People who own a Kono:

Joshua Bell- soloist
Michelle Kim-New York Philharmonic assistant concertmaster
David Lipsess-Colburn School, Aspen Institute
Many members of the National Symphony, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra,
and other professional orchestras nationwide

A very fine NEW  1/2 size violin hand made by the Japanese maker HIROSHI KONO in Tokyo. This is a Guarneri copy. The violin has a beautiful ONE PIECE BACK and is in mint, new condition. The sound is outstanding: rich with a very good projection. You will not receive the same instrument pictured here. since I sell many Kono violins. But the instrument you buy is from the same maker, and the same quality as the instrument pictured here. The violin will have a label from 2026.