Subject: Fwd: Maestro violins Date: Sun, 7 Nov 1999 11:26:50 EST From: Lfauver@aol.com To: Jinbar@amlj.com I received the Maestro 408 violin on Friday the 5th. It is a work of art. I waited a couple of days so that I could develope an opinion based on a little more than the first playing. This violin compares favorably to my Italian violin. Although my Italian violin carries a deeper and darker tone throughout this Gliga has a very open and brighter quality that is a welcome contrast to what I am playing now. Nice volume, clear and rich toned with a mix of dark and bright qualities. A keeper, especially at the price paid.