A Baroque Violin by David Van Zandt

This Baroque violin is a refined example of contemporary American period violinmaking by master luthier David Van Zandt of Portland, Oregon. Known for his historically informed craftsmanship, Van Zandt models his instruments on 17th‑ and 18th‑century Italian and German originals, using hand‑prepared varnish and authentic Baroque setup to achieve a warm, articulate tone with quick response. It represents the mature work of a maker highly regarded among professional early‑music performers.