon returning to Chicago in 1979, Whedbee & William Harris Lee partnered to form a violinmaking workshop where he built more than 400 violins, violas, and cellos. In 1992, Whedbee opened his own workshop and has been making instruments which have been highly sought after by professionals and students alike.