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Give us a call: +49 -(0)69- 75089737 (Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m. CET Berlin)
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Give us a call: +49 -(0)69- 75089737 (Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m. CET Berlin)
Or inquire via email: >>> the.violinproject@yahoo.de <<<
proudly
presents
Ji Brothers Professional Violins
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"Violin arrived safely. Fully satisfied."
Nils M.*, Berlin (02/04/2011, on "Ji Brothers Nicoló Amati Copy")
"I had been thinking about buying a new instrument for a couple of years and had read that Chinese
instruments were improving rapidly. I discovered "The Violin Project" online, did some research
on the makers (Suo Ji Xue and Bai-Li Xing, in particular) and felt I should take a look.
I live reasonably close to Offenbach anyway. Mr Muething was extremely welcoming and I tried at least
a dozen instruments over the course of about 3 hours! Of these, I felt there were several that would have
suited my needs – but the "King Joseph" copy made by Suo Ji Xue stood out for me.
I found Mr Muething's patient advice extremely helpful in coming to my decision. I mostly
play traditional fiddle music and swing jazz, so my considerations are not necessarily
the same as those of a classical player.
It is now nearly six months since I bought the instrument and it has been an inspiration.
The tone is rich, smooth and chocolatey and beautifully balanced across the full range.
The harmonics also respond very well. For years, I played a good quality Lamy violin made
around 100 years ago in Mirecourt , France . This Ji violin is a far superior instrument,
yet the Lamy would be more expensive. Musical colleagues have also commented that the tone
has developed since they first heard it. Thank you for an excellent instrument.
I would (and do) recommend The Violin Project to anyone interested in buying a new instrument."
Edward W.* (05/09/10, on the "Ji Brothers Del Gesù King Joseph Copy")
"I wanted to send you a comment for quite some time but I've been very busy lately.
Now, in the final days of the year, I have fund the time to write you these few lines.
Let me first thank you very much for selling this outstanding instrument to me!
Ever since I purchased the Ji Brothers Del Gesù "Cannone" model this is the only
violin on which I've been playing. Never before have I reached this level of satisfaction
with a violin (And right from the start, too!). Please extend my thanks to the Masters Ji
for their excellent work and thanks also to you and to Mr. Guenther (the violist) for
your excellent, professional (and patient) guidance during the test playing.
My colleagues in the orchestra have also been consistently full of praise for the violin,
and you can feel that it is still improving noticeably with time ... I have recommended
your shop to other players and I sincerely hope that you will be getting new inquiries very soon!"
Jürgen L.* (12/30/09, on the "Ji Brothers Del Gesù Cannone")
"I can hardly wait to be finishing the break-in process of my new violin, so I'm
sending you this message before. I am confident that I have made the right choice and
that the instrument I've purchased is not only beautiful but also evenly balanced, sonorous and
everything... I was thankful for your expert advice - surely it must have been your professional
background [in classical music reviewing] that enables you to hear the differences between
the individual instruments so clearly. I myself am still learning "how to listen", and let me say
that it was also impressive to be entering your "cave of Ali Baba". A great selection to chose from!
[Later comment:] The violin is improving steadily from day to day, spurring me to play
more and more, even if my abilities are limited. Practice makes perfect, doesn't it. ;=)René G.*, Metz* (08/27/09 + 09/06/09 (Update), on the "Ji Brothers Amati")
"My teacher didn't even want to let go of my violin!"
Matthias W.*, Hannover (08/31/08, on the "Ji Brothers Del Gesù Cannone")
"I've been playing the violin I purchased at your place for ten months now,
and I would like to tell you that the sound has improved tremendously!
The g- and e-strings in particular now have fantastic sound, and the playing
gets easier and easier. Double stops I can play more easily than ever before,
and the sound is developing nicely during the playing. The only thing that I regret
is that I didn't find a high quality violin like this one decades earlier.
The two bows also play very nicely."
***
"I've been playing my violin so often lately that I hardly find the time for anything else.
I can only confirm that Pirastro's slogan I am so happy, I can't stop playing is true.
This violin is exactly the kind I've been trying to find for many, many years.
Not only is the sound very sonorous and powerful, but it's so easy to play, the
response is terrific. And the bow is wonderful, too."
***
"I've now been playing the violin I purchased at your shop for a longer time, and I would like to
tell you that is getting better and better steadily, the sound more and more powerful. The bow
is terrifc, too, and I cannot even imagine being without this violin and bow ever again."
***
"Last night I was approached by onler violinist in the orchestra who congratulated me and said
that I was playing the best violin in the entire orchestra, and he enquired some details about the instrument.
This violinist is a professional and in his younger years he played in the orchestra of the Shah of Persia,
he knows a lot about instrumentes. His comment made me very happy."
