William Belote Violin, Ann Arbor, 2021

A unique model from William Belote, this violin features high arching and sloped shoulders making it comfortable yet powerful.Labelled:William Jon BeloteWJBAnn Arbor 2021HellmutBack Length: 357mmUpper Bout: 200mmCenter Bout: 115mmLower Bout: 164mmThe back is of one piece of maple cut on the slab. The ribs and scroll are of similar maple. The top is of two pieces of spruce cut on the quarter of fine width grain widening slightly at the flanks. The varnish is orange-brown over golden ground.