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Pygmalius Derius Giapponese "ADVANCE," Tokyo, Japan
Level: Advanced.
Size: 4/4.
Year made: 2008.
Condition: Excellent - defect-free structurally; there are minor traces of prior use - please review the images carefully.
Fittings: Rosewood.
Strings: Thomastik-Infeld Dominant.
Bow: brand new better quality octagonal Brazilwood bow (ebony frog decorated with Parisian eye and full nickel-silver mount; mother of pearl slide; three-piece button with a m-o-p eye; natural white horsehair).
Case: premium Super Light case in very good, gently used condition - with two shoulder straps, violin blanket, and key.
Accessories: KUN shoulder rest; brand new rosin; cleaning cloth; mute.

An advanced grade instrument by Pygmalius, the highly regarded Tokyo-based maker of fine instruments. In terms of sound quality, the ADVANCE is a big step up relative to their excellent intermediate model, the STANDARD.

The violin is characterized by its nicely balanced, warm, full-bodied tone. The instrument is resonant and responsive, and would reward the skilled player.

The violin is hand built and hand finished in the Italian tradition from select grade tonewood.

In excellent condition: there are no cracks, repairs, or any other defects; cosmetically, there are minor traces of prior use.

Play-ready.

About Pygmalius Tokyo

Pygmalius operation is owned by Bunkyo Gakki of Japan (a rare instrument dealer that ventured into - and succeeeded greatly - in fine instrument making). Pygmalius specializes in fine stringed instruments, predominantly violins. Pygmalius may not be widely known in the United States but is considered one of the top brands in Japan and is highly regarded and popular. Bunkyo Gakki is also famous for its other subsidiary, Archet a Tokyo, which makes excellent - and equally expensive - bows. For perspective, the least expensive violin outfit in Pygmalius' current line-up, the Standard, has retailed in Japan for approximately $1,500.

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