William Whedbee violin, 1983, Chicago USA – William Harris Lee Chicago

Violin Labeled Entirely Handmade In The Shop Of William H. Lee & Co., Inc. Chicago Illinois Model 12 No. 1066 1983 By W. Whedbee Model:  1735 Del Gesu Back Length: 352mm (Over arch) Upper bout width: 167.2mm (Over arch) C bout width: 110.8mm (Caliper) 111mm (Over arch) Lower bout width: 206mm (Over arch) Top: Two Piece quartered, bold winter grainlines, spaced medium in the middle, wider through the f’s and medium in the flanks. Back: Two Piece quartered European Maple, fairly tight moderate flame. Ribs: Wider grain medium flame moderate depth Scroll: Slightly off quarter 105.8mm, 30mm heel, 6mm peg box walls Varnish: Pale yellow underneath to moderate orange. The top appears darker because of the build up in the winter grainlines. Original W.H.Lee Bridge from 1983—No Cracks Perfect Condition Private Collection of Hoffmann Strings March 1, 2025  Call or email for details.