The Ming Jiang Zhu 903 violins are made at the Noble Heart workshop in Guangzhou China. This world class workshop has won many Violin Society of America awards. These violins are very powerful, clear, and generally have a very dark tone. Every violin is carved from beautifully flamed Asian maple for the back and sides, and a spruce top with a beautiful antique oil finish. Specifications Body: Top from Spruce, Maple back & sides from Sichuan China Pattern: Guarneri Varnish: Oil varnish Fittings: Ebony Bridge: Professional Level from Aubert Mirecourt Strings: Thomastik Dominant Dimensions 4/4 Full Size: Body length ≈ 355mm, Total length ≈ 586mm 7/8 Size: Body length ≈ 344mm, Total length ≈ 570mm . About the Maker This violin, crafted in the esteemed workshop of Ming Jiang Zhu in Guangzhou, China, is a testament to the masterful art of violin making. Ming Jiang Zhu, a revered modern violin maker, passed away in 2014 but left behind a legacy of excellence. Recognized for their exceptional skills, Zhu received numerous honorary medals from the Violin Society of America (VSA). Today, the workshop continues to be guided by Ming Jiang Zhu’s devoted student and brother-in-law, Wei Xian Zhu, who has been instrumental in preserving and expanding the workshop’s legacy for over three decades.