New 5-string,PhF #04 atypical lutherie (large pattern, Chanot style, no CCs, prototype of the 50s originally equipped of 12 sympathetic strings, new handmade neck and back, flamed maple AA, classic shellac finish, body is 38cm like a small viola, but with a violin pitch (35,2cm) ; cast-alu, satin-black Wittner tail-piece . No électroacoustic system. Sold at CHF 1'200.- (approx. $ 1'200) February 2020. Come and give it a try

My other 'quintons' (5-string violins)

Brand new 5-string violin PhF #05, classic lutherie, Strad’-style; antique shellac varnish, very high quality, warm and balanced resonance, astounding for such a new instrument. You’d be amazed how easy it is to pass from a 4-string to this one. Fully equipped, electronic is an LR Baggs piezo cell (see specs on technical page). Sold at only CHF 1’800.- (~ $1’800,00). Come and give it a try!

opposite: quinton #02, with Despiau bridge & LR Baggs cell, ebony friction pegs, pearl inlays, that are optional. Sold CHF 1'000.- (approx.$1000,00) February 2020

above : quinton PhF#03, named 'Back in Black', equipped with Despiau/LR Baggs bridge. This instrument has been sold.

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