Alexander 1740 Duke of Cambridge Violin

Stradivarius Violin Bench

As a copy of a transitional period Stradivarius, hints of his “grand” style  instruments begin to emerge from the long pattern of his Golden Period. Though not completely transitioned, at an age of 81, Stradivarius began moving towards the wider and shorter pattern shift that begins to become evident in the rich, orange-red varnished original that this instrument mimics.