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As many of you know, Antonio Stradivari has made over a thousand instruments. However, I found this one very interesting.
The Charnot Chardon is a violin built in 1718. It has been owned by Timothy Baker and Joshua Bell, and is currently loaned to Simone Lamsma.
What's so curious about it is it's format - instead of the standard violin shape, the instrument is shaped like a baroque guitar. And, of course, the sound is really good - it's a Stradivarius afterall.
Here's a video performance of Simone Lamsma playing it:
I personally think the instrument looks and sounds great. I'd love to own a replica, if there even is such a thing. I've seen Carbon Fiber instruments before that don't have the Cs, but it'd look great on wood. 
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Isn't that so very very cool. Thanks. IT is utterly Gorgeous.
I love it.
Off topic, (sort of) I watched a PBS Special with Joshua Bell. He was mentoring a group of kids to play in NYC. IT was a chance of a life time for these kids. I became a bigger fan of J. Bell. I love his passion when he plays.
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Aloha @augustoad,
Thanks for sharing the video. I've seen violins shaped like that on eBay. Actually, eBay has a few different "baroque" designs. For something completely ostentatious, have you seen the Norwegian design? I've attached a picture of it.
On the playing, wow, just wow! She is amazing. i especially like the shot from behind showing her left hand while it was just dancing on the fingerboard. I need to get my thumb to do as hers does. Mine rides up a bit more. I love the passion she shows while playing. What an amazing piece and just as amazing performance Thank you again for posting that.
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I was completely unaware of that design. Thanks. Great video too.
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Isn't that so very very cool. Thanks. IT is utterly Gorgeous.I love it.
Off topic, (sort of) I watched a PBS Special with Joshua Bell. He was mentoring a group of kids to play in NYC. IT was a chance of a life time for these kids. I became a bigger fan of J. Bell. I love his passion when he plays.
This sounds interesting! I'll take a look during next weeked, if I have time.
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Aloha @augustoad,Thanks for sharing the video. I've seen violins shaped like that on eBay. Actually, eBay has a few different "baroque" designs. For something completely ostentatious, have you seen the Norwegian design? I've attached a picture of it.
On the playing, wow, just wow! She is amazing. i especially like the shot from behind showing her left hand while it was just dancing on the fingerboard. I need to get my thumb to do as hers does. Mine rides up a bit more. I love the passion she shows while playing. What an amazing piece and just as amazing performance Thank you again for posting that.
Hey iBud, that's actually what they call a Hardingfele or Hardanger Fiddle! It has the normal 4 strings plus 4 or 5 strings that you don't play - rather, their only purpose is to resonate while you are playing. It sounds very haunting, take a look:
And yes, I wish I would play as well as she does. But hey, I still have a long road, I've only been playing for two years. xD
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I was completely unaware of that design. Thanks. Great video too.
You're welcome! always nice to have someone to share this as well. 
Skype: augustoad Email: augustoaguieiras@hotmail.com Phone number/whatsapp: +55 42 9861-4084. I'd be happy to talk anything fiddle-related to anyone! :)
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Aloha @augustoad,
That is a very interesting sounding instrument indeed. I found another video, of <a href="
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