This is a very rare violin by Li Zhihua (with certificate). Violins made by Li Zhihua are mainly traded in Europe and the United States, and this violin is sold for over 1 million yen at musical instrument stores in the US. https://fiddlershop.com/products/li-zhihua-cremona-2023-guarneri-cannone-violin It adopts the Guarneri del Ges “Cannone” 1743 model, one of his specialties! Due to its high level of completion, it is highly regarded by musical instrument stores and performers. In recent years, the prices of instruments by young makers have been on the rise due to the weak yen and rising prices. Works by talented young makers like Li Zhihua are expected to increase in value in the future. This violin appears to be the last of his instruments. [Product Condition] It has an antique finish, giving it a well-used feel, but there is no noticeable damage and it is in overall beautiful condition. Each part has been inspected. It is ready to play immediately. In my subjective opinion, the sound blends very naturally in ensembles, harmonizing with the surrounding instruments while also highlighting your own phrases. In particular, the nuances of vibrato are clearly conveyed in the sound, allowing for a high degree of freedom in emotional expression. It is a very enjoyable instrument to play. It also has outstanding controllability. It gives a sense of security that it will produce the sound the player intends, and can be a reliable partner when tackling difficult pieces. Also, as this instrument was made recently, the sound will deepen even further as it is played in. Accessories include a dedicated case and certificate. This is the only used item currently available, so please take this opportunity to purchase it. Li Zhihua is a rising star stringed instrument maker active in Cremona. He studied under Giovanni Colonna and Nicholas Gamberini, disciples of Maurizio Bissolotti, and graduated from the Cremona School of Stringed Instrument Making. He currently has his own workshop in Cremona and is working on making violins with an antique finish.