This is an amazing, no compromise instrument for the professional and the serious player. The violin sings with a big sound and outstanding projection with great detail and response. This violin was build by one luthier who signed the lable. It is a copy of 1709 Votti and features a one-piece back at the two piece price (a special purchase).  In 2013 Mr. Scott Cao took one of his top violins to New York to compete in the Mondo Musica Festival. They held the competition with eleven of the top builders in the country plus three actual Stradivarius violins valued at millions of dollars each. The players were blindfolded and performed behind a sheet separating them from the judges so no one but the festival officials knew what was being played. Each instrument played the same two pieces and the Scott Cao instrument tied with another builder for first place. We are honored to be the top Scott Cao shop in Oregon. If you are local please call to schedule and appointment to try it. Free shipping in the continental US.  Call for bow and case options.