Douglas Cox trained at the famed State Vocational School for Violin Making in Mittenwald, Germany. He returned to the United States to serve as the head of the repair department and chief restorer for J. Bradley Taylor, Inc. for a decade. Since 1981, Cox has devoted himself to producing high-quality violins and violas in his Brattleboro, Vermont workshop.

Cox’s background in historical instruments shaped his personal style, which combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary ingenuity. A lifelong learner, he is particularly interested in studying unusual violins. Cox creates modern masterpieces as well as meticulous reproductions of the work of Baroque masters such as Stradivari and Guarneri. Throughout his long career, he has made over 1,000 instruments. Cox’s artistry has been recognized by the Violin Society of America, and his violins and violas grace concert stages around the world.

This ⅞ violin is based on a model by the Cremonese master Guarneri del Gesù. This model was specifically chosen because it has a rich, powerful sound, especially for a more compact instrument. It is a professional quality instrument designed for petite artists.

• Year Made – 2007 Brattleboro, VT
• Labeled – Douglas Cox
• Length of Back – 345mm 
• Condition – Excellent