Gisela S.*, Hagen (04/09/08, 06/24/08, 01/17/09 & 06/27/09 on the "Ji Brothers Del Gesù The King")
"The Ji violin arrived on Friday. I am completely thrilled.
Katherine has had her first lesson since then, and her techer says that the girl
seems to feeling very comfortable playing this instrument. I think the sound of
the Ji Brothers Stradivari copy is simply terrific. It is evenly balanced across the GDAE range.
I am so happy that I found your master-crafted violins on the web - and simply by accident,
Great violin sound for a great price. And I also like to thank you for your expert and patient
advice - what more could anyone ask for? Several players in my own orchestra where I'm playing
your Ji Brothers Cannone copy asked me about your shop. The concertmaster of likes my Cannone
very much ("great potential" he said). My daughter's teacher has also congratulated me on my
instrument and compared it to a more expensive new master violin by *****, saying that the Ji is better.
Naturally, I agree with her completely. Bottom line: I am completely satisfied, and your approach is totally convincing."
Michael T.*, Tegernheim (01/17 - 02/24/08, on the "Ji Brothers Stradivari & Del Gesù Cannone" models)
"The Ji Brothers Cannone violin arrived with the case I ordered, both in perfect condition.
Although I've been playing the new violin only for a short time I can already confirm that
I am completely enthused by the sound. Yesterday I recorded my own lesson so I could sit back
and enjoy the sound as a listener, too. This "experiment" has lead me to that the conclusion that
my Cannone sounds very much like Sarah Chang's violin. I am really looking forward to
enjoying this instrument in its full glory once the break-in period is completed. I am happy
and satisfied with every penny I invested in my new violin. My congrats to the maker: A superb violin!
I also want to thank you for the flawless shipping and handling procedure and your expert guidance.
I will heartily recommend your shop to other players."
Tim S.*, Falkenberg (11/10/07, on the "Ji Brothers Del Gesù "Cannone")
"We received the violin last week. Thank you very much for a terrific instrument."
Bernd M.*, Bruck/Austria (05/07/07, on the "Ji Brothers Stradivari Copy")
"Thank you very much for the beautiful violin which arrived here on Friday in perfect condition.
Rest assured - this violin is a keeper! --- "Now that I've been playing the instrument
for quite some time I can happily report that the sound is evolving constantly."
Erik H.*, Frankfurt/former HR Radio Symphony violinist (11/06/06 und 11/18/06, on the "Ji Brothers Cannone")
For more than two and a half decades, the Ji Brothers Workshop has been making high-quality string instruments
in a perfectly imitated Italian style on demand for European luthiers - the latter selling those instruments as their
own. Only at our shop you can purchase the violins from this distinguished workshop under their own label,
and at a very reasonable price!
For their fine instruments, the Ji Brothers select only the highest-grade tonewood, seasoned naturally for
decades (the spruce tops for their violins e.g. consist of 80+ years aged maple bought from struck-down
buildings - no commercial tone wood could ever be economically seasoned for that long) - this is an aspect
of their craftsmanship the company is paying particular attention to, because well-seasoned wood guarantees
long-term stability of sound. Also, the company's method of varnishing and antiquing is unique, as
you can see from the pictures below. The choice of wood and the special manufacturing produce
a sound that many players in our shop have simply described as "authentically Italian".
The Ji Brothers violins represent the finest craftsmanship - care and individuality in perfect mix.
All aspects of the making and varnishing down to the professional set-up (completed in the US by the oldest
of the Ji Brothers) are up with the best of European violin making traditions, but of course unlike
their European counterparts, their violins are both excellent AND affordable.
In short: They are the perfect violins for you to improve your playing, if you're a hobby player or
ambitious student - and for the seasoned professional to use as a concert instrument.
You can now purchase a professional level violin at a price unheard of in Europe (or America).
Naturally there's no comparing the superb price/performance ratio of the Ji Brothers violins
with the authentic antique instruments you can buy for enormous amounts from luthiers, or
at auctions. And some of those aren't nowhere near as good as our expertly made new ones.
The only vintage instruments you can buy "on the cheap" are just that: cheap.
The sound of the Ji Brothers violins is sonorous and powerful, direct and "warm",
with an especially sweet tone on the e-string. They can be used in orchestras, some even as
instruments for soloists. But they can just easily and comfortably be played by advancing students
and experienced amateur musicians.
We have sold some of these wonderful yet affordable instruments to professional players, and shown to many
seasoned pros outside of our shop. They all epxressed satisfaction and even enthuasiasm for these violins.
Many an old pro (some from leading German orchestras) told us how much he or she would have wished
for such a high-level violin "when we were young"!
