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The Raul Emiliani VL928 is a world-class violin that’s the epitome of instrument craftsmanship. Crafted exclusively by elite luthiers, the VL928 flaunts a top made from Italian spruce with a Bosnian maple back and ribs. These choice tonewoods combine to create a lavish violin that lets you play in a stunning array of splendid tonal colors. With the Raul Emiliani in hand, you’ll expressively perform the most delicate compositions, all the while exhibiting your musical mastery. Aside from its plush sound, Sweetwater violinists adore the instrument’s aesthetics, spanning the oil varnish to the light trim on the boxwood pegs. Together, all these elements equal a spectacular instrument that professionals and high-level collegiate players will delight in playing.





In memoriam: Raul Emiliani was an Italian-born violinist, composer, and arranger. His work as a pedagogue contributed to the development of numerous fine instrumentalists. Professor Emiliani died in 1989.





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Carefully crafted from the finest tonewoods





The tonewoods used to create the Raul Emiliani violin are sourced from regions favored by some of history’s most renowned and inspired violin makers. The top is sculpted from spruce wood grown in Italy, with the back and ribs crafted from Bosnian maple. Each of these tonewoods is carefully chosen by Eastman’s top-level luthiers, then aged and seasoned before they begin their construction. Once ready, these skilled makers meticulously craft the instrument to perfection, creating a refined violin with magnificent tone and projection.





The highest level of detail





Eastman’s master luthiers take exceptional care when building a Raul Emiliani violin. Every last part of the instrument is handmade to exacting specifications ? from the expertly carved scroll down to the boxwood fittings, each minute detail is a work of art in and of itself. Even the purfling on the outside edges of its body is carefully inlaid by hand. And to further add to its refinement, master luthiers hand apply an antiqued oil varnish that allows the violin to vibrate freely and gives it a look that’s full of character. Each of these intricacies denotes the skill and mastery of the makers behind the VL928, leading to an heirloom-quality violin that sounds beautiful and will last a lifetime.





Eastman: crafting fine instruments since 1992





Accomplished flutist Qian Ni founded Eastman in 1992 after graduating from the Boston University School of Music. Similar to Sweetwater, Eastman started as a one-man operation, with Ni selling instruments out of the back of his car. Today, Eastman is a global maker of musical instruments, but they've never lost sight of their humble beginnings. Players ? both students and professionals alike ? searching for an instrument with outstanding sound, comfortable playability, and traditional craftsmanship will find exactly what they're looking for from Eastman.





Eastman VL928 Raul Emiliani Professional Violin Features:


4/4-size professional violin made from solid tonewoods


Hand-carved Italian spruce top with Bosnian maple back and ribs for exceptional tone and playability


Ebony fingerboard with boxwood pegs, chinrest, and tailpiece


Boxwood tailpiece equipped with fine E tuner


Hand-applied oil varnish for enhanced detail and beauty


Set up with Pirastro Evah Parazzi strings with Gold E