The Dario Giovanni violin from J&J Strings is a handcrafted, student-to-advancing-player instrument made with aged European tonewood and professional setup. Built for consistency and refined fittings, it delivers responsive, expressive play with elegance, projection, and musical depth. Tonally, it’s warm and resonant yet clear and focused across registers, strong in the lower end and seamless in the upper. Broad, expressive range with quick, articulate response—well suited to orchestral and chamber players.
Crafted with stunning attention to detail, the Dario Giovanni violin features a beautifully flamed maple back and sides, paired with a finely grained spruce top. The golden-brown varnish is warm and transparent, brought to life with tasteful antiquing that adds depth and character without overwhelming the natural beauty of the wood. The workmanship reflects a thoughtful balance between elegance and functionality.
This instrument offers both visual refinement and performance-driven reliability - an excellent choice for those stepping into more serious repertoire and ensemble work.
This violin is a “Prototype” model that differentiates from the regular models with select tone woods, single piece backs, special finishes, special inlays or maple burled woods.
Features include:
Stradivarius Pattern
Pirastro Gold "E" String
Thomastik-infeld Dominant "A" "D" "G" Strings
Despiau French bridge
Hand Selected Tone Woods
Seasoned Solid Spruce Top
Maple Back & Sides
Ebony fingerboard
Boxwood pegs, chin rest and tailpiece
Hand Selected by the Erny Family
Maker: J&J String Instruments (formerly West Coast Strings)
Case & Bow upgrade available!
Model #PT-4
Prof ID #030
The Dario Giovanni violin from J&J Strings is a handcrafted, student-to-advancing-player instrument made with aged European tonewood and professional setup. Built for consistency and refined fittings, it delivers responsive, expressive play with elegance, projection, and musical depth. Tonally, it’s warm and resonant yet clear and focused across registers, strong in the lower end and seamless in the upper. Broad, expressive range with quick, articulate response—well suited to orchestral and chamber players.
Crafted with stunning attention to detail, the Dario Giovanni violin features a beautifully flamed maple back and sides, paired with a finely grained spruce top. The golden-brown varnish is warm and transparent, brought to life with tasteful antiquing that adds depth and character without overwhelming the natural beauty of the wood. The workmanship reflects a thoughtful balance between elegance and functionality.
This instrument offers both visual refinement and performance-driven reliability - an excellent choice for those stepping into more serious repertoire and ensemble work.
This violin is a “Prototype” model that differentiates from the regular models with select tone woods, single piece backs, special finishes, special inlays or maple burled woods.
Features include:
Stradivarius Pattern
Pirastro Gold "E" String
Thomastik-infeld Dominant "A" "D" "G" Strings
Despiau French bridge
Hand Selected Tone Woods
Seasoned Solid Spruce Top
Maple Back & Sides
Ebony fingerboard
Boxwood pegs, chin rest and tailpiece
Hand Selected by the Erny Family
Maker: J&J String Instruments (formerly West Coast Strings)
Case & Bow upgrade available!
Model #PT-4
Prof ID #030
