Mr. Iwai's violin has a list price of 1.2 million yen. Takao Iwai received the following awards: 2-time winner of the Tchaikovsky Competition, Special Award in 1998, and Best Sound Award in 2007. The wood is also well-dried, and the G string, in particular, is comparable to those worth 8 to 9 million yen. There are many imitations of violins, but this one comes with a certificate of authenticity. For those considering a full-size violin: Rental is available for 10,000 yen per month (for 2 months or more). A 3-year rental is also available for 300,000 yen. Made by Takao Iwai. He studied in Italy from 1981 to 1992. He studied under Conia Stefano, Gio Batta Morassi, and Renato Scrollavezza. This instrument is suitable for music university entrance exams and competitions. It is a Stradivarius model. Due to its solid construction (the same thickness as a Stradivarius), it can also be considered for investment. Trial playing is possible. Located in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo. The back and front plates of the violin are made from wood from the Dolomites, a World Heritage site. The single-piece wood from the Dolomites, harvested from the mountains where Gio Batta Morassi sourced his materials, is even more valuable. I heard that the soundboards of the world's high-end instruments, such as S and B, and the increasingly popular Shigeru Kawai pianos, which offer excellent cost performance, are also made from Dolomites wood. Using wood harvested from the Dolomites 150 years ago, and of course, materials that have aged over many years, Mr. Takao Iwai was commissioned to create this Stradivarius model. Subjectively speaking, the instrument's appeal lies in its sweet, broad, and rich tone, as well as its powerful resonance. It is similar to a Shigeru Kawai grand piano, for example. Because they share the same materials, they share the same richness of sound and expansion. It can be said that this is an instrument with extremely high potential. It is said that a violin truly reveals its sound after about 100 years. The connection between each string is good, and the sound resonates with a balanced and rich luster from low to high notes. It is a very pleasant instrument to play. The instrument is in excellent condition. When compared to an 8 million yen Italian violin at a specialty store in Ginza, it was not only comparable but also produced a graceful yet powerful and rich sound. Made from a single piece of 150-year-old wood brought from the same mountain as Morassi's works, it has a rich resonance, and is used by members of the Orchestre de Paris. Accessories/Parts: Shoulder rest (Wahlman). The Wahlman is the best model, and Mr. O, who won first place in the Japan Music Competition, also used it. The price has been returned to the list price because its value has been recognized.