Original violin designs are today known as "baroque" violins. Although much the same as modern violins, there are some significant differences. The neck is set in the same plane as the body, not angled back. The fingerboard has a wedge shape to accommodate the bridge height and is slightly shorter. The bridge itself is somewhat flatter, with authentic gut strings, and often tuned to A=415. Further, the angle of the strings over the bridge is shallower, giving the baroque violin a sweeter tone, but with slightly less projection. In some ways, a baroque violin is better suited for many styles of fiddle music; its flatter bridge facilitates double stops and open string drones, and its sweeter tone suits many older fiddle styles. The Mahr baroque violin is made in the traditional style, with lightly flamed maple back and sides, spruce top, "imitation old" spirit varnish, and ebony fittings. $2,350.00
