Lorenzo Locatelli violin, Cremona, 2005 | Metzler Violinsbold, soulful, refined About the Instrument This violin is delight to play, responsive and resonant. Its timbre is bold and supple across registers making it a lovely instrument for solos and group playing. The strong medium curl figure rises from the center joint of the two piece maple back. Similar flames run along the ribs and scroll. Its f holes emulate those of Guarneris instruments. The varnish is auburn over a wheat ground, which shows through