Yamaha Violin YVN200S Size 4/4 Made in 2005. This was the flagship model at the time. I received it from a violin teacher and used it, but I am letting it go due to decluttering for my end-of-life preparations. As this is a high-value item, I have attached full images, so please check the condition. It will be shipped in an old, but German-made hard case. Below is an excerpt from the Yamaha catalog with information about this violin: Respect for Stradivari, and a crystallization of dreams. It responds to free bowing with immeasurable expressiveness. It was introduced as Yamaha's flagship violin model. Based on the work of Stradivarius (YVN200S), the basic processes of Braviol and Yamaha's latest technology were added. Environmental seasoning was implemented to disperse and alleviate internal distortions. Environmental changes (temperature and humidity) corresponding to the four seasons of Japan were scientifically added, dispersing and alleviating internal distortions during instrument making, allowing it to achieve a sound like an old violin despite being a new instrument. New painting technology was adopted to thin the varnish film. Artida uses Yamaha's unique new technology for the first layer (sealer) applied to the violin, making it thinner than a regular violin. It is said that the thinner the varnish, the "better the instrument sounds." The playing-in acceleration technology achieves the rich and deep tone unique to old violins. Artida gives the completed violin optimal vibration and induces resonance, providing "playing-in acceleration technology" that corresponds to actual instrument performance, achieving the rich and deep tone unique to old violins despite being a new violin. Ultra-carefully selected wood was used. From the finest wood sourced from around the world, skilled technicians further select the best. Yamaha's unique know-how, which has been in dialogue with wood for over 100 years, is utilized. Even stricter standards than YVN100G/S were set, and the wood was selected.