Michael A. Daddona violin, Connecticut, 2024 | Metzler Violinssmooth, sweet, versatile About the Instrument This violin has a gorgeous timbre that is refined and smooth, shining across registers. The varnish is an umber over a golden ground, with some antiquing and shading by the luthier. The backs lovely medium flame figure falls from the center joint of the two piece back, with similar flames on the scroll. The ribs are of a plainer maple. Interior label reads: Michael Anthony Daddona Connecticut Anno 2024