Artur Friedhoff Calvo violin, Strad Titian model, 2022, Oakland CA | Metzler Violinssoulful, resonant, commanding About the Instrument This violin has a lovely resonant timbre across registers that makes for an excellent solo instrument. The violin is loosely based on the Stradivari P form Titian model from 1715. The varnish is an apricot over a wheat ground, bringing out the strong flame descending from the center joint on the quarter cut two piece back descending. The ribs and scroll are of the same maple but slightly less flamed.