Violin: Raymond Schryer Violin, 1994

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Beautiful Stradivarius copy handmade by Raymond Schryer, Award Winning Instrument Maker.

Raymond Schryer has been passionate about violins for over 30 years. Along with his classical studies Raymond became adept at fiddling and in his competition years he won 'Hors Concours' for three major competitions. Raymond studied violin performance at the University of Western Ontario and now enjoys arranging traditional fiddle tunes and playing in the Community Orchestra.

At the age of fourteen, Raymond studied violin making with his uncle Fernand Schryer in Quebec for four years. Raymond spent three years apprenticing at the violin shop of Geo. Heinl & Co. in Toronto. The dream of designing his own workshop became a reality when Schryer renovated the "Town Hall" in Hilton Beach. The years from 1993 have been filled with innovations, challenges and rewards.

In violinmaking competitions Raymond has consistently improved his standing. He is a leader in his field, having been recognized with gold medal wins internationally. The pinnacle of his career to date is the Gold Medal win for a Cello in October 2003 at the Triennale Internazionale in Cremona, Italy.

Raymond has been an active member of several professional organizations: Entente Internationale des Maitres Luthiers et Archetiers D'Arts and a long time member of the Oberlin Group of Violin Makers the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers. Raymond's passion for making has led him to research many aspects of violinmaking. He was one of eight makers collaborating with musicians at the first Amiata Summit held in Tuscany in 2004.

Raymond and his colleagues share ideas, collaborate, invent, and apply technology to the art of lutherie. Raymond's research and development projects have not only benefited him and his career but have also been shared with other makers worldwide.

Violin Description:

Handcrafted in Hilton Beach, Canada, 1994
Two-piece back of well flamed maple with ribs to match
Well-flamed maple neck
Two piece top of medium grain spruce
Varnish is shaded red brown
Fittings of ebony and gold mounted

Label Reads: Violin Maker - Raymond Schryer
Hilton Beach Canada 1994

Overall Length: 23 In.
Length of Body: 14 3/8 In.
Middle: 4 3/8 In.
Upper Bouts: 6 1/2 In.
Lower Bouts: 8 1/8 In.

This replica possesses a robust tone with fine projection that will be appreciated by a serious player working on expanding tonal boundaries.