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Clarence Bonewitz 1949 American Fiddle(violin)

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Clarence Bonewitz 1949 American Fiddle(violin)
Clarence Bonewitz June 1949 (signed and dated) Fine American Fiddle (violin) signed and dated underneath on the lower bout back plate. Great example of American craftmanship of the post WWII era. Measures 14 in (full sized)
Spruce Top of medium tight grain and bridge (original bridge)
Beautifully fluted corners.
One piece highly flamed maple back, highly flamed maple sides and neck/scroll.
Ebony fingerboard and fittings (pegs, chin rest and tailpiece), Single 'E" string Hill fine tuner.
Inlaid purfling, delicately cut 'f' holes elegantly carved scroll
The varnish is a lovely chestnut, with most of it intact.
Minimal visible repair aside from a hairline repaired crack on the treble top rib.
Strung with Thomastik Peter Infeld's