A fantastic offer for just over €2,000 - violins made by master makers, guaranteed to get even better with time.
No local luthier will be able to make you a comparable offer.
A professional violin for just two thousand bucks - it's unheard of.
You shouldn't hestitate and get your Ji Brothers violin today - with a price/performance ratio no other shop can match!
All instruments can of course be test-played at our shop in Offenbach. We're looking forward to your call and/or email!
Give us a call: +49 -(0)69- 75089737 (Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m. CET Berlin)
Or inquire via email: >>> the.violinproject@yahoo.de <<<
* available individual master-crafted violins by the Ji Brothers (2008-2011)*
Please note: When you play the sound samples, don't use the QuickTime player embedded in many browsers. Routinely,
this software delivers the worst audio performance imaginable. Better right-click on the link, download the sound file
and play it with Windows Media Player or VLC - or better yet, play them through your quality home stereo !!!
Also, please be aware that the colour temperature and level of brightness of the individual images on this page
can vary wildly due to different LCD/LED panels, graphics interfaces or even browsers. If you are unsure about the
exact colour or brightness of varnish of the instrument you require, please feel free to >>> contact us! <<<No.1
*** sold ***
additional images 
Sound sample (right-click to download)
No.2
Price: € 2,100,- (instrument-only, plus shipping & handling)
Copy of Guarneri Del Gesù 1743 "Cannone"
intense orange brown oil varnish
elegantly flamed one-piece back, moderately antiqued
warm, but not dark sound, compact and nicely balanced
additional images 
Sound sample (right-click to download)
No.3
Price: € 2,100,- (instrument-only, plus shipping & handling)
Copy of Antonio Stradivari 1715 "The Cremonese"
impressive burnt sienna oil varnish, superbly flamed two-piece back,
violin back strongly shaded, very moderately antiqued
warm, expressive but compact and well-balanced sound,
sweet and brilliant e-string
additional images
Sound sample (right-click to download)
No.4 
Price: € 2,100,- (instrument-only, plus shipping & handling)
Copy of Guarneri Del Gesù 1742 "Lord Wilton"
impressive, shaded burnt sienna to yellowish oil varnish,
powerfully flamed two-.piece back, characterfully antiqued
dynamic, direct and colorful sound, sweet e-stringadditional images 
Sound sample (right-click to download)No.5
"Die Violine ist gut angekommen. Alles zur Zufriedenheit!"
Nils M.*, Berlin (04/02/2011, über Violine Ji Brothers Nicoló Amati Kopie)
Price: € 2,100,- (instrument-only, plus shipping & handling)
Copy of Guarneri Del Gesù 1733 violin
Please note: This is a slightly smaller-sized model, not unlike a 7/8 violin
Should be ideal for player with small hands!
lightly shaded yellowish-brown varnish, mild antiquing,
narrowly, evenly structured spruce top - beautifully "tiger-flamed" back
very powerful (considering its size!), dark(er)-colored sound with a brilliant e-stringadditional images 
Sound sample (right-click to download)
>>> Dynamic spectrum <<<No.6 ***new*** 
Price: € 2,200,- (instrument-only, plus shipping & handling)
Copy of Nicoló Amati Violin
mildly shaded reddish-brown varnish, mild antiquing,
narrowly, evenly structured spruce top - beautifully "tiger-flamed" back
beautiful, sweet, lyrical tone with "singing" e-string, ideal for Baroque musicweitere Photos 
Sound sample (right-click to download)No.7 ***new*** 
*** sold ***weitere Photos 
Sound sample (right-click to download)No.8 ***new*** 
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No.9 ***new*** 
Price: € 2,200,- (instrument-only, plus shipping & handling)
Copy of Guarneri Del Gesù 1737 "King Joseph" model
shaded orange-brown varnish, no(!) antiquing,
narrowly, evenly structured spruce top - strongly flamed two-piece back
full, sonorous tone with sweet e-string and dark, powerful g-stringweitere Photos 
Sound sample (right-click to download)
No.10 ***new*** 
Price: € 2,200,- (instrument-only, plus shipping & handling)
Copy of Guarneri Del Gesù "Lord Wilton" model
shaded siena-brown varnish, medium antiquing,
narrowly, evenly structured spruce top - beautifully flamed one-piece back
powerful, evenly balanced tone across the entire tonal spectrumweitere Photos 
Sound sample (right-click to download)
No.11 ***new*** 
Price: € 2,200,- (instrument-only, plus shipping & handling)
Copy of Antonio Stradivari 1716 model
mildly shaded honey-colored varnish, mild antiquing,
narrowly, evenly structured spruce top - strongly flamed two-piece back
lyrical, brilliant tone with good balance - "Strad sound"weitere Photos 
Sound sample (right-click to download)
* new * Ji Brothers Master Violas
(Stradivari and Tertis/Richardson models on offer)
In view of the consistent success of our Ji Brothers master violins we have decided
to also carry a small selection of the same makers' violas from now on.
