The UGLY Violins Musicians Love

VIOLIN - STEFANO GUERRESCHI, MOD. CARLO ANTONIO TESTORE, CREMONA 2025: https://www.violincellomaker.com/prod... Some of the most fascinating violins in history were never meant to be perfect. In this video, we explore the world of the Testore family from Milan — especially Carlo Antonio Testore — and why so many musicians are fascinated by these rough, direct, and highly characteristic instruments. While Stradivari became the symbol of elegance and perfection, the Testore family developed a completely different style of violin making: faster, more instinctive, less refined visually… but often incredibly powerful and alive under the player’s hands. Why do some musicians prefer instruments with more roughness and personality? Why are violinists today increasingly searching for Guarneri and Testore models instead of only perfectly refined Stradivari models? Together, we look at: – the history of the Testore family in Milan – Carlo Antonio Testore and his distinctive style – the meaning of “Al Segno dell’Aquila” – why many old Italian violins were built more quickly – the connection between rough workmanship and strong personality – and why imperfection can sometimes create unforgettable sound In this video, Edgar also presents a modern Testore-inspired violin made in Cremona by Stefano Guareschi, exploring its powerful, focused sound and its very particular character. If you enjoy violin making, old Italian violins, Cremona, Guarneri del Gesù, Stradivari, violin acoustics, violin history, or the personality behind great instruments, this video is for you. Meanwhile all the best from Cremona Edgar Searching for the right Violin🎻, Viola🎻, Cello🎻 or Doublebass🎻 ? Write me an e-mail: [email protected] Or visit my Shop 🛒 here: https://violincellomaker.com Want to build your violin by yourself? Edgar’s Online Violinmaking Academy http://edgar-online-violinmaking-acad... For more exclusive content check out my Patreon page, you will find extra video and content waiting for you: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=34343314 Starting from 3 Euro per month you be a part of the community! 📬 To be always updated when something new is coming sign up here for the NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2kfVWQA Get in touch with me: Facebook: Edgar Russ - Distinguished Violinmaking https://bit.ly/2lQjBHt Instagram: @edgarrussviolinmaker Special thanks to my Patrons: Jaan Ader, Vincent Colletti, Thomas Trempel, Eddy Verheggen, Steve Davison, Vernon Miller, Thomas Gagnon, David Hofmann, Jonathan Sun, Joe Shirley, Charalampos Dafermos, Robert Kierzkowski, Jon, Terry Vaughn, Rachel Landau, Tobias Radmer, Kenneth Webb, Marcelo Marpegan, C. D., Tales Lobosco, Dave Tuel, Andy Renshaw, Richard McCarthy, Doug Roth, Gerard Mc Donnell, Nikolai Buergin 🎻🤩