American 4/4 1940 Michael Gozzo Violin

This very attractive violin for sale was made by an Italian man who had moved to the United States when he made this instrument.  Michael Gozzo handmade this violin mid-career in 1940 in Los Angeles.  Gozzo was very exacting and thoughtful in his craft, and his instruments are highly reputed.  This particular Gozzo Violin is in very good condition; it has only a varnish blemish on the lower right and a small repaired top crack under the chin rest.  The varnish is a lovely red-brown, and the maple back is lovely with a good flame and tight curl.  This Gozzo’s tone is warm and inviting with many ringing overtones.