Please note that the number of instruments on offer is severly limited.No.1 ***new*** 
Price: € 2,400,- (instrument-only, plus shipping & handling)
Viola after Antonio Stradivari
Size: 16" (40.6 cm) - Strings: D'Addario Helicore
shaded, orange-brown varnish, characterful antiquing,
strongly, evenly textured spruce top, beautifully flamed one-piece back,
boxwood parts, top made of 80+ years seasoned maple
dynamic, lyrical sound, with proper balance and powerweitere Photos 
No.2 ***new*** 
Price: € 2,400,- (instrument-only, plus shipping & handling)
Viola after Tertis/Richardson
Size: 15.5" (39.3 cm) - Strings: D'Addario Helicore
shaded, orange-brown varnish, medium antiquing,
narrowly, evenly textured spruce top, beautifully flamed two-piece back,
boxwood parts, top made of 80+ years seasoned maple
powerful sound (especially considering the size), good balance, warm tone-color
Please note that this "special" viola model is based on a concept
developed by former viola virtuoso Lionel Tertis (1876-1975), who - after the
end of his solo career - designed an instrument that is supposed to
offer the player maximum tonal power at the required size.
Its shape is inspired by the viola da gambas of the Baroque era.weitere Photos 
No.3 ***new*** 
Price: € 2,400,- (instrument-only, plus shipping & handling)
Viola after Tertis/Richardson
Size: 16.5" (42.0 cm) - Strings: D'Addario Helicore
shaded, orange-brown varnish, medium antiquing,
narrowly, evenly textured spruce top, beautifully flamed two-piece back,
boxwood parts, top made of 80+ years seasoned maple
very powerful, deep and resonant sound, good balance, warm tone-colorweitere Photos 
*sold* master instruments by Ji Brothers (selection)
Ji Brothers Workshop - Master-Crafted Violins
Apart from the Ji Brothers themselves, there is a number of other experienced
violin makers in their workshop who also craft high-quality instruments
on their own. These excellent makers are using fine materials very
close to the quality of those the Jis request for themselves: Old, selected
spruce tops recovered from torn-down buildings (aged 50 years and more) and
well-seasoned (12+ years), beautifully flamed maple for backs, ribs & necks.
Fine wood & careful, masterly "single maker" craftsmanship result in violins very
similar in style and quality to the Ji Master Violins - with an even(!) nicer price-tag.
The fact that Ji Sr. sets them up himself in his smaller, Los Angeles-based workshop
is merely the icing on the cake. The price/performance ratio is just unbelievable.
We thus recommend these beautifully made violins for senior students,
very experienced hobby players and as second instruments for professional players.No.1 
Price: € 1,200,- (instrument-only, plus shipping & handling)
Copy of Guarneri Del Gesù violin
This is a hand-picked violin made by one of Master Ji's senior students
yellowish brown oil varnish, very mild antiquing,
exquisitely flamed one-piece back
brilliant, very bright sound with good balance - closer to Strad in style
ideal for ambitious, advancing students!additional images 
Sound sample (right-click to download)No.2 ***new*** 
Price: € 1,300,- (instrument-only, plus shipping & handling)
Copy of Guarneri Del Gesù 1733 model
French-style reddish-brown varnish, mild antiquing,
narrowly textured 50+ years-old spruce top,
beautifully flamed maple back & ribs
singing, lyrical tone, focused and well-balancedweitere Photos 
Sound sample (right-click to download)No.3 ***new*** 
Price: € 1,300,- (instrument-only, plus shipping & handling)
Copy of Antonio Stradivari 1716 model
Italian-style, shaded yellowish-brown varnish, medium antiquing,
narrowly and strongly textured 50+ years-old spruce top,
beautifully flamed maple back & ribs
open, brilliant, focused tone with sweet e-string and good tonal balanceweitere Photos 
Sound sample (right-click to download)No.4 ***new*** 
*** sold ***weitere Photos 
Sound sample (right-click to download)No.5 ***new*** 
*** sold ***
Sound sample (right-click to download)You can also buy a fine violin bow and
case from our shop to complete your "master outfit"
But even if you don't need to buy a new case, you will receive a simple violin-shaped foam-shell case
for free(!) with your Bai instrument. We won't let your precious new violin get hurt. ;=)for the violin project
>>> Fred Günther <<<
Frankfurt Municipal Opera Orchestra
*** artistic advisor to the violin project ***
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