SCOTT'S VIOLIN

Scott Shu-kun Cao is listed among the best-known contemporary violin makers in the world. His instruments are currently in the hands of soloists, famous professional players and collectors. For their tonal quality, Scott's instruments are renowned. Among makers, Scott's violins are said to not only project a beautiful sound but are also aesthetically superior.


The following list represents players who have played in concert or currently own an instrument made by Scott Cao:
Nigel Kennedy Soloist
Mark Volker Acting concert master of San Francisco Symphony
Bin Hwang Winner of the "Paganini" Violin competition
Gideo Grau Conductor of the Palo Alto Philharmonic
Former conert master of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Sheng Ko-Shu Concert Master of Taipei Symphony Orchestra
Byung Wookim Former concert master of San Jose Symphony Orchestra
Tim Barnes Principal violist with the Palm Beach Opera Orchestra
Nick Dargahi Cellist with the San Jose Symphony Orchestra
Johannsen Wei Violinist with the Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra
For over ten years, Scott Cao has been copying famous violin models. Due to his vast experience, Scott Cao can individually tailor make instruments for any player's tonal requirements. He can vary one particular violin model to meet your preference of tone. For example, if you need a darker powerful tone, Scott can make a "Cannon" del Gesu Guarneri or a "Soil" Strad copy. If you prefer a sweet, clear and open tone, Scott can make a "Kreisler" del Gesu Guarneri or a "David Oistrakh" Strad.

Scott Cao can make exact copy of almost all the greatest violins played by the most famous players. After years of experimentation, the following list of models are highly recommended by Scott:


VIOLIN
The "Cremonese" Strad of 1715, used by Joseph Joachim
The "Soil" Strad of 1715, used by Itzhak Perlman
Copy of Strad
The "Kochanski" Guarneri del Gesu of 1741, used by Aaron Rosand
The "David Guarneri del Gesu" of 1740, used by Jascha Heifetz
The "Ysaye" Guarneri del Gesu of 1740, used by Isaac Stern
The "Le Duc" Guarneri del Gesu of 1743, used by Henry Szeryng
Copy of Guarneri
The "Conde de Fontana" Strad of 1702", used by David Oistrakh
The "Emiliani" Strad of 1743, used by Anne-Sophie Mutter
The "Paganini" Guarneri del Gesu of 1742, used by Nicolas Paganini
Copy of "Paganini" Guarneri 1 2
The "Kreisler" Guarneri of 1733 used by Fritz Kreisler
Copy of "Kreisler" Guarneri
The "Plowden" Guarneri of 1735


VIOLA
The Gasparo da Salo 15 1/2" 1 2 3
The "Gibson" Strad 16"
The "Archinto" Strad 16 1/2"
The G.B. Guadanini 15"
The G.P. Maggini 16 1/4"


CELLO
The Antonio Stradivari of 1726
The G.P. Maggini of 1610
"Ginseppe" Guarneri del Gesu of 1731
Francesco Rugeri of 1695
Matteo Goffailler of 1725
Domenico Montagnana of 1739
If the style of instrument you prefer is not listed above, call us and we'll work with you. Instruments copied by master maker Scott Cao will be priced higher than those made my his shop staff. Scott Cao is confident that you will be satisfied with the tonal qualities of his instruments. Once you purchase one of his instruments and for some reason are not happy with the tone, Scott is willing to do one of the following:
1. You may exchange the instrument by having another one made for you.
2. You may consign the instrument and have Scott sell it for you.
3. You may apply the value of your instrument toward the purchase of an instrument from Scott's European collection.


Standard Model
Instruments made of first-class Italian spruce and Bosnian maple, varnished with either a "straight" or "antique copy" varnish.


Superior Model
Using specially selected and treated wood older than 25 years, the instruments will sound like 50~100 years old.